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Re: [ComputerVoltageSources] Re: Display Help

2006-03-28 by harrybissell

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uhhh... not

It says...

send check or money order to Harry Bissell....   :^P

H^) harry

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drmabuce wrote:
> 
> Hi Dave
> sorry for the delay. i had PAYING gigs all weekend
> (all too rare!)
> 
> 2nd question first:
> 
> --- In ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com, "djbrow54" <davebr@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Do people want a blank screen on power up or a default message?  I
> put
> > messages on both of my previous designs.  What should it display?
> >
> 
> IMHO, it should say:
> "CVS LCD display"
> "by Dave Brown"
> 
> you should get a curtain call for all your work.... god knows there
> ain't no money in it!
> ;'>
> 
> --- In ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com, "djbrow54" <davebr@...>
> wrote:
> 
> >
> > My display spec has a set of pre-programmed default fonts for the
> > eight user defined characters.  What do people want?  My treble clef
> 
> > really sux.  Can someone design a better one
> 
> i tried hard but the 'squint factor' proved to me time after time that
> your trebele clef is the best compromise with the 7x5 grid without
> becoming an ampersand
> 
> > or have a better
> > suggestion for these eight characters?
> 
> i reviewed the character set and here are my thoughts
> 
> after i thought about it ...
> i like the hex and decimal symbols... kudos!
> 
> i think we need an Up and Down arrow more than a natural sign or
> sharp. The natural is only relevant in the context of a key signature
> and that's WAY outside the capabilities of the display.
> i'll grant you that having a dedicated flat instead of a plain
> lower-caste "b" is a a little more readable, but the ASCII crosshatch
> will do fine for a sharp.
> 
> For myself, i'd never use the clefs or the note symbols but i can't
> think of anything MORE applicable so they win by default.
> 
> that's my $.02
> 
> and , as ever, THANKS for all your hard work
> -doc
> 
> > Dave
> >
> 
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