Say Hi
Tesladownunder, Fri Feb 03 2006, 12:56AMJust a general intro thread for testing and whatever comments.
Just a few random comments. I get the option of posting thread as a sticky. Am I in God mode (Ooops - Mod mode) or does everyone get this choice :?
(Now that I have posted, it is rather obvious in the profile.)
It might take a while to get used to the bilious smileys but that's what you get with a light blue skin I guess.
Attachments are up to 1M - good. What are the .png and .gz filetypes?
The feelers on this little cricket were as long as my hand.
(edit: HEY! Chris stole my cricket
- but reposted it later)Peter
Re: Say Hi
Jim, Fri Feb 03 2006, 01:37PM
Hi! hmmm 1M attachments, that means no more 640x480...
Jim, Fri Feb 03 2006, 01:37PM
Hi! hmmm 1M attachments, that means no more 640x480...
Re: Say Hi
Ben, Fri Feb 03 2006, 09:36PM
png - Portable network graphic...I think, a better unencumbered replacement for .gif
.gz = gnu zip, I think, compressed archive
Ben, Fri Feb 03 2006, 09:36PM
Tesladownunder wrote ...
What are the .png and .gz filetypes?
What are the .png and .gz filetypes?
png - Portable network graphic...I think, a better unencumbered replacement for .gif
.gz = gnu zip, I think, compressed archive
Re: Say Hi
Dave Marshall, Fri Feb 03 2006, 11:57PM
Yeah, .png is an image format that allows transparent backgrounds like gifs, but with better color resolution (no ugly jagged edges). Windows users might not be so accustomed to them because for some inexplicable reason, windows doesn't properly support them. They come out looking like crap in winblowz.
.gz is an open source file compression system. Its used extensively in linux, and is commonly referred to as a 'tarball' as the file extension is usually filename.tar.gz or tar.gz2. Alot of binary installation packages and source code come as tarballs for non-rpm enabled linux distros.
Dave
Dave Marshall, Fri Feb 03 2006, 11:57PM
Yeah, .png is an image format that allows transparent backgrounds like gifs, but with better color resolution (no ugly jagged edges). Windows users might not be so accustomed to them because for some inexplicable reason, windows doesn't properly support them. They come out looking like crap in winblowz.
.gz is an open source file compression system. Its used extensively in linux, and is commonly referred to as a 'tarball' as the file extension is usually filename.tar.gz or tar.gz2. Alot of binary installation packages and source code come as tarballs for non-rpm enabled linux distros.
Dave
Re: Say Hi
HV Enthusiast, Sat Feb 04 2006, 01:33AM
Is image size still limited to 475 pixels width?
Dan
HV Enthusiast, Sat Feb 04 2006, 01:33AM
Is image size still limited to 475 pixels width?
Dan
Re: Say Hi
Chris Russell, Sat Feb 04 2006, 02:28AM
I am open to suggestions on size restrictions. Right now, it seems like 400 is the widest it can be, and have things still work on an 800 x 600 display.
Chris Russell, Sat Feb 04 2006, 02:28AM
I am open to suggestions on size restrictions. Right now, it seems like 400 is the widest it can be, and have things still work on an 800 x 600 display.
Re: Say Hi
Alex, Sat Feb 04 2006, 03:31AM
I would like to see bigger images, but it's really not necissary. If you want a bigger image, you can always click to see the full size one.
Although the number of 800*600 users is decreasing, it's way more annoying for them to have to scroll sideways than it is for us to have to click to see a full size image.
Alex, Sat Feb 04 2006, 03:31AM
I would like to see bigger images, but it's really not necissary. If you want a bigger image, you can always click to see the full size one.
Although the number of 800*600 users is decreasing, it's way more annoying for them to have to scroll sideways than it is for us to have to click to see a full size image.
Re: Say Hi
Chris, Sat Feb 04 2006, 03:54AM
475 pixels worked on the old board, I guess I'm not sure what the differences with formatting are on this board as opposed to that, but perhaps something like 475 or 480 (a nice even width) would be better. 400 is a little too small to show detail, and even if it's just barely out of range on an 800x600 display it would probably be acceptable, as long as you don't have to scroll to read the text. With the 400 pixel images, you can still read everything without scrolling down to about a 730 pixel wide window.
Chris, Sat Feb 04 2006, 03:54AM
475 pixels worked on the old board, I guess I'm not sure what the differences with formatting are on this board as opposed to that, but perhaps something like 475 or 480 (a nice even width) would be better. 400 is a little too small to show detail, and even if it's just barely out of range on an 800x600 display it would probably be acceptable, as long as you don't have to scroll to read the text. With the 400 pixel images, you can still read everything without scrolling down to about a 730 pixel wide window.
Re: Say Hi
Matt, Sat Feb 04 2006, 05:26AM
I say make thumbnails in the thread to a larger image. it looks better in the long run I would think.
You also alleviate the problem of people using a low bandwidth device, not having to download a 400k image, unless they want to.
Matt, Sat Feb 04 2006, 05:26AM
I say make thumbnails in the thread to a larger image. it looks better in the long run I would think.
You also alleviate the problem of people using a low bandwidth device, not having to download a 400k image, unless they want to.
Re: Say Hi
Tesladownunder, Sat Feb 04 2006, 08:40AM
I suspect that any change from autosized to 475 will make transferring the ** Add your Tesla coil thread here ** a bit tedious. I also have a very big folder of 475 pixel wide files.
