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Then how about this:
I could build a bare bones single board computer. The absolute minimum:
- CPU
- a ROM
- a RAM
- address demultiplexer (otherwise it can't address ROM and RAM)
- clock oscillator
- simple bit banged slow RS232 (just two transistors and a few resistors required). If I use a PC power supply, I should also get the required voltages.
- a bus connector
I should have most parts at home and could solder this together. With the bit banged serial port I can load test programs from a PC and run them. Now I can hook up the breadboard to the bus connector and can go one step at a time and test everything before ever having to make any boards.
Edit: I just looked it up: The ATX power supply I use with the breadboards deliver +/- 12V That's well in the specifications of RS232 and will do for the simple bit banged serial port.
I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them were cats.
His last invention was an evil Lasagna. It didn't kill anyone, and it actually tasted pretty good.
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ATX power supplies, useful but scary amounts of current I have seen them melt the insulation off wires when not treated with care (I have used one for cutting PVC drain pipes!). I know it's a pain but if you go slowly and carefully you can get it done and it will look cool!
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glennPattonWork wrote: I know it's a pain but if you go slowly and carefully you can get it done and it will look cool! What? The drain pipe?
glennPattonWork wrote: ATX power supplies, useful but scary amounts of current I have been using it for years now with the circuits on the breadboard. This particular power supply obviously can live well with only a tiny load connected.
I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them were cats.
His last invention was an evil Lasagna. It didn't kill anyone, and it actually tasted pretty good.
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Quote: glennPattonWork wrote:
I know it's a pain but if you go slowly and carefully you can get it done and it will look cool!Cool |
What? The drain pipe?
Nope the 'puter
I will want to see photos
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There are 20 and 24pin PDip EEPLDs in stock at Mouser.
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Try the Lattice GAL22V10D-25N, still available, DIL Package and works at 5V. I think you need the ISPLever tools for designing.
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To be XOR not to be...
That is the question.
... such stuff as dreams are made on
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True.
modified 13-Sep-18 21:01pm.
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No. x XOR !x always is true.
Besides that, equality is tested with XNOR.
I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them were cats.
His last invention was an evil Lasagna. It didn't kill anyone, and it actually tasted pretty good.
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CodeWraith wrote: x XOR !x always is true
Under the oversimplifying assumption that be cannot change quickly.
... such stuff as dreams are made on
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megaadam wrote: Under the oversimplifying assumption that be cannot change quickly.
No, still evaluates to true.
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics."
- Benjamin Disraeli
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Actually not, if it changes between the two reads. ie:
(true) XOR (not false)
... such stuff as dreams are made on
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megaadam wrote: Actually not, if it changes between the two reads.
In the register? During a single-bit comparison operation? Death NOR taxes move that fast
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics."
- Benjamin Disraeli
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#define be a++
... such stuff as dreams are made on
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Oooh, I love bool b s.
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That's a bit much (or not).
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After 5 years, I decided to upgrade the TV in my living room. The question I wanted to ask is if the following features exist on TV.
The Feature is like opposite of Mute. I would like to hear the audio but not the Picture. In other words I want the audio to be heard with the TV monitor screen off/blank!!
cheers,
Super
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Too much of good is bad,mix some evil in it
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Thanks for the link. I do have Samsung tv right now and will try if it works. If yes I think I can save some money
cheers,
Super
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Too much of good is bad,mix some evil in it
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You want to hear what Angela Merkel has to say, but you don't want to look at her because she's fugly?
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant Anonymous
- The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine Winston Churchill, 1944
- Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference. Mark Twain
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She's not too bad - I saw pictures when she married a prince last week!
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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I think that must've been her sister!
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant Anonymous
- The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine Winston Churchill, 1944
- Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference. Mark Twain
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I agree that would be handy - but I've not seen a TV with it. And to be honest, modern TV's sound quality is ... um ... poor, probably due to ultra thin cases / speakers so you need a soundbar to hear it much at all. And my sound bar supports BlueTooth input from my phone / tablet directly, so I don;t need the TV on anyway.
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Yeah I get that. Just trying to have that nifty feature as many times I felt wish I can hear the TV news etc without having the temptation to look into the screen
cheers,
Super
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Use a sheet of cardboard and put it in front of the screen.
Or turn the TV round so the screen faces the wall.
Or turn the brightness down to 0%.
Or close your eyes.
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