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Canary: Simple features, complicated technology
There's no point in a smarthome device unless it makes your life easier. If it can't manage that first and foremost, then all the bells and whistles in the world won't matter.It will be too much trouble to use. That was one of tenets upon which the Canary... >>
Canary: What is it, what does it do and how does it work?
Thermostats are old news. The really hot smarthome battleground of the moment is smart security systems and Canary is a name to note. A young company focused on a single, carefully-designed piece of kit; the core of its credo was to create something simple... >>
10 future technologies that won't be ready anytime soon
The future, 30 years is a long time in technology, and while Back To The Future predicted many things that were right in 2015, Science Fiction and Hollywood are renowned for getting plenty wrong.There's no flying car, no hoverboards and no robot servants... >>
Back To The Future: Did Dan Sung predict 2015 correctly in 2010?
In 2010 Pocket-lint tried to imagine what the future would be like in 2015. Today is yesterday's future, but did we get it right? We've revisited three of the "future diary" pieces we wrote five years ago to find out.Dan Sung's Future diary: 30... >>
Canary All-In-One Home Security review: A bird in the hand
What goes on in your house when you're not there? That's the question that Canary is here to answer with its £159 smart home security system.It sits at home and watches. It watches for movement and, should it sense some kind of tremor in the Force, it... >>
When Pocket-lint met Dr Dre
In 2010 Pocket-lint flew to New York to interview Dr Dre and Jimmy Lovine to talk about the Beats Audio headphones launch.Although promised a long interview slot with the two founders about gadgets, tech, and the new headphones, the 3-day trip ultimately... >>
Google Play Music All Access vs iTunes vs Spotify vs Amazon Cloud Player vs Xbox Music vs Music Unlimited
The arrival of Google Music on UK shores has added to the tumbling pile of digital music service options for people to consider, throw in the just announce All Access setup from Google and you have a Spotify rival to boot. With so many different services... >>
APP OF THE DAY: GroupMe review (Android, iOS, BB and Windows Phone)
Communication, communication. If there were a programme about the most successful mobile phone apps hosted by Kirsty and Phil on Channel 4, that would probably be what it was called. It's the What's Apps of this world, the Skypes and the BBMs that... >>
What is Vine?
If you're looking for the latest craze to sweep the globe, then Vine is what you're after. Vine is a six-second video app that's owned by Twitter and the idea is to create quick, easy and interesting short films to share with your friends on Facebook,... >>
Extreme video calling: up high and down low
We've looked at some fairly innovative ways that people are using video calling beyond just a simple means of communication; innovative but essentially standard. So, today as part of Skype Up Your Life week on Pocket-lint, we're taking it up a gear.This... >>
Professional tips for video calls: using your voice
As director, voice coach and joint artistic lead at The Bridge Theatre Training Company, Mark Akrill knows a fair few things about how to sound good when you speak. A published playwright, Akrill also holds voice workshops for businesses and groups on... >>
Professional tips for video calls: set and background
Welcome back to Skype Up Your Life on Pocket-lint. At this time each day, we'll be looking at how you can improve your video calls by asking some professionals. The professionals in questions are a group of people from an industry that's been working... >>
Video calling for special occasions
We've already seen how important video calling can be in our day-to-day lives. We've looked at how people who live, work or have loved-ones overseas use it to connect and how others use video calling in education. Today in our Skype Up Your Life... >>
Professional tips for video calls: camera work
As part of our expert tips for making better video calls for Skype Up Your Life week on Pocket-lint, today is the day of that most fundamental piece of equipment that is your webcam. More specifically, we need to uncover some basic skills when it comes... >>
Video calling for learning: Spanish, guitar and fitness
It's all very well connecting with your friends and family when making video calls but there's a lot more to these social platforms than pure fun. As part of Skype Week on Pocket-lint, we've been catching up with people all over the globe who use video... >>
Professional tips for video calls: lighting