Only 12.5% of hits to my site use 800 x 600 and a few of those were me. I don't mind scrolling across for the picture. I DO mind scrolling back and forth within each sentence. I suggest that as long as the text is OK, pic size could remain autosized to 475 if possible as a compromise between picture size and download speed.
Cricket says "Hi"
Peter
Tesladownunder, Sat Feb 04 2006, 08:40AM
I suspect that any change from autosized to 475 will make transferring the ** Add your Tesla coil thread here ** a bit tedious. I also have a very big folder of 475 pixel wide files.
Only 12.5% of hits to my site use 800 x 600 and a few of those were me. I don't mind scrolling across for the picture. I DO mind scrolling back and forth within each sentence. I suggest that as long as the text is OK, pic size could remain autosized to 475 if possible as a compromise between picture size and download speed.
Cricket says "Hi"
Peter
Re: Say Hi
Dave Marshall, Sat Feb 04 2006, 04:42PM
Last I knew, the auto-size function had been disabled to enable faster load times and reduce resource consumption. Since we're on the same server, I would suspect that the same goes for the new forum.
I agree that 400 is a bit too small, and I also agree with TDU's assesment. So long as text is intact, if someone has to scroll a little bit for images, I wouldn't think it would be a big deal. Chris R, do you have the ability to detect screen resolution on the old forum? You could always just track all the hits from now till the 8th on the old forum and see if support for 800x600 is still necessary. If its less than 10% of the visitors who are stuck at 800x600, it might be a case of making things a little less convenient for a select few, while making things more convenient for the vast majority.
Dave
Dave Marshall, Sat Feb 04 2006, 04:42PM
Last I knew, the auto-size function had been disabled to enable faster load times and reduce resource consumption. Since we're on the same server, I would suspect that the same goes for the new forum.
I agree that 400 is a bit too small, and I also agree with TDU's assesment. So long as text is intact, if someone has to scroll a little bit for images, I wouldn't think it would be a big deal. Chris R, do you have the ability to detect screen resolution on the old forum? You could always just track all the hits from now till the 8th on the old forum and see if support for 800x600 is still necessary. If its less than 10% of the visitors who are stuck at 800x600, it might be a case of making things a little less convenient for a select few, while making things more convenient for the vast majority.
Dave
Re: Say Hi
Alex, Sat Feb 04 2006, 06:18PM
Nope, autoresize is in effect. Try clicking on one of TDU's images.
Alex, Sat Feb 04 2006, 06:18PM
Dave Marshall wrote ...
Last I knew, the auto-size function had been disabled to enable faster load times and reduce resource consumption. Since we're on the same server, I would suspect that the same goes for the new forum.
Last I knew, the auto-size function had been disabled to enable faster load times and reduce resource consumption. Since we're on the same server, I would suspect that the same goes for the new forum.
Nope, autoresize is in effect. Try clicking on one of TDU's images.
Re: Say Hi
Steve Conner, Sun Feb 05 2006, 12:16AM
Hi everyone! I'm still wandering around trying to get the hang of the new forum system.
Steve Conner, Sun Feb 05 2006, 12:16AM
Hi everyone! I'm still wandering around trying to get the hang of the new forum system.
Re: Say Hi
Chris Russell, Sun Feb 05 2006, 01:00AM
Autoresize on the old forum had only been disabled for people not signed in.
Current statistics show something like 18% of 4hv.org users still using 800 * 600 resolution, so I am hesitant to cut support for them.
At any rate, these images that appear below posts are not meant to be full sized images. They are meant to be thumbnails. Post whatever size pictures you like, and the forum just scales them down a bit to protect the format of the board from being blown to smithereens by an unscaled four megapixel digital camera image. :) This also saves moderators from having to actually moderate image size.
TDU, there's no reason it should make your work tedious. You needn't worry about resizing images at all this way. Simply upload the full sized ones, and the forum will take care of the rest.
Edit: TDU, I also see you're directly linking to images as they are located on the old forum. This may be a bad idea, as these folders are going to be moved after the old forum is shut down.
Chris, my results were pretty consistent across browsers, in that I could get down to about 730 pixels without needing to scroll. The five pixels or so worth of loss is probably due to the nicer-looking layout. It's just ever so slightly less efficient with the space.
I tend to agree with Matt on this issue. Maybe the answer is to go with something really small, like 200 pixels. Then we are saving a TON of bandwidth, and we are emphasizing that it's just a thumbnail, and that you can click to get a full sized image.
Whoops, sorry TDU, I've killed your image in your post. Reposting it below...
Chris Russell, Sun Feb 05 2006, 01:00AM
Autoresize on the old forum had only been disabled for people not signed in.
Current statistics show something like 18% of 4hv.org users still using 800 * 600 resolution, so I am hesitant to cut support for them.
At any rate, these images that appear below posts are not meant to be full sized images. They are meant to be thumbnails. Post whatever size pictures you like, and the forum just scales them down a bit to protect the format of the board from being blown to smithereens by an unscaled four megapixel digital camera image. :) This also saves moderators from having to actually moderate image size.
TDU, there's no reason it should make your work tedious. You needn't worry about resizing images at all this way. Simply upload the full sized ones, and the forum will take care of the rest.
Edit: TDU, I also see you're directly linking to images as they are located on the old forum. This may be a bad idea, as these folders are going to be moved after the old forum is shut down.
