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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "kennytrussell"
<kenneth.trussell@...> wrote:
>
>
> > The problem is, if we enter the implementation details that will be
> mostly electronics and sw and it'll be boring for those who're not
> interested.
>
> There are always threads in any group that are not of interest to
> everyone but I think a significant number of folks here would be
> interested. I would think anyone interested in making PCBs is
> interested in electronics an sw, etc.
Speaking as listowner, I agree. I think it would be a shame if the
discussions took place outside of the public eye.
However: this is going to cover a very -broad- area of hardware,
firmware, software, inks, printhead driving signals, etc. So with that
in mind, I've created the Inkjet_PCB_Construction group. Volkan, and
everyone else involved or interested in modifying or building such a
beast, I hope you'll join there.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Inkjet_PCB_Construction/
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On Topic vs off topic:
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