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What is a Monochromator
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On the local amateur radio reflector recently there was an interesting discussion about a Monochromator which was being sold at the local auction place. I spent a bit of time working as a Technical Officer in the Chemistry…
Read More »Why being non Vendor focused is important
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I am reminded of a story from my youth that helped me to learn the importance of not being vendor focused. Sadly this lesson was learnt while working as a technician in an environment where I was expected…
Read More »Interconnectivity where it is not expected
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I was actively involved in packet radio here in Canberra in the 80’s and 90’s. Great stuff, and a ton of fun. We had a core group of probably 10 -15 people here who were active. I did…
Read More »A Rockwell RSC Forth System
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When I was a trainee in the Electronics Lab at the Research School of Physical Sciences at the Australian national university, we used Forth to control systems. Tom Rhymes had designed a locally developed Z80 STD bus board,…
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