Chris, my results were pretty consistent across browsers, in that I could get down to about 730 pixels without needing to scroll. The five pixels or so worth of loss is probably due to the nicer-looking layout. It's just ever so slightly less efficient with the space.
I tend to agree with Matt on this issue. Maybe the answer is to go with something really small, like 200 pixels. Then we are saving a TON of bandwidth, and we are emphasizing that it's just a thumbnail, and that you can click to get a full sized image.
Whoops, sorry TDU, I've killed your image in your post. Reposting it below...
Re: Say Hi
Alex, Sun Feb 05 2006, 03:39AM
That is a very good point. Some images are resized enough that they look crappy, but not so much that you'd think they were resized. I am in favor of the thumbnails idea.
Alex, Sun Feb 05 2006, 03:39AM
Chris Russell wrote ...
I tend to agree with Matt on this issue. Maybe the answer is to go with something really small, like 200 pixels. Then we are saving a TON of bandwidth, and we are emphasizing that it's just a thumbnail, and that you can click to get a full sized image.
I tend to agree with Matt on this issue. Maybe the answer is to go with something really small, like 200 pixels. Then we are saving a TON of bandwidth, and we are emphasizing that it's just a thumbnail, and that you can click to get a full sized image.
That is a very good point. Some images are resized enough that they look crappy, but not so much that you'd think they were resized. I am in favor of the thumbnails idea.
Re: Say Hi
Grant, Sun Feb 05 2006, 04:35PM
I too like the thumbnail solution; I've seen it work very well on other forums.
Grant, Sun Feb 05 2006, 04:35PM
I too like the thumbnail solution; I've seen it work very well on other forums.
Re: Say Hi
the_anomaly, Wed Feb 08 2006, 04:14PM
Huray the forum is now open(I think) :)
the_anomaly, Wed Feb 08 2006, 04:14PM
Huray the forum is now open(I think) :)
Re: Say Hi
cjk2, Thu Feb 09 2006, 04:25AM
Hi all just wanted to say the new software looks great! Keep up the good work. I see images are now working too :)
cjk2, Thu Feb 09 2006, 04:25AM
Hi all just wanted to say the new software looks great! Keep up the good work. I see images are now working too :)
Re: Say Hi
Nik, Thu Feb 09 2006, 04:39AM
Hallo thar! The new forum looks great. It loads really quick too! Good work! How will the new members process work on the new forum? I went through the rules and there was no mention of an application process like before, is it going to be a join as you like or is there some thing in place that I missed?
P.S. the edit button works
Nik, Thu Feb 09 2006, 04:39AM
Hallo thar! The new forum looks great. It loads really quick too! Good work! How will the new members process work on the new forum? I went through the rules and there was no mention of an application process like before, is it going to be a join as you like or is there some thing in place that I missed?
P.S. the edit button works
Re: Say Hi
..., Thu Feb 09 2006, 06:24AM
Looks good, me like :)
Not where weather to put this in the suggestions box or here but I noticed a few things... Mainly that links do not open in a new window (not sure if that was intentional or not, but will take some getting used to) and that when posting a pic the default size is 200 pixels as opposed to the 400 stated in the rules... Which to use? Also, the forum now supports files 10MB, but only takes zips and pics? Where is the audio/video?
..., Thu Feb 09 2006, 06:24AM
Looks good, me like :)
Not where weather to put this in the suggestions box or here but I noticed a few things... Mainly that links do not open in a new window (not sure if that was intentional or not, but will take some getting used to) and that when posting a pic the default size is 200 pixels as opposed to the 400 stated in the rules... Which to use? Also, the forum now supports files 10MB, but only takes zips and pics? Where is the audio/video?
Re: Say Hi
, Thu Feb 09 2006, 07:01AM
It's alive, it's alive!!!
Great work!
, Thu Feb 09 2006, 07:01AM
It's alive, it's alive!!!
Great work!
Re: Say Hi
Will, Thu Feb 09 2006, 07:38AM
Ahoy all.
I never posted very much at the old forum, and most (that do whatsoever) know me from the chat room. I hope to post a bit more on this new forum... Which, by the way, is awesome.
Well done!
Will, Thu Feb 09 2006, 07:38AM
Ahoy all.
I never posted very much at the old forum, and most (that do whatsoever) know me from the chat room. I hope to post a bit more on this new forum... Which, by the way, is awesome.
Well done!
Re: Say Hi
tecNik, Thu Feb 09 2006, 11:21AM
Hello all! Did I here something about keeping our previous post count or has that idea been dropped so we all start-a-fresh?
tecNik, Thu Feb 09 2006, 11:21AM
Hello all! Did I here something about keeping our previous post count or has that idea been dropped so we all start-a-fresh?
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Reaching, Thu Feb 09 2006, 11:28AM
no everyone starts again at 0 !lol
mhh, like the new forum, very good work
Reaching, Thu Feb 09 2006, 11:28AM
no everyone starts again at 0 !lol
mhh, like the new forum, very good work
Re: Say Hi
Dr. Shark, Thu Feb 09 2006, 11:59AM
Hi everyone, it's great to see the new board up!
I've got a question for the mods though: At the moment it seems everyone can create an account without any verification, is it going to stay like this or is it only to save the old 4HVers the hassle? I guess it would be a good idea to restrict applications in a weeks time or so, to keep up the high level of nonsense and chit-chat
Dr. Shark, Thu Feb 09 2006, 11:59AM
Hi everyone, it's great to see the new board up!
