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My new computer clock... just for fun "Click" to Login or Register 
IHC Member 1736
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Our Lead Electrician came in with his latest doodle... the guy is always doing something fun with old gear.

 
Posts: 2032 | Location: San Diego, California in the USA | Registered: August 30, 2012
IHC Member 1736
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Computer clock, pic2

 
Posts: 2032 | Location: San Diego, California in the USA | Registered: August 30, 2012
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Forgive me for making this my post first here - I haven't found an introductory area on this forum.

That I have to say, is a very novel way of re using a hard drive chassis. Am I correct in thinking that the disc is in fact one of the hard drive platters?

Regards

David
 
Posts: 72 | Location: Clacton On Sea, Essex, in the United Kingdom | Registered: March 15, 2014
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Dave,

Wherever your first post comes up is your introduction area. Welcome aboard and enjoy your time here. I am sure you will find it informative as well as entertaining.

Steve
 
Posts: 1980 | Location: Kentucky in the USA | Registered: March 18, 2008
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Welcome aboard David,
You'll be glad you joined. There is a wealth of informed members here.


Dave Turner
 
Posts: 1979 | Location: Wilson, North Carolina in the USA | Registered: November 15, 2011
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Dave welcome.
 
Posts: 4395 | Location: Arizona in the USA | Registered: July 23, 2011
IHC Member 1736
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Welcome aboard David,

I just kept the platters out of my old computers... but looks like Jerry re-purposed the entire drive.

Poke around in the research forums... There is a ton of information available on site and links to dozens of other sites.

If looking for a particular area of interest, try the pull down search engine by topic.

and, when all else fails, expose the white underside of your belly and post a question for all of us to chew on.

Try not to forget to feed the kids and say hi to the wife once in awhile.

Paul
 
Posts: 2032 | Location: San Diego, California in the USA | Registered: August 30, 2012
IHC Member 1902
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Welcome aboard David. You will find this a very friendly place full of folks who are more than willing to help you with any problems you may have. All the best for your ongoing membership.
 
Posts: 575 | Location: Walsall in the United Kingdom | Registered: December 19, 2013
IHC Member 1902
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Paul I think that's good use of old computer bits and quite a conversation piece.

There are quite few people you could convince that it was computer powered without needing a power supply. And accurate for eternity. Your colleague should start marketing them.

The one problem I can see is the dust traps. Another job for my ever suffering Wife!


I do like the card holder facility.
 
Posts: 575 | Location: Walsall in the United Kingdom | Registered: December 19, 2013
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