Filmmaker James Cronin knows a fair bit about lighting. Hired often as a director of photography but best known for his behind-the-scenes documentaries of Hollywood movies, he has a very good idea of how to set up for a video interview. Pocket-lint wasted... >>
APP OF THE DAY: Temple Run 2 review (iOS)
Everyone loves a sequel - well, Hollywood, the game industry and all their test audiences and money men do, anyway. So, perhaps it should be of little surprise that today's App of the Day on Pocket-lint is another in a wave of hit app second comings.... >>
APP OF THE DAY: The Spurs Web review (iPad and iPhone)
It's the January Transfer Window and all those who love football have their eyes glued to the wires to see if they've just picked up the latest wunderkind or a belated Christmas pudding. If that sounds like you (not the pudding) and you happen to... >>
Sony Xperia Z: Details worth examining
The Sony Xperia Z has stood out as one of the hottest gadgets of CES 2013. It's plain to see why. It's big, it's bright, it's bold, it runs the latest version of Android and this is what people seem to be looking for from their mobile phone at... >>
Fitbit Flex fitness band takes on Nike Fuelband
The Fitbit Flex is Fitbit's take on the Nike Fuel band system and, at $99, it's a cheaper take on it too.The functionality is similar. The band houses a tracker which measures your steps, calories shed and the distance you've travelled - and it also manages... >>
Lego Mindstorms EV3 programmable robots coming 2013
Buildable, programmable and very much the adult face of the company, the Lego Mindstorms series is set to return in 2013 in the form of Lego Mindstorms EV3.The Intelligent Brick at the core of the experience now comes with an SD card for local storage,... >>
Ford SYNC AppLink adds Rhapsody, Glympse and more
Ford has added a round of useful apps to its in-car, voice-control system that is Ford SYNC. The AppLink catalogue now includes the on-demand music service Rhapsody.If you launch the Rhapsody app on your phone while in your car, the Ford SYNC system automatically... >>
HTC Q4 profits half what had been expected
HTC profits have reached only about half what analysts had expected, figures from the last quarter of 2012 have revealed. Operating income for the period had been expect to be around the $39 million mark but turned out to be more like $21 million - the... >>
Griffin PowerDock 5 family iDevice charger
From the people who brought you the PowerDock and PowerDock 2 comes, yes, the Griffin PowerDock 5 at CES 2013. As the name suggest, the PowerDock 5 can charge not one but five iOS devices at the very same time.Why is this good? Well, the plan is that... >>
Acer Iconia B1 review: Unconfirmed Android tablet pops up on the web
The Acer Iconia B1 Android tablet is expected to be announced at CES 2013 in a matter of hours and yet it already seems to have popped up, as reviewed by one site in Bulgaria.The 7-inch, Jelly Bean-sporting device is set to go head to head with the likes... >>


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About meTheodore Dreiser (1871-1945) was an American social activist, journalist and novelist best known for his works Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy. Here is a lengthy biography of Dreiser written by Thomas Riggio for the Rare Book & Manuscript Library at the University of Pennsylvania.
About my libraryDreiser's library consists of more than 1,900 volumes, purchased by the University of Pennsylvania from Dreiser's widow in 1949. Here is a nice article about the library written by Roark Mulligan.
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It appears the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words is creating a furor in South Africa because Jacob Zuma, leader of the African National Congress,(ANC)is depicted in a caustic manner by the cartoonist Zapiro(real name Jonathan Shapiro). The cartoon unleashed a storm of controversy because it charges Zuma is using his power in the ANC to overcome government action against him for bribery and other offenses. He has already faced the court on charges he forced his way sexually on at least one woman. The cartoon shows Zuma unbuckling his belt–his buttocks partly exposed–in front of a woman who is being held down by leaders of the ANC, the South African Communist Party, the ANC Youth League, and the Congress of South African Trade Unions. Off to the side, Gwede Mantash, ANC, secretary general is saying: "Go for it boss!" The woman who is going to be raped represents the South African justice system, identified by a banner across her body. Zapiro told the Mail & Guardian, "the primary point is that Zuma is violating the justice system and the spirit of the Constitution. That violation is depicted as rape."
