[SH-Discuss] Synhak implosion.
After watching all of this since November, I have come to the only logical conclusion. The only successful thing I have actually seen hacked has been each other. Look where it has got you. Personally, I have nothing against any of you, it's the behavior of a few that is appalling and UN-excellent. Those of you who do have my contact info, please stay in touch. To those of you who don't have my contact info, I bid a due. P.S. Don't push that self destruct button.oops, too late. Unsubscribing from the email list. Martin ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] An excellent example of poison and their effects.
Having observed Synhak over the past 6 months, I too have witnessed the infectious nature and spread of the poison which now spills out all Synhak's pores. It is toxic, and palpable as soon as you cross the threshold. It matters not what the cause was or why it still thrives. The real issue from this point forward is, can the space/body survive? I believe there needs to be an impartial knife applied liberally to cut out the non-viable tissue. No consensus, no vote, no appeal. Re-application for future membership, possible. Will this hurt the cash flow from dues? Yes! But what does that matter if the space is dead? This needs to be done quickly and the surgeon given unquestioned latitude. Impossible? Not really. Difficult? Certainly! Will it happen? I truly doubt it, but without it, death is just a heartbeat away. Metaphor Martin, Take Care & Have fun Always. Martin Pinkston RN ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] Dialysis machines.
Just an FYI & in conjunction with Torri's request. I will be removing the two dialysis machines from the space this coming week. Until then and as per the instructions written on the side, you may remove any component from inside the machine and monitor housing, but the aluminum frame, slide out trays and aluminum skins are "do not hack" . And Devin, I did not get a response from my text so I figured I would repost it here. I will also be picking up the aluminum cart that the milling head parts have been setting since the move. So please, if you haven't already done so, clear off the cart and if its in the way please put it back by the dialysis machines. Thank you. Take Care & Have fun Always. Martin Pinkston RN ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] What a rip off & a solution.
Yesterday, I decided to order a second Raspberry Pi. So I do to Element14's web site and click on the 'buy now' button. So a window pops up and asks you if this is for personal or business use. (What business is that of yours???) So, I answer the question, noting that all personal use RPi's orders are handled through their sister company MCM. Then I go through the ordering process for a pi without the SD card and my least expensive option for shipping is $10.49. (What the..???...One third the cost for shipping???) I call the 1-888 number and talk to a customer 'service' person. Her best answer was "I'm sorry sir." So, I cancelled my order and went back to Element14 and answered that 'personal or business' question with 'business'. Finished the order process and shipping was $5.and some change plus $3 tax, for a grand total of $42 and change. What a crock of bull...'personal or business'?... And the reason I say that is because in December '13' when I ordered my first pi, there was no such silliness. Again, I say 'What a crock...' So, even though I am not a member, might I make a proposal that maybe another member can officially propose. I propose that Synhak take a poll to see who may be wanting a RPi. And if you want a RPi, you must have (a proposed percentage of the cost = X) turned in by (a date). Synhak will then take that money and offset the balance using some grant money to order that number of RPi's (and maybe a few extra to stock) When the RPi's come in, those who requested and paid a deposit on one can pay the balance plus the equally divided shipping cost and get their pi. End of proposal. When I was going through nursing school, I had an instructor who always said, " If you come to me with a gripe, you better have an idea for a solution." And that has always stuck with me. In other words, "Don't just whine about it, fix it." Sent from my RPi. -- Take Care and Have Fun Always. Martin ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] wifi gui for RPi
Does anyone know of a decent wifi gui for the RPi ? I am having trouble with Alpha antenna and RPi playing nice together. I am not looking for some obscure, unheard of gui with no documentation. I already have that with this Wheezy distro. I realize that most of my problems are probably my fault. But I really need something I can put on RPi and customize. Martin ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] Robotics club meet question
