http://www.opencircuits.com/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=122.116.65.95&feedformat=atomOpenCircuits - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T01:48:56ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.34.2http://www.opencircuits.com/index.php?title=Help:Contents&diff=17096Help:Contents2008-12-20T05:23:44Z<p>122.116.65.95: ricellav</p>
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== In the Beginning ==<br />
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<b>What the heck is this place?</b><br><br />
So Cina, Nate, and a guy named Aubry were all working on similar cellular projects using the [[GM862 Cellular Module]] but each project was different enough that we could not collaborate directly. However, we noticed that there was enough overlap between projects that certain things should be shared. Things like the audio biasing circuit, the power supply, and the footprint for various exotic parts. We wanted an easy way to share this information with others as well, and the concept of Open Circuits was born.<br><br><br />
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We got the framework up (Cina is a pimp) in about 24hours. Even if you are completely new to Wikis, we're sure you'll find things fairly straight forward. Please use the following template (edit this change and copy/paste) into your posting as a starting point.<br><br />
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Note: As you can see from the history of this site at Help:Contents, the User:Chazegh originally set up this site.<br />
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== The Engine ==<br />
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The Wiki Engine is: [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki Welcome to MediaWiki.org] There is a lot of info on working with the Wiki there. <br />
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== Want to know [[How to delete spam]]? ==<br />
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== FAQ ==<br />
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=== Cam Files ===<br />
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Why can't I upload a *.cam file. It is used by Eagle for cam processors. There should be a better why to get help than posting to this page. --[[User:Linuxvolts|Linuxvolts]] 19:58, 23 May 2007 (PDT)<br />
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Would also be useful to upload zip files, these could contain any file type or archives of several file types. Probably should be a file size limit. [[russ_hensel]] feb '08.<br />
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Answer?<br />
I would sugjest something like sourceforge, bounty forge and others look around a CMS with drupal or joomla support can make your page building more automated and less fine grain work.<br />
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=== c code ===<br />
How would I add my c code for my processor?<br />
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C or other code that is just text can be put on any page, formatting may be a bit funny but anyone can cut and paste the code into their editor. For more complicated projects with multiple files a zip file capibility ( not available now ) would be nice [[russ_hensel]].<br />
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I would sugjest something like sourceforge, bounty forge and others look around a CMS with drupal or joomla support can make your page building more automated and less fine grain work.<br />
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they have CVS & Subversion<br />
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=== Upload Graphic Files ===<br />
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Upload with "upload file" link on left margin on most pages.<br />
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=== Messages to Users ===<br />
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Try to keep public discussions, go to the user's talk page and put a message there. ( how do you get there: go to the user's page, press discussion at the top of page. ) If a discussion is more general go to the topic and then press discussion. See: [http://www.usemod.com/cgi-bin/mb.pl?BackRoomDecision BackRoomDecision]<br />
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=== How Can I Help ===<br />
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See [[we_love_volunteers]]</div>122.116.65.95http://www.opencircuits.com/index.php?title=Digikey&diff=17088Digikey2008-12-20T03:03:38Z<p>122.116.65.95: pasolocachi</p>
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<b>Description:</b><br> The defacto standard for small parts ordering. Once you get used to their parametric search engine, you'll curse at every other parts website out there. They are great. 25 USD minimum order. Same day shipping. They have a lot of stock items, but a lot of non-stocked items so don't believe the catalog. Slightly more expensive in comparision to others, but the time saved will make up for it.<br />
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<b>Website:</b><br><br />
[http://www.digikey.com www.digikey.com] of course<br />
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<b>Contact Info:</b><br><br />
1-800-344-4539<br />
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All major credit cards accepted. Many shipping methods. I believe they ship to USA, Canada, and many other countries.<br />
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[[Category:Suppliers]]</div>122.116.65.95http://www.opencircuits.com/index.php?title=Samtec&diff=17086Samtec2008-12-20T01:36:56Z<p>122.116.65.95: liricr</p>
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<b>Description:</b><br><br />
Samtec is a large connector manufacturer that builds parts to order.<br />
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<b>Sparkfun's opinion and advice:</b><br><br />
As a company, Samtec is reasonably easy to deal with but their website is pretty convoluted. You can try using their build-a-part wizard, but we recommend you get a paper catalog and thumb through. All their literature is beautiful, too bad their website is so difficult to use.<br />
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We buy all sorts of sockets and connectors from them. <br />
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On an interesting note, they have no stock. They build everything to order! We ordered some parts with an incorrect/old part #. Upon receiving 100 bad connectors, we attempted to return them. The customer service rep just stuttered on the phone - they don't do returns! Since they build everything to order, they would have no place to even put returned parts. We were SOL. Kind of a cool business model/concept, but just be sure you've got the right part #. <br />
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To help you get the right part # - they'll send you all sorts of free samples! Way to go Samtec!<br />
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<b>Manufacturer Info:</b><br><br />
[http://www.samtec.com www.samtec.com]<br />
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<b>Contact Info:</b><br><br />
1-800-SAMTEC-9 (who still does this? I hate it when companies list some horrible spelled phone number so here's the real number)<br><br />
1-800-726-8329<br />
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