I've got a question for the mods though: At the moment it seems everyone can create an account without any verification, is it going to stay like this or is it only to save the old 4HVers the hassle? I guess it would be a good idea to restrict applications in a weeks time or so, to keep up the high level of nonsense and chit-chat
Re: Say Hi
Extreme Electronics, Thu Feb 09 2006, 12:36PM
Hi, well im back, roomy in here isnt it, sort of echoey too. Itl be better when theres more in here...
New board looks nice.
Hope I get more time to use this one... I've been doing more lurking than posting lately..
Derek
Extreme Electronics, Thu Feb 09 2006, 12:36PM
Hi, well im back, roomy in here isnt it, sort of echoey too. Itl be better when theres more in here...
New board looks nice.
Hope I get more time to use this one... I've been doing more lurking than posting lately..
Derek
Re: Say Hi
ragnar, Thu Feb 09 2006, 01:04PM
Does it save the images so it only has to do it once? This is great! :)
If you're going to do this, please, please make it a logical multiple of something or power of two, e.g. 256, 320, 480, 512, etc. 475 is a bit odd. Pretty please with cream and a cherry on the top?
I don't mean to bitch and moan, but I liked being able to see the text of the URL I'm going to without having to wave my mouse over it. Is it possible to reimplement this, or do you guys all prefer a girly arrow? hehehe :P
Another suggestion is relating to the inline smilies: currently they kill the flow of the text. You had awesome smilies on the "old" 4hv, which were the same height as the text (in pixels) when browser text-size/zoom and line-height were on default. Is it possible to pull this one off on the new forum?
It's the little things that hurt =P
ragnar, Thu Feb 09 2006, 01:04PM
Chris Russell wrote ...
...TDU, there's no reason it should make your work tedious. You needn't worry about resizing images at all this way. Simply upload the full sized ones, and the forum will take care of the rest...
Wow, looks like this forum actually does resample and resize, not just squash them =-D...TDU, there's no reason it should make your work tedious. You needn't worry about resizing images at all this way. Simply upload the full sized ones, and the forum will take care of the rest...
Does it save the images so it only has to do it once? This is great! :)
Chris Russell wrote ...
...I tend to agree with Matt on this issue. Maybe the answer is to go with something really small, like 200 pixels. Then we are saving a TON of bandwidth, and we are emphasizing that it's just a thumbnail, and that you can click to get a full sized image....
/ me gets on knees and begs....I tend to agree with Matt on this issue. Maybe the answer is to go with something really small, like 200 pixels. Then we are saving a TON of bandwidth, and we are emphasizing that it's just a thumbnail, and that you can click to get a full sized image....
If you're going to do this, please, please make it a logical multiple of something or power of two, e.g. 256, 320, 480, 512, etc. 475 is a bit odd. Pretty please with cream and a cherry on the top?
I don't mean to bitch and moan, but I liked being able to see the text of the URL I'm going to without having to wave my mouse over it. Is it possible to reimplement this, or do you guys all prefer a girly arrow? hehehe :P
Another suggestion is relating to the inline smilies: currently they kill the flow of the text. You had awesome smilies on the "old" 4hv, which were the same height as the text (in pixels) when browser text-size/zoom and line-height were on default. Is it possible to pull this one off on the new forum?
It's the little things that hurt =P
Re: Say Hi
HV Enthusiast, Thu Feb 09 2006, 01:17PM
is there a way to insert a hyperlink into a thread and having it displayed as an actual web address as opposed to a green arrow?
i think its easier to have the hyperlink displayed as a a text hyperlink so its 1) readily visible, and 2) easily to see where its going other than having to move your mouse over it.
thanks
dan
HV Enthusiast, Thu Feb 09 2006, 01:17PM
is there a way to insert a hyperlink into a thread and having it displayed as an actual web address as opposed to a green arrow?
i think its easier to have the hyperlink displayed as a a text hyperlink so its 1) readily visible, and 2) easily to see where its going other than having to move your mouse over it.
thanks
dan
Re: Say Hi
Self Defenestrate, Thu Feb 09 2006, 02:01PM
Aloha. Feels empty, in a sort of office building way. I'm sure there will be a rush of previous members all day. Looking good..
Self Defenestrate, Thu Feb 09 2006, 02:01PM
Aloha. Feels empty, in a sort of office building way. I'm sure there will be a rush of previous members all day. Looking good..
Re: Say Hi
Pcnerd, Thu Feb 09 2006, 02:40PM
hmm, small "quick reply" thing here, but I will introduce myself by posting the member application that I posted, but whas too late to be approved :( :
that will be enough so far :)
I like the forum, but I have a few improvement's, I will post them :)
Pcnerd, Thu Feb 09 2006, 02:40PM
hmm, small "quick reply" thing here, but I will introduce myself by posting the member application that I posted, but whas too late to be approved :( :
author=pcnerd link=board=13;threadid=5627;start=0#msg58176 date=1138281621 wrote ...
Well, let's start an application with a lot more of information:
I'm Pcnerd, generally known at fora like gathering of tweakers, eprogrammeur, and circuitsonline.
Those all three are fora wich have to do with electronics and computers (in Dutch).
I'm watching this forum about a few months now, and started some HV projects of myself, including a 56joule cap-bank (
, some older ones, my MOT's: I am ATM building a TC with a friend of my, based on a 7,5KV 50mA NST power supply. Also I have been done a lot of low voltage experiements, I am starting to etch and using microcontrollers. Maybe in the near future I will start soon with some little experiements with liquid nitrogen2, I have already have been up to some little chemistry experiements.
