Chip with simple program for Toy

Jim Thompson · Dec 21, 2014

jfeng@my-deja.com · Dec 21, 2014

On Saturday, December 20, 2014 10:44:32 AM UTC-8, Jim Thompson wrote:

On Sat, 20 Dec 2014 18:00:50 +0000 (UTC), John Doe
always.look@message.header> wrote:

Regular troll...

Did I request your opinion?

...Jim Thompson

On Monday, October 20, 2014 9:02:47 AM UTC-7, Jim Thompson wrote:

"jfeng" is leftist rabble. Don't feed the troll.

...Jim Thompson

Says the trol who continutally posts off-topic politiics in an electronics forum. What hypocrisy!

RichD · Dec 23, 2014

On December 6, Jim Thompson wrote:

I suspect that solar, if you take away subsidies and tax credits, is a
big-time total loser.

Welcome to the New Economy:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/decision2012/al-gore-has-thrived-as-green-tech-investor/2012/10/10/1dfaa5b0-0b11-11e2-bd1a-b868e65d57eb_story.html

yep, Algore, entrepreneur, made his money the old
fashioned way -

--
Rich

jfeng@my-deja.com · Dec 23, 2014

On Tuesday, December 23, 2014 8:16:18 AM UTC-8, Jim Thompson wrote:

Didn't you know, the U.S. elected Obama because the U.S.
is racist.

...Jim Thompson
More off-topic political postings from our resident troll!

Dec 24, 2014

"Personally, I worship at the ATM machine. At least once per week, I
insert a wafer into the machine, mumble a silent prayer that my bank
balance is in the black,..."

Yeah, you're credit score is about 1200.

"...that the bank officials haven't absconded
with the banks assets quite yet, ..."

Oh that. "Insufficient funds", does that mean you or me ?

>"That's my idea of religion. "

Well you could pray for a bike, or you could steal one and pray for forgiveness.

Dec 24, 2014

>"Oh that. "Insufficient funds", does that mean you or me ? "

I don't mean as ME or YOU there, I mean as a bank customer and the bank.

It was a joke a few years back. I just didn't want any misconceptions.

JW · Dec 24, 2014

On Sun, 21 Dec 2014 08:59:09 -0800 (PST) "jfeng@my-deja.com"
<jfeng@my-deja.com> wrote in Message id:
<59d35500-7255-49e3-b3d3-397b7e61e4cd@googlegroups.com>:

On Saturday, December 20, 2014 10:44:32 AM UTC-8, Jim Thompson wrote:
On Sat, 20 Dec 2014 18:00:50 +0000 (UTC), John Doe
always.look@message.header> wrote:

Regular troll...

Did I request your opinion?

...Jim Thompson

On Monday, October 20, 2014 9:02:47 AM UTC-7, Jim Thompson wrote:
"jfeng" is leftist rabble. Don't feed the troll.

...Jim Thompson

Says the trol who continutally posts off-topic politiics in an electronics forum. What hypocrisy!

At least he can spell!

RichD · Dec 26, 2014

On December 23, Jim Thompson wrote:

OT: Atheist' Ten Commandments...
http://edition.cnn.com/2014/12/19/living/atheist-10-commandments/index.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmwAD7nHqaY

--
Rich

George Herold · Jan 5, 2015

On Sunday, January 4, 2015 7:39:16 PM UTC-5, ABLE1 wrote:

Hi all,

I have been working and playing with electronics of one kind or another for
a whole bunch of years, way beyond how high I can count with my fingers and
toes. Mostly with the use by general use, the install and setup devices and
components but rarely into actual design and layout.

I am now in need of something to make my life easier and need a bit of help
or direction from those in the know in this group.

What I have is an acquired flat screen TV with built in speakers that the
sound output is terrible to say the least. I have used the audio output
jack (1/8" stereo) and plugged into a set of amplified computer speakers.
The sound now is of better quality but I am at Max on the TV and Max on the
speakers and volume could be a bit more.

My challenge is failing ears of so many years of all those things that
contribute to hearing loss. I do have a pair of very expensive hearing aids
that will do the job but, when I am at my computer and watching TV I really
want to give my ears a break and not wear the plugs.