It is expected a crowd of 5,000 Zuma supporters will be descending on the court when the trial is in operation. Zuma, speaking at the University of Johannesberg, argued the court system in a democracy must be criticized if it acts incorrectly. He affirmed his belief "in the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary" and its right to make final legal decisions.
Hundreds of bloggers are commenting on the Zuma case. Perhaps, in the end, the power of a cartoon is in compelling people to think about issues and to express their views in public.


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What Weird Ice Cream Flavors Can You Get In South Jersey?
We are on the hunt for the weirdest ice cream flavors in South Jersey! Can you help us find them?
Here are a few examples that COULD be out there:
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Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream
Secret Breakfast Ice Cream—Don't Ask
Octopus Ice Cream–Again, Don't Ask
Chocolate Flavored Bacon Ice Cream
True flavors—random variety.
What weird ice cream flavors can you taste in South Jersey?
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My father passed away unexpectedly in September. Ever since I was a kid he had a 30-30 in his closet. When my mom and I were cleaning his things I noticed it was gone and she said she didn't know what happened to it. I was bummed as I wanted it for sentimental reasons.
My brother in law came over tonight to help run some wiring for my car lift in my shop and we got to discussing my range time last night. He said " you know I have your dad's 30-30". I said "no, I didn't know that". He said my dad had given it to him many years ago as a birthday present before I was really into guns heavily.
He told me he would give it to me if I wanted it. I didn't want to be rude as it was a gift to him but it would mean a lot to me to have it. I explained that to him and he said that I should have it. So he is bringing it over Saturday for me.
I may not even shoot it but I wanted it because my dad has had it since before I was even born.


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This isn't another attempt to heckle Nascar fans, this is meant to try to show you all the great things about the Indy 500, and chances are, if you like the Daytona 500, you'll love the Indy 500. Here are five main reasons why the Indianapolis 500 is and always will be better than the Daytona 500:
There are so many traditions involved with the Indianapolis 500. The first race was in 1911 and the race was won by Ray Harroun, which makes this year's the 96th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. The track was covered 3.2 million bricks by Carl G. Fisher, which gave it the nickname "The Brickyard". As the race developed through the years, more traditions started up. The race is held every Memorial Day weekend (last weekend in May), which, in turn, led to many tributes to our brave men and women who serve for our country. A multitude of soldiers are invited to attend the race. I can tell you as someone who attended the race in 2006, it was chilling to here the thunderous applause for the soldiers as they marched through the pits as the national anthem was being sung. And speaking of thunderous applause, Indy is the biggest one day sporting event in the world, averaging about 350,000 fans on race day.
As far as the Daytona 500, the only real tradition I see is it is held on the third of February. The race started in 1959, this last race being the 54th running of Daytona, nearly half as many as Indianapolis. You can't buy tradition, and Indianapolis has a hell of a lot more tradition than Daytona.
Indianapolis was originally started out as a testing facility, but then it turned into an actual race. Through the years, the open wheel cars that Indycar have developed so much. The cars look nothing like they did in the past, with new aero packages, engine designs, tires, and other changes have led to big speeds and fast cars. The cars have changed dramatically. Cannot say the same as the Nascar through the years. Technological advances have abounded in Indycar. Small things, like something as little as the first rear view mirror, started at Indianapolis. I don't want to go as far to say this has been the best safety improvement in history (maybe second to the HANS device) but the SAFER barrier was developed in conjunction with IMS and The University of Nebraska. The SAFER barrier is now used around the world and has saved a countless number of lives. With higher speeds and little margin for error, there is a greater risk involved at Indy, with a greater reward.
Nascar, well, I don't have much. Safety has improved. The car itself, not that much. I mean, IMS started as a testing track. Daytona (at least the cars) came from bootlegging......