Some general questions:
How did you find us?
By a link my friend gave me when we were researching on tc's and cap banks.
What are your interests?
As you can see above, almost everything with computers, electrotechnics and a little chemistry.
What are your reasons for joining?
Of course to post comments, as questions and discuss.
Note: My first language is not Englisch, but Dutch.
Well, let's start an application with a lot more of information:
I'm Pcnerd, generally known at fora like gathering of tweakers, eprogrammeur, and circuitsonline.
Those all three are fora wich have to do with electronics and computers (in Dutch).
I'm watching this forum about a few months now, and started some HV projects of myself, including a 56joule cap-bank (
, some older ones, my MOT's: I am ATM building a TC with a friend of my, based on a 7,5KV 50mA NST power supply. Also I have been done a lot of low voltage experiements, I am starting to etch and using microcontrollers. Maybe in the near future I will start soon with some little experiements with liquid nitrogen2, I have already have been up to some little chemistry experiements.Some general questions:
How did you find us?
By a link my friend gave me when we were researching on tc's and cap banks.
What are your interests?
As you can see above, almost everything with computers, electrotechnics and a little chemistry.
What are your reasons for joining?
Of course to post comments, as questions and discuss.
Note: My first language is not Englisch, but Dutch.
that will be enough so far :)
I like the forum, but I have a few improvement's, I will post them :)
Re: Say Hi
..., Thu Feb 09 2006, 03:05PM
hmm, I don't have nay problems making hyperlinks, just type what you want it to show, highlight it, click the picture of a chain down with the tools, and fill in the web adress
http://4hv.org
google
..., Thu Feb 09 2006, 03:05PM
hmm, I don't have nay problems making hyperlinks, just type what you want it to show, highlight it, click the picture of a chain down with the tools, and fill in the web adress
http://4hv.org
Re: Say Hi
Marko, Thu Feb 09 2006, 04:34PM
Hello everyone too. From croatia :D
I see most of you from 'old' 4hv :D but its my first time i'm here.
Im 14 (in month 15) years old, male (ofcourse) !lol andinterested in all kinds of electronics, especially high power/HV (ofcourse too).
I have built some 'tiny' TC-s and larger one some time ago, but that went totally wrong (in all sides) DRSSTC is next intended..
Also i made lots of flyback and ignition coil drivers, other kinds of electronics (radio, atmel microcontrollers, ..) actually im not leaving alone any field of electronics :)
New forum looks great, it only needs to get some 'population' and topics ofcourse :D
Marko, Thu Feb 09 2006, 04:34PM
Hello everyone too. From croatia :D
I see most of you from 'old' 4hv :D but its my first time i'm here.
Im 14 (in month 15) years old, male (ofcourse) !lol andinterested in all kinds of electronics, especially high power/HV (ofcourse too).
I have built some 'tiny' TC-s and larger one some time ago, but that went totally wrong (in all sides) DRSSTC is next intended..
Also i made lots of flyback and ignition coil drivers, other kinds of electronics (radio, atmel microcontrollers, ..) actually im not leaving alone any field of electronics :)
New forum looks great, it only needs to get some 'population' and topics ofcourse :D
Re: Say Hi
uzzors2k, Thu Feb 09 2006, 05:34PM
The forum looks great! Good job Chris!
uzzors2k, Thu Feb 09 2006, 05:34PM
The forum looks great! Good job Chris!
Re: Say Hi
Marko, Thu Feb 09 2006, 05:40PM
You too :D
I built some long ago, powered by ignition coil from 12V it gave some 5cm streamers. (barely visible) and stable arc formed at 2cm.
cool is that it could be drawn safely by hand 8)
Marko, Thu Feb 09 2006, 05:40PM
Current Projects; MiniSGTC
You too :D
I built some long ago, powered by ignition coil from 12V it gave some 5cm streamers. (barely visible) and stable arc formed at 2cm.
cool is that it could be drawn safely by hand 8)
Re: Say Hi
G^3, Thu Feb 09 2006, 06:02PM
Hello everyone. hey have you checked out the new search function. It is pretty darn classy. Anyways I would like to figure out these link problems. www.google.com or how about www.google.com I have no problems the classical and still work and the chain thing is cool what is better/different about that it says. [link=hyperlink url } urlhere [/link}
G^3, Thu Feb 09 2006, 06:02PM
Hello everyone. hey have you checked out the new search function. It is pretty darn classy. Anyways I would like to figure out these link problems. www.google.com or how about www.google.com I have no problems the classical and still work and the chain thing is cool what is better/different about that it says. [link=hyperlink url } urlhere [/link}
Re: Say Hi
uzzors2k, Thu Feb 09 2006, 06:49PM
Nice.
I'm still trying to get a small enough transformer, thought about winding my own, since this thing is going to be tiny! ( and because my caps are only rated for 10kv! :p )
I've tried some half-assed SSTCs before, but everyone knows; half-assed + TC = failure x)
(fun with so many new smilies... )
uzzors2k, Thu Feb 09 2006, 06:49PM
Firkragg wrote ...
You too :D
I built some long ago, powered by ignition coil from 12V it gave some 5cm streamers. (barely visible) and stable arc formed at 2cm.
cool is that it could be drawn safely by hand 8)
You too :D
I built some long ago, powered by ignition coil from 12V it gave some 5cm streamers. (barely visible) and stable arc formed at 2cm.
cool is that it could be drawn safely by hand 8)
Nice.