What I would like is some sort of "pre-amp" if that is the correct term to
place between the TV and the Speakers so that I can boost the sound maybe
another 30%. Something simple that could be powered by a 12vdc or 5vdc
source and a small pot to boost the gain that would just plug in. Or maybe
a small board that I could build up with RS parts before they stop selling
them. Or just maybe a hint of what terminology I should be looking for to
fill the need.

From my reading this group for some time I know someone is in here that can
point me in the right direction.

Sorry for the read. Thanks in advance.

Les

OK first I'm not an audio guy, nor do I know much about consumer
electronics. First are you sure you can get more volume from the PC speakers? (maybe they are at the limit.) (Do you have a 'scope?) But if not then an Audio amplifier is what you want. Lots of kits and such on the web. The Audio amp may be a bit over kill for what you want. (I know we bought a "sound bar" for our flat screen TV and that added ~$100 to the cost.) Re transformer. I'm guess this would be an audio transformer and not a 60/50 Hz power one.

George H.

ABLE1 · Jan 5, 2015

"George Herold" <gherold@teachspin.com> wrote in message
news:978a2f3a-9189-47d5-ba64-c50b17ff5e9a@googlegroups.com...
On Sunday, January 4, 2015 7:39:16 PM UTC-5, ABLE1 wrote:

Hi all,

I have been working and playing with electronics of one kind or another
for
a whole bunch of years, way beyond how high I can count with my fingers
and
toes. Mostly with the use by general use, the install and setup devices
and
components but rarely into actual design and layout.

I am now in need of something to make my life easier and need a bit of
help
or direction from those in the know in this group.

What I have is an acquired flat screen TV with built in speakers that the
sound output is terrible to say the least. I have used the audio output
jack (1/8" stereo) and plugged into a set of amplified computer speakers.
The sound now is of better quality but I am at Max on the TV and Max on
the
speakers and volume could be a bit more.

My challenge is failing ears of so many years of all those things that
contribute to hearing loss. I do have a pair of very expensive hearing
aids
that will do the job but, when I am at my computer and watching TV I
really
want to give my ears a break and not wear the plugs.

What I would like is some sort of "pre-amp" if that is the correct term to
place between the TV and the Speakers so that I can boost the sound maybe
another 30%. Something simple that could be powered by a 12vdc or 5vdc
source and a small pot to boost the gain that would just plug in. Or
maybe
a small board that I could build up with RS parts before they stop selling
them. Or just maybe a hint of what terminology I should be looking for to
fill the need.

From my reading this group for some time I know someone is in here that
can
point me in the right direction.

Sorry for the read. Thanks in advance.

Les

OK first I'm not an audio guy, nor do I know much about consumer
electronics. First are you sure you can get more volume from the PC
speakers? (maybe they are at the limit.) (Do you have a 'scope?) But if
not then an Audio amplifier is what you want. Lots of kits and such on the
web. The Audio amp may be a bit over kill for what you want. (I know we
bought a "sound bar" for our flat screen TV and that added ~$100 to the
cost.) Re transformer. I'm guess this would be an audio transformer and
not a 60/50 Hz power one.

George H.

George, I am not a sound guy either, that is my short fall. No, don't have
a scope. I am waiting on a response from RP about using a 70V transformer
from a old speaker. That seems to be the most sensible.

Thanks for the response.

Have a good day.

Les

Rheilly Phoull · Jan 6, 2015

On 06/01/15 12:55 AM, ABLE1 wrote:

"George Herold" <gherold@teachspin.com> wrote in message
news:978a2f3a-9189-47d5-ba64-c50b17ff5e9a@googlegroups.com...
On Sunday, January 4, 2015 7:39:16 PM UTC-5, ABLE1 wrote:
Hi all,

I have been working and playing with electronics of one kind or another
for
a whole bunch of years, way beyond how high I can count with my fingers
and
toes. Mostly with the use by general use, the install and setup devices
and
components but rarely into actual design and layout.

I am now in need of something to make my life easier and need a bit of
help
or direction from those in the know in this group.

What I have is an acquired flat screen TV with built in speakers that the
sound output is terrible to say the least. I have used the audio output
jack (1/8" stereo) and plugged into a set of amplified computer speakers.
The sound now is of better quality but I am at Max on the TV and Max on
the
speakers and volume could be a bit more.

My challenge is failing ears of so many years of all those things that
contribute to hearing loss. I do have a pair of very expensive hearing
aids
that will do the job but, when I am at my computer and watching TV I
really
want to give my ears a break and not wear the plugs.