Hey, What time does the robotics club meeting start tomorrow ? Please reply to my email. martinpinks...@gmail.com Thanks. Take Care & Have fun Always. Martin Pinkston RN ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [SH-Discuss] Wild "Rover"
I think it was suppose to be a play on words regarding my "Rover". That 3 wheeled R/C trike I brought to the meeting. Take Care & Have fun Always. Martin Pinkston RN ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] Micro Quad
Hey, check out the Estes Proto X, quad. I just got mine and it Is really a sweet performer. It just can't go inverted out of the box, but I have been told it can be mod to do so. -- Take Care and Have Fun Always. Martin ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [SH-Discuss] Equipment to donate
Hello Carol, If you wish, I can probably come over an evening or two and help you clear out the garage. I have a pick up and am usually free in the evenings. Feel free to give me call, 330-389-1091 Take Care & Have fun Always. Martin Pinkston RN On Mar 3, 2014, at 10:56, "Carol Saniuk" wrote: > I have inherited a garage full of tools, handyman items, old electrical > items, screws, wood etc. I don’t want to throw it out…can you find people who > might need these items? > Carol Saniuk ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [SH-Discuss] something for summer
For those requesting more about the "locomotive" hobby. My train club is "The Lake Shore Live Steamers". Www.lakeshorelivesteamers.com I am in the process of building my 3rd, 1/8" scale, 7.5" gauge, live steam locomotive. It's a Heisler logging engine and about 90% completed. I also have 3 electric locomotives. The steamers had actual printed plans, the electrics were my designs, but all were scratch built. Take Care & Have fun Always. Martin Pinkston RN ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] Something for summer.
After I got home from the meeting last night, I got to thinking about a couple of things. The one being that once winter ends and decent weather start, I will be spending more time out at the train track. Because we hold public runs every other Sunday. A public run is where we give the public free rides on the trains. Some days we have 700 to 800 people come ride with us. It is open to any one who shows up and you all are welcome to come and see us. So, along those lines, I keep thinking about some of the cool things that could be done with a RPi or Arduino or BB in conjunction with this hobby. For instance, just a simple set up to graphically represent a locomotives location on the track on a laptop and then post that info on a webpage. >From there, the imagination could run wild, like controlling signal blocks and switches, and the nice thing is that once the bugs were worked out, an actual product could be packaged and easily marketed on the web or our hobby publications. Again, this is just a thought. I don't believe there is a huge demand for any such products, but when has that ever stopped pharmaceutical companies. They are always coming out with a pill and then generating the demand for it by marketing. Latest example, testostrone replacement theropies. Besides, I think it would be a great learning experience in programming and might make a decent project for teaching programming. Again, just a thought. Take Care and Have Fun Always. Martin ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] Router compat.
I am looking to get TW cable service. On their website they list comparable modems and routers. I am going for the $15. per month package. I keep trying to find a compatible unit at office max or staples, but can't seem to locate one. What I'm seeing seems to far surpass twc's requirements. The other requirement is that I will want to have the RPi sending video from it perched on my R/C lawn mower back to my laptop. My yard is 100' x 200' with the house in the middle. And I'm not wanting to spend $200 on a modem/ router. Thanks in advance. Martin Pinkston ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] Little blue tote
Hello group, Three weekends ago while helping with the move I had brought a little blue tote which had my 4 lime green ratchet straps in it. During one of the unloads at the new space, someone accidentally unloaded my tote with one of my straps in it. I did not notice it until the next morning. Devon and I have searched old and new space a few times during the move last weekend, but have yet to find it. So, if any one recalls where they my have put the tote, please put it back by the dialysis machine. The tote"s description: blue, about a foot square and 8 inches deep. Interlocking, barn door type lid. Very sturdy. May still have the lime green ratchet strap in it. Thanks. Martin Pinkston ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] Foot traffic