I'm still trying to get a small enough transformer, thought about winding my own, since this thing is going to be tiny! ( and because my caps are only rated for 10kv! :p )
I've tried some half-assed SSTCs before, but everyone knows; half-assed + TC = failure x)
(fun with so many new smilies... )
Re: Say Hi
Marko, Thu Feb 09 2006, 07:17PM
I used ignition coil and it is perfect.
For more power rectified flyback could be used, or small bug zapper transformer..
I used few beer bottles as caps, that tc obivously didnt come close to resonance but streamers were nice even without it..
I scrapped everything now and im only keeping the wound secondary.
Topload was a ping-pong sized plastic ball in alu foil.
Probably it would be possible some simple SSTC setup with NE555 or maybe ZVS driver (mini DRSSTC) %-6
Marko, Thu Feb 09 2006, 07:17PM
I'm still trying to get a small enough transformer,
I used ignition coil and it is perfect.
For more power rectified flyback could be used, or small bug zapper transformer..
I used few beer bottles as caps, that tc obivously didnt come close to resonance but streamers were nice even without it..
I scrapped everything now and im only keeping the wound secondary.
Topload was a ping-pong sized plastic ball in alu foil.
Probably it would be possible some simple SSTC setup with NE555 or maybe ZVS driver (mini DRSSTC) %-6
Re: Say Hi
Avalanche, Thu Feb 09 2006, 08:21PM
Hiya/test from the Avalanche
Everything seems to be up and running...
Avalanche, Thu Feb 09 2006, 08:21PM
Hiya/test from the Avalanche
Everything seems to be up and running...
Re: Say Hi
uzzors2k, Thu Feb 09 2006, 09:06PM
I actually just put the finnishing touches to my ZVS, maybe I should try a ZVS TC...
uzzors2k, Thu Feb 09 2006, 09:06PM
Firkragg wrote ...
Probably it would be possible some simple SSTC setup with NE555 or maybe ZVS driver (mini DRSSTC) %-6
Probably it would be possible some simple SSTC setup with NE555 or maybe ZVS driver (mini DRSSTC) %-6
I actually just put the finnishing touches to my ZVS, maybe I should try a ZVS TC...
Re: Say Hi
Chris Russell, Thu Feb 09 2006, 11:08PM
A few quick notes:
The green arrow is meant to be a solution for the problem of long URLs. Lots and lots of people will dump a 200 character URL into a post without bothering to format it, wreaking havoc with the board's layout. If you don't like having green arrows, the solution is simple and elegant: use the [url] tags. You can then put whatever text you like for the link, including the original URL, provided it is of a reasonable length.
Signatures are not for dispersing political viewpoints. Flags and other logos are allowed only for the purpose of geographical identification (ie, you are from or are living in Canada, so you put a Canadian flag in your signature), or for showing some sort of affiliation that would be relevant to a science community (for example, ARRL membership).
I agree that if I specifically allowed flags, I would have no choice to accept whichever flags users wanted to post, including country of origin flags, political flags, royal canadian kilted yaksmen flags, and so on. However, the rules are pretty clear on this... I allow images that are not of a political nature.
Chris Russell, Thu Feb 09 2006, 11:08PM
A few quick notes:
The green arrow is meant to be a solution for the problem of long URLs. Lots and lots of people will dump a 200 character URL into a post without bothering to format it, wreaking havoc with the board's layout. If you don't like having green arrows, the solution is simple and elegant: use the [url] tags. You can then put whatever text you like for the link, including the original URL, provided it is of a reasonable length.
Signatures are not for dispersing political viewpoints. Flags and other logos are allowed only for the purpose of geographical identification (ie, you are from or are living in Canada, so you put a Canadian flag in your signature), or for showing some sort of affiliation that would be relevant to a science community (for example, ARRL membership).
I agree that if I specifically allowed flags, I would have no choice to accept whichever flags users wanted to post, including country of origin flags, political flags, royal canadian kilted yaksmen flags, and so on. However, the rules are pretty clear on this... I allow images that are not of a political nature.
Re: Say Hi
Noelle, Thu Feb 09 2006, 11:33PM
Hi! *hands out cookies*
Noelle, Thu Feb 09 2006, 11:33PM
Hi! *hands out cookies*
Re: Say Hi
williamn, Fri Feb 10 2006, 01:36AM
MMMM Cookie.
I just want to see if my avtar works.
williamn, Fri Feb 10 2006, 01:36AM
MMMM Cookie.
I just want to see if my avtar works.
Re: Say Hi
ReddyK, Fri Feb 10 2006, 04:12AM
Hi All,
New board looks great.
Steve
ReddyK, Fri Feb 10 2006, 04:12AM
Hi All,
New board looks great.
Steve
Re: Say Hi
Part Scavenger, Fri Feb 10 2006, 04:25AM
Hello, I'm BAAAAACKK! For all of you who were counting the moments... ;)
Part Scavenger, Fri Feb 10 2006, 04:25AM
Hello, I'm BAAAAACKK! For all of you who were counting the moments... ;)
Re: Say Hi
uzzors2k, Fri Feb 10 2006, 04:14PM
Missed every one of them Part Scavenger!
uzzors2k, Fri Feb 10 2006, 04:14PM
Missed every one of them Part Scavenger!
