Author: Christophe Theron
Date: 19:07:41 11/10/01
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On November 10, 2001 at 22:03:35, Dave Gomboc wrote:
>On November 10, 2001 at 21:44:38, Christophe Theron wrote:
>
>>On November 10, 2001 at 16:02:06, Chessfun wrote:
>>
>>>On November 10, 2001 at 14:40:08, K. Burcham wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>yes chris that works good. but i upgraded mine with a smoke alarm.
>>>>
>>>>i mounted a smoke detector inside my case beside my processor.
>>>>now when the smoke detector sniffs a problem, it closes a microswitch that sends
>>>>a signal to a receiver on my hand lever modicon controller. once this controller
>>>>receives this signal, then it closes a solenoid on the hand lever that sends 12
>>>>volts dc, to an old motor starter that robert sent me off his old 57 retractable
>>>>hardtop. once this motor starter turns, the lever gradually applies the brake,
>>>>thus lowering the multiplier to safe and normal operating speed. amd has
>>>>approached me about using this to incorporate in their new line of processors,
>>>>but i am very reluctant to turn this loose to the public. you know, then i would
>>>>have to set up a tech service, warranty, etc...
>>>>
>>>>kburcham
>>>
>>>
>>>During fall and winter here we don't have a problem,
>>>I just hang the pc out the window covered with a plastic bag....great cooling.
>>>
>>>Summer well that's another story.
>>>
>>>Sarah.
>>
>>
>>
>>Typical canadian high tech? :)
>>
>>
>>
>> Christophe
>
>Hey, there's no need to over-engineer a solution. ;-)
>
>Dave
Just tried here, ahem, it does not work. And we are in November. I wonder what's
wrong. ;)
Christophe
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