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05-17-07 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Shiznaz
Uh oh that brings up the bright red Scotia "HEY LOOK AT THIS PERV LOOKING AT PERV STUFF!" page
05-17-07 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by LordFoo
Another afterthought, after sleeping on it -- if the output is 5V regulated, you might be able to get away with just putting a diode in series with the load (rated for the appropriate current drawn by the device, of course). One of the weird thing about diodes is that as long as they're operating, they have a voltage drop of about 0.7V --so that'd give you a bit closer to 4.5V (probably within acceptable tolerance?) and regulated.
Again, if the charger is unregulated, it's a whole different ballgame.
EDIT: For something more complicated, you could use a transistor based circuit, see "Emitter-Follower buffer":
https://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu...c/emitfol.html
EDIT AGAIN: Now that I think about it, the easiest way would be to use a normal voltage divider followed by an op-amp configured as a voltage follower -- this basically acts as a buffer between the load (device) and the supply circuit. It'll work only if the charging current isn't too large - typical op-amps can deliver 20-30 mA and "high current" ones are around 200mA.
https://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu...opampvar2.html
Again, if the charger is unregulated, it's a whole different ballgame.
EDIT: For something more complicated, you could use a transistor based circuit, see "Emitter-Follower buffer":
https://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu...c/emitfol.html
EDIT AGAIN: Now that I think about it, the easiest way would be to use a normal voltage divider followed by an op-amp configured as a voltage follower -- this basically acts as a buffer between the load (device) and the supply circuit. It'll work only if the charging current isn't too large - typical op-amps can deliver 20-30 mA and "high current" ones are around 200mA.
https://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu...opampvar2.html
05-17-07 | 08:15 AM
So I says to Mable I says
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Originally Posted by shapelike
1. Mother's Day
2. After you start buying your own clothes, moms stop being lame.
2. After you start buying your own clothes, moms stop being lame.
Anyone here plan on attending the Beer Festival? I've never gone before, but a friend of mine is going to be in town that weekend and he's going so I'm likely going to be (regretting) going (the day after) as well.
05-17-07 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Shiznaz
Thanks but this is all pretty much over my head... I was kind of looking for a 'it will blow up your camera' or 'it will work'. I guess its neither. I did some more research on the charger and it says that it provides from 3V to 6V, so would that mean it adjusts the voltage for devices automatically? That would mean all I would have to do would be to splice a couple of wires...
05-17-07 | 08:47 AM
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You will split the sun in half with your mad scheme...... DO IT!!!!!
How about a solar charger?
How about a solar charger?
05-17-07 | 09:01 AM
In Velo Veritas
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
Burn!
Anyone here plan on attending the Beer Festival? I've never gone before, but a friend of mine is going to be in town that weekend and he's going so I'm likely going to be (regretting) going (the day after) as well.
Anyone here plan on attending the Beer Festival? I've never gone before, but a friend of mine is going to be in town that weekend and he's going so I'm likely going to be (regretting) going (the day after) as well.
05-17-07 | 09:02 AM
In Velo Veritas
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Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer
You will split the sun in half with your mad scheme...... DO IT!!!!!
How about a solar charger?
How about a solar charger?
05-17-07 | 09:03 AM
So I says to Mable I says
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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
when is this beer festival you speak of?
05-17-07 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by cavernmech
The P2, as well as many others, are suspension corrected so they wont adversely affect handling. The Marzo boys are checking the specs and stock to see if they have what may be needed.
05-17-07 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
Aug 10-11. https://www.beerfestival.ca/
05-17-07 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
how about a pen, notebook and a 35mm camera?
05-17-07 | 09:38 AM
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I caved on the PDA front and bought a leatherbound notebook. I was thinking it would be cool if brooks made a notebook cover but its probably best if they spend their time making saddles... My electronics will include a cell phone, an mp3 player, a digicam and a digital watch, as well as my cycling computer.