Re: Say Hi
Kipmans, Fri Feb 10 2006, 04:28PM
Well I think I should say hi too, so:
Hi :)
Kipmans, Fri Feb 10 2006, 04:28PM
Well I think I should say hi too, so:
Hi :)
Re: Say Hi
ragnar, Fri Feb 10 2006, 08:39PM
[quote]
...The green arrow is meant to be a solution for the problem of long URLs. Lots and lots of people will dump a 200 character URL into a post without bothering to format it, wreaking havoc with the board's layout. If you don't like having green arrows, the solution is simple and elegant: use the [url] tags. You can then put whatever text you like for the link, including the original URL, provided it is of a reasonable length....
[/quote1139603864]
The way you modified the old system was neat - truncating more than X characters to the effect "http://meh.domain.com/php?long+stri..."
I'm glad tha classical text-based links still work, thanks!
ragnar, Fri Feb 10 2006, 08:39PM
[quote]
...The green arrow is meant to be a solution for the problem of long URLs. Lots and lots of people will dump a 200 character URL into a post without bothering to format it, wreaking havoc with the board's layout. If you don't like having green arrows, the solution is simple and elegant: use the [url] tags. You can then put whatever text you like for the link, including the original URL, provided it is of a reasonable length....
[/quote1139603864]
The way you modified the old system was neat - truncating more than X characters to the effect "http://meh.domain.com/php?long+stri..."
I'm glad tha classical text-based links still work, thanks!
Re: Say Hi
EEYORE, Fri Feb 10 2006, 10:50PM
Hello all...ready to "dump" some projects on you guys...
This may sound funny, but what IS an asshat?
Matt
EEYORE, Fri Feb 10 2006, 10:50PM
Hello all...ready to "dump" some projects on you guys...
This may sound funny, but what IS an asshat?
Matt
Re: Say Hi
Alfons, Fri Feb 10 2006, 11:04PM
Nice work!
Did you miss me? (you can be honest with me, I can handle criticism)
I hope there will be some more topics soon so we can all enjoy Chris' great work.
Alfons, Fri Feb 10 2006, 11:04PM
Nice work!
Did you miss me? (you can be honest with me, I can handle criticism)
I hope there will be some more topics soon so we can all enjoy Chris' great work.
Re: Say Hi
Simon, Sat Feb 11 2006, 12:12AM
Fresh board means fresh start means fresh avatar.
The old sock-caterpillar with false teeth was getting stale. Now watch out for the evil, 4hv munching Simon!
...um, hi all.
Simon, Sat Feb 11 2006, 12:12AM
Fresh board means fresh start means fresh avatar.
The old sock-caterpillar with false teeth was getting stale. Now watch out for the evil, 4hv munching Simon!
...um, hi all.
Re: Say Hi
skmetal7, Sat Feb 11 2006, 12:26AM
awesome! i wish the background was darker though, but ill survive
ha! we're all noobs...
skmetal7, Sat Feb 11 2006, 12:26AM
awesome! i wish the background was darker though, but ill survive
ha! we're all noobs...
Re: Say Hi
Thingmaker3, Sun Feb 12 2006, 04:10AM
My god... its full of stars...
Thingmaker3, Sun Feb 12 2006, 04:10AM
My god... its full of stars...
Re: Say Hi
Tim Koene, Sun Feb 12 2006, 03:58PM
Say Hi:
Hi.
I am back as well :)
Tim Koene, Sun Feb 12 2006, 03:58PM
Say Hi:
Hi.
I am back as well :)
Re: Say Hi
Dave Marshall, Sun Feb 12 2006, 04:48PM
Mattrg, an asshat is an individual who would wear his ass upon his head as a hat, and dance around in a foolish manner.
In other words, an idiot.
Dave
Dave Marshall, Sun Feb 12 2006, 04:48PM
Mattrg, an asshat is an individual who would wear his ass upon his head as a hat, and dance around in a foolish manner.
In other words, an idiot.
Dave
Re: Say Hi
Bennem, Sun Feb 12 2006, 05:07PM
Hi folks....i'm from the UK, my main interests are tesla coils, especialy DRSSTC, built two now.......Great new forum!
Bennem, Sun Feb 12 2006, 05:07PM
Hi folks....i'm from the UK, my main interests are tesla coils, especialy DRSSTC, built two now.......Great new forum!
Re: Say Hi
bobcat190, Sun Feb 12 2006, 07:32PM
looks great!
I do find myself using the refresh botton alot
but i don't mind..
oh well nice job...smooth move
bobcat190, Sun Feb 12 2006, 07:32PM
looks great!
I do find myself using the refresh botton alot
but i don't mind..
oh well nice job...smooth move
Re: Say Hi
M. Gauldoth, Mon Feb 13 2006, 04:08PM
Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. It is my honor to discover the community, the only thing alive that has a resemblance to the fictional place I dreamt to be, la Club de sports Dangereux.
Allow me to introduce myself. M.G., a fan of fire living in the strange land of China, where laws are loose enough to allow cheap access to analytic quality chemicals. My interest is in all natural sciences and literary art, though the greater portion of my knowledge and practice is limited to the field of chemistry. My current education is highschool level, why I go to school sometimes. I am very pleased to meet you all as people with similar hobbies are scarce around here.
M. Gauldoth, Mon Feb 13 2006, 04:08PM
Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. It is my honor to discover the community, the only thing alive that has a resemblance to the fictional place I dreamt to be, la Club de sports Dangereux.