This is how the Indycars have looked through the years by decade (the race winning car, excluding 2012):
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Lots of changes above. Now, here is Nascar over the decades, each car the winner of that year's Daytona 500:
Track Layout
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is, well, basically, a rectangle. The main passing zones are in turn one and turn three. It takes so much strategy to line up a pass and the drivers have to time it right so they can make it stick going into T1 and T3. There is no margin for error. Don't try passing on the outside of T4, just ask Graham Rahal (twice) and JR Hildebrand. The restart point at Indy is in-between Turn's 3 and 4, and that also takes a lot of skill to weave and accelerate accordingly to line up a pass into T1. We see a lot of exciting moments on the restarts.
Daytona is a high speed tri-shaped oval. Don't want to be arrogant and say you can pass everywhere, but the restrictions to overtaking is far less than at Indy. Not to mention you can beat and bang with others and continue to race. No such thing at Indy.
Oh man, how awesome is qualifying for the Indianapolis 500?! Starts out with a lot of practice for the drivers to get the trim just right. With the new rules set in place in 2010, eight days before the race is Pole Day, which is on a Saturday. The top 22 times are set in stone for the race, and it's gravy baby for them. But of those 22, the top nine lose their time and they re-qualify in a shootout for the pole, but they are still guaranteed a spot in the top nine. This has been such an awesome system that creates a lot of suspense and excitement.
But if you think Pole Day is exciting, you don't know nothin' about Bump Day. The new system has positions 23-33 qualified. Once the field has 33 cars with a time, from then on out, the 34th, 35th, etc; can qualify and bump their way into the field if they have a faster time than the 33rd car. Once the clock hits 6pm est, the car who is on track will be the last car on track, and they are the final run. It makes things oh so interesting, and some big names end up not making the field.
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I will say, Nascar's qualifying is pretty awesome for the Daytona 500. Not as cool as Indy's system, but still cool nonetheless. The only problem with Nascar is that with 43 cars on the grid, there are several drivers in the field who a) don't belong in there b) start-and-park cars. But still exciting.
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The one example I always think of when it comes to Indy 500 integrated in the national media and the culture of society is from the great movie, "Christmas Story", when Ralphie helps his father change a blown tire on the car, he says, "My old man always saw him in the pits at Indianapolis Speedway for the 500." If you need any other references with integration into the mass media, watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHBa8_Unedw
As far as the telecast goes, I believe Indy has a better pre-race and race coverage. ABC, despite all the commercials, do a fantastic job with amazing intros, great commentary before the race, and doing a good job of building up the hype for the race.
Nascar's pre-race includes us listening to Darrell Waltrip the whole time... And there isn't as much attention for the Daytona 500 throughout our culture.
This is why the Indianapolis 500 is greater than the Daytona 500.
Let me know what you are thinking. Thanks to James, Mathew, and Gus for the help.
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Let's say you have an idea for a killer iPhone app. Where do you begin? Head First iPhone Development will help you get your first application up and running in no time. You'll quickly learn to use iPhone SDK tools, including Interface Builder and Xcode, and master Objective-C programming principles that will make your app stand out. It's a complete learning experience for creating eye-catching, top-selling iPhone applications.
We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First iPhone Development provides a visually-rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.
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Great Book
By ktabors
from Oakland, CA
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I went through the book and all its examples in about three weeks. This was almost two years ago. I thought the examples were done and relavent. I enjoyed this book and wanted to finish it. I've recommend this book to several people and used it as a reference since. It was perfect at teaching without being a boring reference book like sooooo many computer books end up being.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Great Book !!!
By JulioGFlores
from Mexico City
About Me Designer, Developer
If you are looking for a starter book, this is the one.
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Great book
By Lakelog
from Fenton, MI
About Me CCBW, Designer, Developer, Educator, Maker
Good totally understandable first book i've bought, and I've bought a lot, that actually allowed me to write a useful program. Directions were given without making it too complicated. Other books try to show how smart THEY are and forget us beginners.Bad a little disjointed and broken up code wise!
