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    My new project

    I never said that you did. If you would reread what, specifically, I typed, you would see that it was what I had intended to write in the first place. I never said that it wasn't a computer or a terminal. I was simply referencing the supported processors of Borland's C++ Builder's compiler and...
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    My new project

    Simply a typing error on my part. I had meant to type "This particular terminal is farther from a desktop computer and nearer to a PocketPC." This was in reference to both the fact that Borland C++ Builder only natively supports Intel and AMD processors used in desktop and notebook personal...
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    My new project

    First off, Borland's C++ Builder development suites do not support writing native applications for Windows CE 5 or Windows XP Embedded systems. This particular terminal is farther from a computer and nearer to a PocketPC. You would do well to look here for possible alternatives, such as eMbedded...
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    Opinion on a brand of solder wire

    Some general information about fluxes, compiled from multiple sources... ----- Flux is an acidic material that is designed to clean oxides from the solder joint and help transfer heat to the solder joint. In general, there are four categories of flux.     * Clean (RA): Your traditional flux...
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    Looking for a software Breadboard

    Here is a program which simulates working on various types of stipboards/breadboards. There is a demo available. LochMaster I have to admit that I have never used the program and, as such, cannot recommend it based on personal experience. Perhaps others can comment on them having used it or...
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    My girlfriend is getting into electronics

    I would tend to agree with this statement. More only ever equals more efficient up to a common visible point. Let us take being married for instance and cooking dinner. One person can accomplish the job just as efficiently as both, and for two you can generally cut down on preparatory time...
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    Soldering Station Confusion

    For anyone who is curious and based upon information I have gotten here and elsewhere, I decided to go with a Metcal PS-800 soldering system. It operates much like the Weller WCTP series in that the tip temperature is fully regulated and set according to which tip you have inserted. The tip...
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    Soldering Station Confusion

    After doing some research, the Weller WTCPT purports utilizing a unique closed loop method of controlling maximum tip temperature which protects temperature sensitive components. Does this basically act as if you were to lower the tip temperature in any other iron or does it, in fact, remain at...
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    Soldering Station Confusion

    I just started learning about electronics last year and at the time I bought myself a very cheap soldering iron to start out with. (When I say "cheap," I mean that I gave the clerk a ten-dollar bill and received change back in exchange for the item.) I would like to upgrade, preferably to a...
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