05-17-07 | 09:56 AM
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to those of you who order from nashbar: what are the shipping fees like and do you have to pay brokerage fees etc? any out there have a valid coupon for them?
05-17-07 | 09:57 AM
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Camping. Was. Awesome. Canoe trip in Killarney Provincial Park = win.
It rained a lot but that only meant that we could be all hardcore and ish.
Um, I ride a fixed gear bike.
Edit: Psst Sirrobin, did my CC come in yet? Want want want!
Edit Edit: You guys going on that Curbside ride? Yes?
It rained a lot but that only meant that we could be all hardcore and ish.
Um, I ride a fixed gear bike.
Edit: Psst Sirrobin, did my CC come in yet? Want want want!
Edit Edit: You guys going on that Curbside ride? Yes?
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05-17-07 | 10:06 AM
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Yay Killarney!
05-17-07 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
to those of you who order from nashbar: what are the shipping fees like and do you have to pay brokerage fees etc? any out there have a valid coupon for them?
05-17-07 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
to those of you who order from nashbar: what are the shipping fees like and do you have to pay brokerage fees etc? any out there have a valid coupon for them?
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05-17-07 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Shiznaz
Shipping fees are fairly reasonable but I always seem to get dinged with heavy brokerage. Check the coupons forum for a valid coupon.
05-17-07 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jeremywhitehorn
to those of you who order from nashbar: what are the shipping fees like and do you have to pay brokerage fees etc? any out there have a valid coupon for them?
Originally Posted by Shiznaz
Shipping fees are fairly reasonable but I always seem to get dinged with heavy brokerage. Check the coupons forum for a valid coupon.
05-17-07 | 10:23 AM
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They will tax basically anything... Certainly bike parts...
Keith, I already ordered a stem from sweet petes. no dice. I'm heading to the shop in half an hour though.
Keith, I already ordered a stem from sweet petes. no dice. I'm heading to the shop in half an hour though.
05-17-07 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by shapelike
1. Mother's Day
2. After you start buying your own clothes, moms stop being lame.
2. After you start buying your own clothes, moms stop being lame.
P.S i worked at a clothing factory in North york before, the shirt you buy from $HIP_PLACE actaully cost about 80 cents to make, with all the costs included. Less if the work was outsourced to Bangladesh, to that end I usually get my clothes from the inspection rejects bin or I just wear my cycling clothes (which my mom did not buy for me). And we pretty much cut for all the "name brands" out there.
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05-17-07 | 10:36 AM
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pwned by remote...
Best served up chilled
^^word to the clothing^^ I used to pick orders for Sears and the Bay in MTL...Tees retailing for 20$ were purchased for less than 2 and shipped in monster containers on a slow boat from India or Pakistan. The reject bin?...Rob that's almost punk rock of ya.
Best served up chilled
^^word to the clothing^^ I used to pick orders for Sears and the Bay in MTL...Tees retailing for 20$ were purchased for less than 2 and shipped in monster containers on a slow boat from India or Pakistan. The reject bin?...Rob that's almost punk rock of ya.
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05-17-07 | 11:19 AM
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Tax yes (GST/PST), but no additional customs tariffs on bike parts
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/p...-99/ch87ne.pdf
Under section 87.14, you can see the list of components -- the only items with tariffs are built up wheels (6.5%) and frames (5%).
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/p...-99/ch87ne.pdf
Under section 87.14, you can see the list of components -- the only items with tariffs are built up wheels (6.5%) and frames (5%).
05-17-07 | 11:26 AM
So I says to Mable I says
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Originally Posted by operator
the shirt you buy from $HIP_PLACE actaully cost about 80 cents to make, with all the costs included.
Who wants to go in on a set of craigslist golf clubs to make polo mallets? brad?
05-17-07 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by somnambulant
zomg. *wes' worldview comes crashing down*
Who wants to go in on a set of craigslist golf clubs to make polo mallets? brad?
Who wants to go in on a set of craigslist golf clubs to make polo mallets? brad?
What's a set of clubs going for on CL?