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The style is good, but not the content
By tequilatamm
from Sydney, Australia
I agree with many of the other reviews.I am a long-time programmer and have done some programming in C languages, but not enough to have a working knowledge of general syntax.The style of this book, trying to use a lot of pictures and entertaining techniques to make the concepts stick, is very well-done. I find the book entertaining and not boring like some others.However, without a very experienced knowledge of C, and with several errata throughout the book with the C code, and no clues on what to do when your code doesn't work or compile the way it was supposed to, I am getting frustrated before even finishing chapter 2.Another reviewer said to get your skill level for C languages up to scratch before using this book, but I feel that once you had done that, this book would seem rather simplistic, and wouldn't be that useful.In short, it sort of doesn't have an appropriate audience.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Excellent book - but not for games devs
By Peter
from Cheshire, UK
This book is for you if you already are comfortable with OO development, and MVC would help.It's a demanding book, in that it expects you to do the exercises and use your brain. If you do then it's very rewarding.Particularly like the way the Head First series attacks problems from several angles at once - not repetitious, but reinforcing. Also it encourages you not to just kid yourself that you've understood just because you could get the examples to work!Drawbacks:1) It was perfect for what I wanted, but if you're looking to code games using Quartz or OpenGL then this is not the right book.2) Needs proofreading / spell-checking. I've seen this with a few other O'Reilly books.Quick suggestion:The 'There are no stupid questions' section at the end of each chapter could be mirrored on the website so that your own stupid questions can be added and discussed in that same chapter structure.
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Not a good starter book
By Mark91773
from McKinney, Texas
After having used the Headfirst C# book with a lot of good results and pretty cool programming experiences, I decided I wanted to take a crack at iPhone development. I find the whole Headfirst series to be pretty well done. But even with past programming experience, I am ready to throw in the towel on this book. I assumed that the book would be able to bring me up to speed on the Apple tools and Objective C. I was only half right. The tools are explained very well, but the Objective-C part is a mess. I was quickly left behind, even after multiple readings. The problem is that the book launches right into the development of applications without adequately going over the source code itself. I'm sorry, but I'm lost, dazed and confused. If you know Objective C from another life, such as previous MAC development, go for it. But if Objective C is new to you, read another Objective C book first before plunging in to this one.
Great intro to iPhone development
By ueberhund
from Salt Lake City, UT
This is an excellent introduction to iPhone development, including Xcode and Objective-C. Like the other "Head First" books, this book takes a step-by-step approach to development, providing lots of examples and samples to help the reader along. The book actually steps the reader through building a couple of sample applications. These applications start our small and simple, but become increasingly more complex as each chapter progresses. By the end of the book, you've actually built some pretty sophisticated iPhone applications. You'll also get experience using a number of built-in iPhone functionality, including the GPS and phone.There are a few things the book doesn't cover, including using a built-in web browser and the accelerometer. Additionally, if you're interested in submitting an app to the AppStore, you'll be on your own, as the book ends right at that point. However, aside from those few issues, this book will put you well on your way to developing iPhone applications. After just a few chapters, I had enough knowledge and experience to develop my own iPhone app. I'd recommend this book as a good introduction to iPhone programming.
A good introduction
By rod dog
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I like the Head First style of description and hand-written notes although the text jumped from simple description to more advanced concepts and back. Save yourself some time - the printed version has many frustrating code inaccuracies - load the examples (which work correctly) from their site[@]
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The Chinese writer who won 2010's Nobel Peace Prize
Liu Xiaobo won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010 -- while serving a prison sentence in China for "inciting subversion" with writings that urged reform of the government. A poet and scholar, Liu earned an undergraduate degree in literature from Jilin University in 1982, then studied at Beijing Normal University, where he earned his doctorate in 1988 and became a faculty member. He was a visiting professor at New York's Columbia University when student protests broke out in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in June of 1989. Liu Xiaobo returned to Beijing and threw himself in the middle of the dispute between the Red Army and the student protestors. Liu helped negotiate a peaceful evacuation of the square, but his support of the protesters got him 2 years in prison and a lifetime of being monitored by Chinese authorities. Liu Xiaobo is currently in prison for co-authoring a document called Charter '08, a manifesto that urged political reform and criticized the Chinese Communist Party for violating human rights. He was taken into custody in December of 2008, convicted in December of 2009 and sentenced to 11 years in prison.
