Recent content by Pattonias

We were actually talking about this yesterday. We have the capability of writing the code to multiple threads, but the project is in the prototype phase, so currently it is only written to a single thread. I would guess that the code could eventually be optimized should we develop a next...

Sorry, I should have clarified. The code we are running is not generally designed to run on multiple cores, so the single core processing power seems to be the driving metric. In this instance a dual core laptop with higher clock rate was chosen over a newer laptop with quad core, but lower...

I have a question for which I can't seem to find a satisfactory answer. We do a lot of intense real time processing of audio signals in my line of work. (Generally programmed in C) I am a mechanical engineer with only a rudimentary understanding of the process that goes on in the software for...

We have a requirement that if our pipe is going to be fabricated from plate, then it must have a larger than 6-to-1 reduction from the original conventionally cast ingot or continuously cast slab. It is not specified whether this would be hot/cold rolling, but we figured that .5 inch plate...

I am working on a heat treatment plan, and I am curious if there is a go-to source for ttt diagrams for particular materials. I am working with SA-516 70, but it would be nice if there was one place where I could go to get current/reliable information. So far google searches have been unsuccessful.

Honestly, If they are doing what they can to reduce the suffering of the animals, then I can not pass judgement. I would rather they didn't, but I am not going to remain a meat eater and criticize what they are doing.

I am starting a engineering business with some friends while I am still in college. I graduated this past December and I am now working on my Masters. I was curious if anyone else has had a similar experience and what technological field you were in. We are designing an automated welding machine...

Is the problem killing dolphins, or how they are killed? If they were lined up in a chute and killed quickly with a blow to the head one by one, would people be less upset? I have a problem with killing dolphins just like I have a problem with killing dogs. If the process was more humane (e.g...

This looks rediculous. There is nothing in your ear that can detect light as far as I know. If you want to save some money, rig up some LED's and allow the placebo effect to help you feel better for 3-4$.

We are designing a 3 axis mill like machine that will operate on a table top running Linuxcnc. We need the feed rate and tool speed and z force to be dynamically responsive to the force/temperature changes encountered as the tool moves through the material. Traditional cnc code appears to simply...

I am working on a project that will require me to program a cnc like system that can adjust its code based on readings that it receives from sensors as it is running its program. Could anyone give me some pointers on where to start looking for this kind of software? I'm finding my weakness...

Dell's Low end Alienware laptops have been really competitive lately. I purchased mine for 1200$ but I believe many of their gaming laptops start at around 700$. For my hardware choices Alienware beat most competitors for price spec for spec, but that was about 6 months ago.

I have become so frustrated with the Unity GUI that I my never use Ubuntu again. Not long ago, Ubuntu was the go to distro for user friendly Linux. Now it is so difficult to do even the most basic tasks and overloaded with so much useless software that I don't think I'll ever use it again...

If you aren't worried about graphics you could probably save a lot of that 750 dollars. Finding a high-rated laptop with a dual core i5 processor/integrated graphics, 4gb of ram and 500 gb hard drive should run around 450 - 500 dollars. Look for power saving options while shopping. You should...

If the United States was to take on a more passive role, the US would have less of a muscle to flex in international dealings. The very real threat of the US using its military strength to enforce treaties has maintained much of the peace we have today.