HOME AUTOMATION Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 ? ...anyone? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDMike Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, HOME AUTOMATION said: ? ...anyone? You are too far away Edited January 23, 2021 by GDMike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOME AUTOMATION Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Aw, ...PM Sent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 18 minutes ago, HOME AUTOMATION said: ? ...anyone? HIT.mp4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Ooooh, I'm getting excited... it's made it to the "Left Coast"! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FarmerPotato Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 On 1/21/2021 at 8:00 PM, GDMike said: No no..I wouldn't want smaller. Not looking! Ok, have it your way. The great news here is that, @FarmerPotato will share a programming skill with it. How cool is that! Huh? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 Woo Hoo! The package arrived today! Now I need to find a COUPLE of suitable and fun projects. The "classic sized" one is cute, and I'll use it, but the "modern deluxe" one is great too! Decisions, decisions! Anyway, here is the video as promised. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 Oh... and a calendar to plan your building projects.... February.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wierd_w Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Omega-TI said: Woo Hoo! The package arrived today! Now I need to find a COUPLE of suitable and fun projects. The "classic sized" one is cute, and I'll use it, but the "modern deluxe" one is great too! Decisions, decisions! Anyway, here is the video as promised. What is the gridplate made of? Is it something like colored phenolic, or is it just common garden-variety plastic? I have considered something "similar" as a 3D printer project, for board prototyping. Grid pattern on one side, subtly done "channels" to run bus-wires through on the back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 6 hours ago, wierd_w said: What is the gridplate made of? Is it something like colored phenolic, or is it just common garden-variety plastic? I have considered something "similar" as a 3D printer project, for board prototyping. Grid pattern on one side, subtly done "channels" to run bus-wires through on the back. I'll inquire about the composition and get back to you. I will tell you this though, I've seen some really low-quality 3D printed crap in my day... AND THIS AIN'T THAT! His attention to detail is amazing and the quality is so good really I'm blown away. Whatever projects people build, they'll be suitable for displaying with pride afterwards. It's obvious looking at and holding the parts he's experienced to the level of expert when it comes to design & implementation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 Oh, about that manual I posted in << Message #64 >>for the three transistor shortwave radio project... you may get a kick out of this original magazine review from... 52 years ago! I found it entertaining. Original Magazine Review of the Radio Shack 3 Transistor Shortwave Radio.pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 17 hours ago, wierd_w said: What is the grid plate made of? Is it something like colored phenolic, or is it just common garden-variety plastic? The whole thing is printed in PLA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wierd_w Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 How does it not get all messed up when you solder the back then?? PLA melts at absurdly low temps.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 The old P-Box kits would melt as well if you wanted them to as well, which made it easier to mount knobs and switches. Anyway they should be fine if you only solder the wires and leads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wierd_w Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 No, I mean PLA will soften to "stretchy" from exposure to hot tap water. Hmm... Now I wonder about lining the back with a sheet of silicone impregnated parchment paper... Poke the components through, like a light-bright, THEN solder... Hmm... Maybe a sheet of silicone rubber matting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 It looks pretty good next to the old black & silver machine, but now it needs a project. Suggestions? Ideas? Proposals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wierd_w Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) TI controlled LED lite-brite (made with tricolor LEDs) Edited January 29, 2021 by wierd_w 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 5 hours ago, wierd_w said: TI controlled LED lite-brite (made with tricolor LEDs) That's an interesting suggestion, unfortunately not one I personally have a use for. Now Greg, he might as he does exhibitions and sets up multiple TI systems. The control logic and method of controlling it would be fun to follow though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDMike Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Hmm, extended Basic cart fits in my tape drive loader port like it was meant to be.. Looks good too 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 @GDMike Looks great dude! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPilot Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Interesting thread. Could this cartridge actually interface a TI console to radio circuitry and tune the radio? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOME AUTOMATION Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Which cartridge, TI EXTENDED BASIC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDMike Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) Quote Not this cartridge, but I assume one could add circuitry to a blank cart? You would need to know how to solder. Lol Edited July 17, 2021 by GDMike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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