Recent Topics AppleCentral Forums en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 11:32:01 PDT http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm 5 forums@applecentral.com Techniques Techniques http://forums.applecentral.com/images/general/default/rss_icon.gif http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm Cutting Plastics http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/534203#Post534203 TCPMeta
on: 09/01/10 11:50 AM

I have found using a wood carving set works great for trimming plastic. Use a dremel for a ruff cut then trim it with a sharp blade then finish it off with some fine sanding if needed.

I use to use a hot knife for cutting plastic but it's hard to find the refill blades. Basically it's a solder iron with a exacto blade on it.]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:50:42 PDT http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/534203#Post534203 Power supply info for the novice http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/550045#Post550045 johnodd44
on: 01/27/11 02:02 AM

except your forgetting something.

this mod if done on a g4 tower will cause the tower to fail boot posts]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:02:13 PST http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/550045#Post550045 toolshop check list http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/484548#Post484548 TCPMeta
on: 12/25/09 08:16 AM

Wood
Hand saw
Drill
Router
Electric sander
Brush
Hammer
Chisels
Goggles
Table saw
Clamps
Rags
Glue
Wood filler
Punches
Knife
Pencils
Rulers or T square

Electronics
Wire strippers
Wire cutters
Screw drivers ranging in different sizes and styles.
Q-Tips
Rubbing alcohol
Solder iron station
Volt & Ohm meter
Oscilloscope
grounding strap (Not really needed but make sure to ground your self)
Nail clippers
Pliers
IC chip extractor
Foam or Rubber tip clamps
switchable power supply (Do not use a computer power supply to test circuits, use a real power supply).
Plastic or rubber mat
Conductive pen

Making your own PCB
Copper cladding boards (You can find them at radio shack)
Markers
Clothes iron
Bubble jet printer
paper
Ferric Chloride or Ammonium Persulfate
Drill
Rubber gloves
Computer with PCB cad program/s.
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on: 12/04/09 07:43 PM

Originally Posted By: TCPMeta
All it takes to become a victim mod bug is just by installing/upgrading a component, it is like the gateway drug lol.
I've been using the soft stuff for years, time to upgrade.]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:43:02 PST http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/480840#Post480840 Hacking for your entertainment http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/497520#Post497520 TCPMeta
on: 03/02/10 11:02 AM

Originally Posted By: ctan
I am always jealous of the workspace that these people have. I want that much room to play in.


I got a two car garage that I use for my work shop. Most of my tools are for automotive but I do have a few that I use for fabercation and such.]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:02:30 PST http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/497520#Post497520 Touch Screen Drivers http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/474815#Post474815 TCPMeta
on: 03/01/08 06:20 PM

Just do a search for touch screen drivers for OSx. It should work as long as the touch screen is USB compatible.]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:20:02 PST http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/474815#Post474815 iPod clickwheel controller? http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/473368#Post473368 Kisin
on: 09/02/07 10:28 AM

First you'll have to find out the interface... is it usb? if so, then you'll probably have to write some scripts to control the cursor and scrolling on screen using the click wheel. the center button can obviously be used for clicking... the four "corner" buttons can launch several actions... perhaps make it context dependant?!?!?!?

There's tremendous potential for a click wheel in audio and video editing aplication... give it a shot and keep us posted!!!!]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:28:20 PDT http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/473368#Post473368 adb to usb http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/473344#Post473344 manhackman
on: 09/02/07 09:14 AM

A good friend of mine used the same adapter with an older Wacom on a G5 imac with no problems!]]> Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:14:29 PDT http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/473344#Post473344 fabbercating mounts for a heatsink http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/471015#Post471015 TCPMeta
on: 03/25/07 07:42 PM

Heres a pic of the finished product.

]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2007 19:42:54 PDT http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/471015#Post471015 Dummies guide to fans and heatsinks. http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/469644#Post469644 TCPMeta
on: 12/04/06 06:15 PM

LOL!!!

Not saying everyone is a dummy with cooling. Just need to know a bit more then what most people do.]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:15:02 PST http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/469644#Post469644