Allow me to introduce myself. M.G., a fan of fire living in the strange land of China, where laws are loose enough to allow cheap access to analytic quality chemicals. My interest is in all natural sciences and literary art, though the greater portion of my knowledge and practice is limited to the field of chemistry. My current education is highschool level, why I go to school sometimes. I am very pleased to meet you all as people with similar hobbies are scarce around here.
Re: Say Hi
HV Enthusiast, Mon Feb 13 2006, 05:47PM
What part of China are you from?
HV Enthusiast, Mon Feb 13 2006, 05:47PM
What part of China are you from?
Re: Say Hi
Alfons, Mon Feb 13 2006, 08:19PM
我 是 比利时 人，我 å¦ä¹ 汉è¯ã€‚
(Just saying that I'm a Belgian who's learning Chinese - which is true by the way (for those who are concerned about my Chinese talk)
)
Alfons, Mon Feb 13 2006, 08:19PM
living in the strange land of China
我 是 比利时 人，我 å¦ä¹ 汉è¯ã€‚
(Just saying that I'm a Belgian who's learning Chinese - which is true by the way (for those who are concerned about my Chinese talk)
)Re: Say Hi
Hazmatt_(The Underdog), Mon Feb 13 2006, 09:09PM
Wanted to get my new avitar loaded up before I said 'Hi'
Trying to learn how to use this puppy. She's a little hard to handle because she'll spit out a 4' flame!, but I'm learning. I'm gonna call her my 'Dragon' from now on.
Hazmatt_(The Underdog), Mon Feb 13 2006, 09:09PM
Wanted to get my new avitar loaded up before I said 'Hi'
Trying to learn how to use this puppy. She's a little hard to handle because she'll spit out a 4' flame!, but I'm learning. I'm gonna call her my 'Dragon' from now on.
Re: Say Hi
ragnar, Tue Feb 14 2006, 12:33PM
You speak with great eloquence and rare gentility, Mr Gauldoth. :)
ragnar, Tue Feb 14 2006, 12:33PM
M. Gauldoth wrote ...
Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. It is my honor to discover the community, the only thing alive that has a resemblance to the fictional place I dreamt to be, la Club de sports Dangereux.
Allow me to introduce myself. M.G., a fan of fire living in the strange land of China, where laws are loose enough to allow cheap access to analytic quality chemicals. My interest is in all natural sciences and literary art, though the greater portion of my knowledge and practice is limited to the field of chemistry. My current education is highschool level, why I go to school sometimes. I am very pleased to meet you all as people with similar hobbies are scarce around here.
Greetings, ladies and gentlemen. It is my honor to discover the community, the only thing alive that has a resemblance to the fictional place I dreamt to be, la Club de sports Dangereux.
Allow me to introduce myself. M.G., a fan of fire living in the strange land of China, where laws are loose enough to allow cheap access to analytic quality chemicals. My interest is in all natural sciences and literary art, though the greater portion of my knowledge and practice is limited to the field of chemistry. My current education is highschool level, why I go to school sometimes. I am very pleased to meet you all as people with similar hobbies are scarce around here.
You speak with great eloquence and rare gentility, Mr Gauldoth. :)
Re: Say Hi
Tesladownunder, Sun Feb 19 2006, 05:32AM
Anyone else new wants to say Hi?
Peter
Tesladownunder, Sun Feb 19 2006, 05:32AM
Anyone else new wants to say Hi?
Peter
Re: Say Hi
vasil, Tue Feb 21 2006, 07:42PM
Hi people
Seems I can't stay away from high voltage though.
I have a new SSTC project. Pics soon (if it will work..)
vasil
vasil, Tue Feb 21 2006, 07:42PM
Hi people
Seems I can't stay away from high voltage though.
I have a new SSTC project. Pics soon (if it will work..)
vasil
Re: Say Hi
HV Enthusiast, Tue Feb 21 2006, 08:26PM
Well, i didn't offically say Hi yet!!!
HV Enthusiast, Tue Feb 21 2006, 08:26PM
Tesladownunder wrote ...
Anyone else new wants to say Hi?
Peter
Anyone else new wants to say Hi?
Peter
Well, i didn't offically say Hi yet!!!
Re: Say Hi
c4r0, Tue Feb 21 2006, 09:10PM
Me too, so HI ALL!
c4r0, Tue Feb 21 2006, 09:10PM
EastVoltResearch wrote ...
Well, i didn't offically say Hi yet!!!
Tesladownunder wrote ...
Anyone else new wants to say Hi?
Peter
Anyone else new wants to say Hi?
Peter
Well, i didn't offically say Hi yet!!!
Me too, so HI ALL!
Re: Say Hi
Eric, Tue Feb 21 2006, 10:30PM
Hey everybody! I was eprigge on the old board. Purty new forum we got here.
Eric, Tue Feb 21 2006, 10:30PM
Hey everybody! I was eprigge on the old board. Purty new forum we got here.
Re: Say Hi
Omicron, Mon Mar 27 2006, 08:55PM
Hi, I say hi!
Omicron, Mon Mar 27 2006, 08:55PM
Hi, I say hi!
Re: Say Hi
Alessandro, Mon Mar 27 2006, 09:08PM
Hello everybody!
Alessandro, Mon Mar 27 2006, 09:08PM
Hello everybody!
Re: Say Hi
Desmogod, Tue Mar 28 2006, 12:30AM
Hey,
I'm James, one of the few aussie HV'ers.
We need more!
Desmogod, Tue Mar 28 2006, 12:30AM
Hey,
I'm James, one of the few aussie HV'ers.
We need more!
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