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The pointed ones made me think of the sort of thing that is often used in painting or staining wood - something to hold the part up...

Probably my twisted brain - needs others to tell me so I know to untwist things. Thanks Andy. K2

Ah, thanks. I guess I was hearing it the wrong way. Too much stress at the moment ... skews my perceptions. :(

Didn't puzzle me. I had intended the remark jokingly, as to be around when the Romans built Hadrian's wall, or the Temple of All Gods...

Joe, can I ask for the reason for the snickering? I am asking honestly; it has really puzzled me.

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I did real time stuff back in the 70's and early 80's, most of what was critical then just doesn't apply to small machines in the home...

Interesting - I've not seen that sort of instability from USB, but that may reflect the particular machine / os / peripherals I use...

Thanks for correcting my misunderstanding! I am pleased to learn that the real time bit flipping is being done on the controller board...

Done! If anyone is interested in continuing to discuss various issues related to welding, I have started a new thread here: Thoughts on...

In a recent hijack of a new member introduction (New from Atlanta Ga), there seemed to be some energy / interest in discussing matters...

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Hmm ... I haven't seen as pcmcia expansion slot on a laptop here in the US in at least a decade, maybe more. Have laptops sold in other...