What I would like is some sort of "pre-amp" if that is the correct term to
place between the TV and the Speakers so that I can boost the sound maybe
another 30%. Something simple that could be powered by a 12vdc or 5vdc
source and a small pot to boost the gain that would just plug in. Or
maybe
a small board that I could build up with RS parts before they stop selling
them. Or just maybe a hint of what terminology I should be looking for to
fill the need.

From my reading this group for some time I know someone is in here that
can
point me in the right direction.

Sorry for the read. Thanks in advance.

Les

OK first I'm not an audio guy, nor do I know much about consumer
electronics. First are you sure you can get more volume from the PC
speakers? (maybe they are at the limit.) (Do you have a 'scope?) But if
not then an Audio amplifier is what you want. Lots of kits and such on the
web. The Audio amp may be a bit over kill for what you want. (I know we
bought a "sound bar" for our flat screen TV and that added ~$100 to the
cost.) Re transformer. I'm guess this would be an audio transformer and
not a 60/50 Hz power one.

George H.

George, I am not a sound guy either, that is my short fall. No, don't have
a scope. I am waiting on a response from RP about using a 70V transformer
from a old speaker. That seems to be the most sensible.

Thanks for the response.

Have a good day.

Les

As George said, you connect the speaker side to the TV speakers and the
other side to the PC speakers input. You may well have to regulate the
output with a pot (100k or better).

ABLE1 · Jan 6, 2015

"Rheilly Phoull" <rheilly@bigslong.com> wrote in message
news:WP-dnafdsuZ6lzbJnZ2dnUVZ8jqdnZ2d@westnet.com.au...

On 06/01/15 12:55 AM, ABLE1 wrote:
Les

As George said, you connect the speaker side to the TV speakers and the
other side to the PC speakers input. You may well have to regulate the
output with a pot (100k or better).

As in this??

TV =========[ txfmr] ====== | pot| ==============={Speakers}

I know it is crude but..................

the only other option would be this;

TV =========| pot| =======[ txfmr] ==============={Speakers}

Does it really matter??

Thanks!!

Les

Rheilly Phoull · Jan 6, 2015

On 06/01/15 6:58 AM, ABLE1 wrote:

"Rheilly Phoull" <rheilly@bigslong.com> wrote in message
news:WP-dnafdsuZ6lzbJnZ2dnUVZ8jqdnZ2d@westnet.com.au...
On 06/01/15 12:55 AM, ABLE1 wrote:
Les

As George said, you connect the speaker side to the TV speakers and the
other side to the PC speakers input. You may well have to regulate the
output with a pot (100k or better).

As in this??

TV =========[ txfmr] ====== | pot| ==============={Speakers}

I know it is crude but..................

the only other option would be this;

TV =========| pot| =======[ txfmr] ==============={Speakers}

Does it really matter??

Thanks!!

Les

The first method is correct.

ABLE1 · Jan 6, 2015

As in this??

TV =========[ txfmr] ====== | pot| ==============={Speakers}

I know it is crude but..................

the only other option would be this;

TV =========| pot| =======[ txfmr] ==============={Speakers}

Does it really matter??

Thanks!!

Les

The first method is correct.

That can be done. Thanks!!

Frnak McKenney · Jan 8, 2015

On Thu, 01 Jan 2015 13:26:44 -0700, Jim Thompson <To-Email-Use-The-Envelope-Icon@On-My-Web-Site.com> wrote:

I'm seeking a store (or on-line), that has this end table...

http://www.analog-innovations.com/EndTables_FoxShowOutnumbered.jpg

Jim,

How fancy do you want it? How much weight does it need to support?

For example, you could just weld a reeeeally strong metal beam or pipe to
the rims of two manhole covers so they're held horizontal:

========= <-- manhole cover (edge view)
||
|| <-- pipe
||
||
=========

Or, make two flat X-es of pipe, put elbows on the ends of two adjacent
pipes, and put vertical pipe between matching elbows for something a
little lighter ( and a bit more legal <grin> ).

Or, find a cylindrical trash can with the right height, invert it, fasten
a tabletop to the (former) bottom, and then slice out a nice curvy
section from the side. Paint or cover with contact paper if you need
something more formal. <grin!>

Any of those fit your parameters?