I don't know if anyone has really taken serious notice of the local foot traffic at Summit yet or not. However, it generally appears to be homeless individuals walking a "daily circuit" until the shelters open in the evening. Not all homeless are violent; however, I have yet to see any unscrupulous person carrying a sign, warning of the potential for danger. That being said, be aware of your surroundings at all times inside and outside the building. A safe assumption would be everyone of them carries at least a box cutter for self defense. Just my $.02 Take Care & Have fun Always. Martin Pinkston RN ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] future possibilities
Sunday when we were moving, I dropped off an old dialysis machine for hacking. There is another one at my house waiting for me to get loaded onto the truck and drop this one off as well. In order to allow these into the hacking space, I have agreed to disable them from ever being used as a dialysis machine again. This is due to some liability issues with the company I work for. I may have two more machines available in the near future. It just depends. However, there are a couple of things I would like to do with some of the parts I have removed. Each machine has 3 small stepper motors, just like the ones on the 3-D printer. Each printer takes 4. The machines also have 4 out runner motors which are the size that 600 size RC helicopters are using. The first thing I would like to do is make a 3-D printer. The second thing I would like to do is make a quad copter with the out runner motors. I am curious if any one else might be interested in also building a 3-D printer as maybe a group project; meaning, each person in the group is actually building a 3-D printer. So if there are 4 of us in this group, there will be four 3-D printer completed and running at the end of the project. And the same would be true of the Quad copter project group. Is there any interest in something like this??? -- Take Care and Have Fun Always. Martin ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] Monday times
Hey, If anyone is going to be at either space today, please let me know. I was so tired Sunday evening, I left my ratchet straps at the new space and my cart at the old space. I am off today, so when ever is good for me. Thanks. martinpinks...@gmail.com Take Care & Have fun Always. Martin Pinkston RN ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] Hours today
I should be able to bring a dead dialysis machine to the space late this afternoon/ evening. I just wanted to make sure someone was going to be there to help with the unload. It only weighs about 100 lbs. But it's filled with all kinds of electronic goodies. Take Care & Have fun Always. Martin Pinkston RN ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [SH-Discuss] Herd Immunity
Great suggestion Torri. The other option is to have enough respect for your fellow human to STAY HOME if you have any symptoms. If another family member has the flu, DON'T show up at the space until everyone has recovered. If someone shows up at the space and has symptoms, tell them to go home. Don't have a "herd" mentality about this. This flu can and HAS killed this year already. You wouldn't go to work with the flu, don't come to the space, please.!!! Take Care & Have fun Always. Martin Pinkston RN ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] Thermostat program.
Why not just tie in the thermostat to the kiosk. When open. The temp comes up, when closed, it goes down to minimum. Take Care & Have fun Always. Martin Pinkston RN ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [SH-Discuss] looking for a relay
This relay is for a 24v 350watt motor that I need to be able to go CW then sometimes CCW. Take Care & Have fun Always. Martin Pinkston RN On Dec 30, 2013, at 23:25, Justin Herman wrote: > how about this? > > http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?qs=X41HXGMJECoCzZVNGwqgsg%3D%3D > > BTW what is this for? > > > > On Mon, Dec 30, 2013 at 11:09 PM, Chris Egeland > wrote: >> You might want to try checking for it on Octopart. If you can find a part >> number for it, punch that into Octopart and see what comes up. Not local, >> but it should find you a source. >> >> Chris >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Dec 30, 2013, at 19:14, Martin Pinkston wrote: >> >>> Yea, philcap was my first call. >>> No go. >>> But thx for the suggestion . >>> >>> Take Care & Have fun Always. >>> Martin Pinkston RN >>> >>> On Dec 29, 2013, at 19:06, Justin Herman wrote: >>> >>>> Have you tried Philcap electronics ? >>>> >>>> On Dec 29, 2013 4:10 PM, "Martin Pinkston" >>>> wrote: >>>>> Hello list, >>>>> I am looking for a local source for a power relay. Panel mount, DPDT, >>>>> 25-30amp 24volt dc. Usually the usage voltage is around 300v. >>>>> Right now I only need one or two, but maybe in a year or so, will need >>>>> maybe up to a dozen. >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Take Care and Have Fun Always. >>>>> >>>>> Martin >>>>> >>>>> ___ >>>>> Discuss mailing list >>>>> Discuss@synhak.org >>>>> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >>> ___ >>> Discuss mailing list >>> Discuss@synhak.org >>> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >> >> ___ >> Discuss mailing list >> Discuss@synhak.org >> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss > ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [SH-Discuss] cast iron repair
