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    Atoms and Programming: Exploring the Unknown

    Lol. I have my answer. Thanks for the input!
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    Atoms and Programming: Exploring the Unknown

    Is reading ^ Thanks for the input. I'm guessing he meant absolute definitive knowledge of such a thing. He may just be an idiot, I wouldn't call him a master of anything.
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    Atoms and Programming: Exploring the Unknown

    In my computer science class my prof rambled off into examples, one of which was atoms. He said that atoms were just a model for something that we really can't understand yet. Is this correct or is he under some kind of influence or a complete idiot (likely, he teaches programming 'backwards').
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    C/C++ C++ programming and electrical engineering

    basic is used a lot with pics - unless you plan to go professional this would be the way to go.
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    Effect of freezing on Lithium Ion Batteries

    My PSP uses a Li-ion battery. It's been in temps lower than 0c for hours multiple times and it lasted over 3 years and i never noticed a change in charge. This battery went through heavy usage too so i'd side with the little/no effect side.
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    Is Your GPS Always Reliable?

    Most GPS devices can be set to stay on highways, main roads, etc. It's best if you cross-reference if you're not going to a popular destination or if you're going off on side roads. My grandparents were testing their GPS and when they were back in their, small, home town it led them on a random...
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    ESPN's Push to 3D Programming: Pros & Cons

    This morning HLN said that the NFL will be airing 3D games very soon. They said when but I don't remember. Sony is working on a 3d system for the PS3 that does not need a 3d screen or glasses but works on motion/tilt sensor.
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    Difference b/w Dual core and core 2 duo

    Dual Core is intels older line of dual core processors. Core2Duo is their newer line which will be replaced by the i5 I believe.
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    Rewiring an RC car. (56k warning)

    Which genre of xmod are you working w/? it looks like the first release, I can try to work something out assuming mine still works after being dismantlement and who knows what.
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    Calculators Vintage HP calculators are still popular

    I have a Canon TP-8, it's circa 70s or 80s, and it still prints. Doesn't seem to be worth much though.
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    Defragging my hard drive on my windows XP laptop?

    Go to start, then control panel. Change it to category view and select Performance & Maintenance. Then click "Rearrange items on your hard disk to make programs run faster". Click the defragment button and prepare to play the waiting game.
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    How would I increase the flash rate of an LED?

    Alright, thanks! I was probably too specific when googling it. Thanks for that site too!
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    How would I increase the flash rate of an LED?

    I created an led flasher using a 555 IC, 2 1k Ohm & 1 100 Ohm resistor, and 1 1000uF and 1 .01 uF capacitor. If you need to know exactly how it's wired up I can make a schematic. My question is how would I increase the flash rate? I need a flash of about 3(up to 5) per second. As you can tell...
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    Sites where I can purchase small quantities of components?

    If you need leds try superbrightleds.com, they basically have everything you need.
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