Frank McKenney
--
Staring at the ocean and waiting for a flash of insight is how ideas
are generated in the movies. In the real world, they rarely come
when you are standing in place. Nor do the "big" ideas necessarily
start out that way. It's more often with small, incremental, and
sometimes even accidental steps that we make progress.

-- Nate Silver / The Signal and the Noise
--
Frank McKenney, McKenney Associates
Richmond, Virginia / (804) 320-4887
Munged E-mail: frank uscore mckenney aatt mindspring ddoott com

Jim Thompson · Jan 8, 2015

On Wed, 07 Jan 2015 14:22:55 -0600, Frnak McKenney
<frnak@far.from.the.madding.crowd.com> wrote:

On Thu, 01 Jan 2015 13:26:44 -0700, Jim Thompson <To-Email-Use-The-Envelope-Icon@On-My-Web-Site.com> wrote:
I'm seeking a store (or on-line), that has this end table...

http://www.analog-innovations.com/EndTables_FoxShowOutnumbered.jpg

Jim,

How fancy do you want it? How much weight does it need to support?

For example, you could just weld a reeeeally strong metal beam or pipe to
the rims of two manhole covers so they're held horizontal:

========= <-- manhole cover (edge view)
||
|| <-- pipe
||
||
=========

Or, make two flat X-es of pipe, put elbows on the ends of two adjacent
pipes, and put vertical pipe between matching elbows for something a
little lighter ( and a bit more legal <grin> ).

Or, find a cylindrical trash can with the right height, invert it, fasten
a tabletop to the (former) bottom, and then slice out a nice curvy
section from the side. Paint or cover with contact paper if you need
something more formal. <grin!

Any of those fit your parameters?

Frank McKenney
--
Staring at the ocean and waiting for a flash of insight is how ideas
are generated in the movies. In the real world, they rarely come
when you are standing in place. Nor do the "big" ideas necessarily
start out that way. It's more often with small, incremental, and
sometimes even accidental steps that we make progress.

-- Nate Silver / The Signal and the Noise

Gaston · Jan 9, 2015

Make sure the turntable mechanics and housing (including the tone arm) are
grounded to a 3 prong power plug. Also, check that your AC outlet is
properly grounded.

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Jan 13, 2015

On Fri, 09 Jan 2015 18:23:01 -0700, Jim Thompson
<To-Email-Use-The-Envelope-Icon@On-My-Web-Site.com> wrote:

Think college chemistry lab, about 1" diameter glass cylinder,
graduated probably in cc or ml.

What was it called?

I'd like one graduated in oz.

Need... for quality Martini's >:-}

...Jim Thompson

I found the perfect thing for this in an antiquarian store. A glass
flask shaped somewhat like an Erlenmeyer flask except that the angle
is less. Graduated in ounces and parts of ounces. For urine samples
and marked so. Cracks folks up when they see that. Juist disgusts my
wife. but then she never drinks gin and lime juice.
Eric

Jim Thompson · Jan 13, 2015

On Mon, 12 Jan 2015 15:11:19 -0800, etpm@whidbey.com wrote:

On Fri, 09 Jan 2015 18:23:01 -0700, Jim Thompson
To-Email-Use-The-Envelope-Icon@On-My-Web-Site.com> wrote:

Think college chemistry lab, about 1" diameter glass cylinder,
graduated probably in cc or ml.

What was it called?

I'd like one graduated in oz.

Need... for quality Martini's >:-}

...Jim Thompson
I found the perfect thing for this in an antiquarian store. A glass
flask shaped somewhat like an Erlenmeyer flask except that the angle
is less. Graduated in ounces and parts of ounces. For urine samples
and marked so. Cracks folks up when they see that. Juist disgusts my
wife. but then she never drinks gin and lime juice.
Eric

jfeng@my-deja.com · Jan 13, 2015

On Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 4:23:23 PM UTC-8, Jim Thompson wrote:

Remember the "empty chair" gag by Clint Eastwood...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7GD2-LIgAE3q6l.jpg:large

...Jim Thompson
This is yet another off-topic political posting in an electronics forum by our resident troll. It is really funny to see the hypocrisy of the knee-jerk Obama-haters, as they profess their new-found solidarity with the French after trying to ban "French" from the English language and change "pommes frites" to "Freedom Fries".

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