Kent quick weld service could probably handle the welding but it would cost you some bucks. The other option might be taking a close look into a Loctite product. They have adhesives which when applied correctly, any failure will occur beyond the glued joint at the parent metal. And if you are able to install a few strategically located steel dowel pins, you may be able to minimize stress at the joint making a glued joint more practical. Take Care & Have fun Always. Martin Pinkston On Dec 30, 2013, at 13:10, "Philip P. Patnode" wrote: > Does anybody know how to repair broken cast iron? > > Can cast iron be welded? > > Can cast iron be repaired with an adhesive? > > Details = > > I recently acquired a broken Thunderbird 20-qt commercial dough maker/mixer. > It is a table top appliance that is used in a commercial bakery to make dough > or mix large batches of bread dough or cake/cookie/pie dough. > > > > The previous owner, a Certified Level 3 Moron, dropped the 225 lb unit off a > work table when he was trying to move it to another location by himself. > The top part of the mixer broke off. I cut the internal wiring to enable me > to move the unit in two large pieces to my storage unit in hopes of > eventually repairing the mixer. > > <01-cast_iron_repair_63(sm).jpg> <02-cast_iron_repair_64(sm).jpg> > > If anybody at SH can help me with this repair project, I will be happy to > fully reimburse them for all expendables used in the repair. I will also > thank the person who helps me with the repair with a full-course dinner, as a > token reward, at Macaroni Grill or Outback Steakhouse or House of Hunan. > > The repair project - cast iron repair and rewiring - will be done at SH as > one of my personal DIY projects. > > When repaired and functional again, I plan to donate the mixer to a local > non-profit organization that provides monthly meals to the needy families and > homeless people. > > In case you are wondering, the value of a similar, used, working mixer is > about $1250. A new one costs $1925 plus about $175 for freight shipping, a > total of $2100. > > Thanks in advance for any help available, whether just technical advice or > welding expertise or merely a suggestion. > > Philip ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [SH-Discuss] looking for a relay
Yea, philcap was my first call. No go. But thx for the suggestion . Take Care & Have fun Always. Martin Pinkston RN On Dec 29, 2013, at 19:06, Justin Herman wrote: > Have you tried Philcap electronics? > > On Dec 29, 2013 4:10 PM, "Martin Pinkston" wrote: >> Hello list, >> I am looking for a local source for a power relay. Panel mount, DPDT, >> 25-30amp 24volt dc. Usually the usage voltage is around 300v. >> Right now I only need one or two, but maybe in a year or so, will need maybe >> up to a dozen. >> Thanks, >> >> -- >> Take Care and Have Fun Always. >> >> Martin >> >> ___ >> Discuss mailing list >> Discuss@synhak.org >> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] looking for a relay
Hello list, I am looking for a local source for a power relay. Panel mount, DPDT, 25-30amp 24volt dc. Usually the usage voltage is around 300v. Right now I only need one or two, but maybe in a year or so, will need maybe up to a dozen. Thanks, -- Take Care and Have Fun Always. Martin ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] This Saturday's shop time.
The shop host scheduled for this Saturday's Synhak time is out of town and will not be able to attend. I am new and was wondering if the shop is going to be open anyway tomorrow? I would like to pay a visit and I have a couple of start up issues with my RPi that someone could maybe help with. Thanks, Martin -- Take Care and Have Fun Always. Martin ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[SH-Discuss] RPi help
Hello, Might there be someone in the Kent area willing to spend some time helping a newbie? I am trying to connect the USB wifi to the net. And the gpio config is stumping me. I have the RPi for dummies book and the getting started with programming in python book and have been working in both of them. Thanks in advance. Martin ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