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In the last week we've been previewing the 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates season. Below are all of the links to the season previews.
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As if the end of holiday break isn't enough of a bummer, January also means semester exams for many secondary teachers. And despite our efforts to write fair exams, sometimes the grades just don't turn out as we think they will. Should we use a curve? If you're looking to make such an adjustment, a math blog called Division by Zero offers a complete guide to curving exam grades.
We may think of curving as something for college professors, and while the blog author is exactly that, the technique is certainly useful at the secondary level, too. Before detailing the process, it starts with a thoughtful introduction about when and why we might consider curving exam grades. There follows an explanation of 10 different ways to curve (eight serious and two humorous), including the pros and cons of each method. It's an excellent overview that will leave you with plenty of options should your students not quite produce the grades you expect.
For lovers of math, the blog offers plenty of other interesting topics, but this guide would be useful for teachers of any subject. However, in deciding when and how to curve, I'll echo the blog author's advice: "Use your judgment. You know the class, and you know the material."
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Both Apple and Google this week officially released updates to their respective operating systems with the former plugging a security vulnerability and the latter improving the appearance of apps on tablet devices.
Apple released iOS 4.3.4 over the weekend with the main reason being to plug a flaw in the software, which was uncovered by researchers attempting to find a way to jailbreak iDevices on iOS 4.3.3. The problem could occur when users open a web page containing an infected PDF file, which could be downloaded without the users' knowledge.
The update is available now by plugging in your iDevice and opening iTunes. As with all iOS updates you will have to download the entire file, an issue which will be fixed in iOS 5. While the flaw could have been used for malicious purposes, it was also used to jailbreak the devices with the web-based JailBreakMe 3.0, which frees users from the tight restrictions Apple places on its iOS software.
Looking to the world's number one mobile operating system, Google has updated the tablet-specific version of Android, known as Honeycomb or Android 3.0, with version 3.2. This version had already reportedly rolled out to the Motorola Xoom but now Google has made the update official. The new version is again nothing revolutionary but will help make using Android apps not designed with tablets in mind, a little easier.
As well as being optomised for use on a wider range of tablets (Toshiba Thrive, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Acer Iconia A500), Android 3.2 introduces a new 'compatibility zoom' mode that gives users a new way to view fixed-sized apps on larger devices. The new mode provides a pixel-scaled alternative to the standard UI stretching for apps that are not designed to run on larger screen sizes, such as on tablets. The new mode is accessible to users from a menu icon in the system bar, for apps that need compatibility support.
As always with Android, users will have to wait for the manufacturer and/or network to push out this update.
Source: Android Developers


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Dear all,
Hi, my name is Silvia. I use a Roland MDX40A, with SRP player. I am trying to drill 50x50 holes in a thin plastic sheet. I designed a square plate of 0.4 mm thick, with the holes in it. Saved as stl, and opened in srp player. After quite some trials I found out that in 'grinding' mode the tool does not lift above the work piece, so my thin work piece is damaged. In 'finishing' mode the tool does lift. I do not want the tool to move over the entire surface like a milling tool, I only want to drill the holes.
For holes of 0.4 mm I can not get the thing to work with a tool of 0.4 mm diameter. I have to trick the software into thinking the tool has a diameter of 0.3 mm.
The generated tool path depends on whether I do a partial or full z-depth setting, and even on how deep I set the z values... Maybe also on the thickness of my part and the thickness of my model?
For 20x20 holes I accidentally got it to work... but now I'm stuck again...
If I also select the top of the work piece, then the whole top surface is milled, and sometime a few RANDOM holes are milled (takes very long). If I start my selection below the surface, then sometimes nothing is milled, sometimes only a few RANDOMLY selected holes are milled... I am stuck. How to set the settings so all holes are finished as if I do a drilling action?
Best regards,
How to drill holes in SRP player?
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