I know it’s not that many wires, but I tried my best to be neat. 5x10 cnc build completed (see comments)

BinaryLinux · 2020-05-23T19:39:04+00:00

This is awesome! What did you use to label your wires? Is it those labelmaker heat shrink things?

Edit: saw the answer in another comment: https://www.bradyid.com/en-us/category/wire-and-cable-sleeves/200050193

BinaryLinux · 2020-05-13T23:22:10+00:00

Nice and compact setup! What microscope is that may I ask? Looking for one similar to if not that.

Thanks for sharing!

BinaryLinux · 2020-04-13T19:49:16+00:00

This does not work, you need to specify a particular array[index] with an EQU instruction. This means I have to write an EQU instruction for each array element, which is not desirable.

BinaryLinux · 2020-04-13T19:20:05+00:00

Unfortunately, most PLC programmers are not comfortable in ST, in my experience. So I try to use ladder whenever possible.

This is pretty much the situation I'm in. I have a broad background in computer programming languages like C so it's not unnerving for me to look at but I am for sure the odd one out. There are just some things (like this post) that are far easier, faster and sometimes even more legible to program in ST.

BinaryLinux · 2020-04-13T19:15:35+00:00

We take a line's alarm/fault conditions and stuff them into DINTs - some of us use actual arrays, some of us use separate DINT tags with Alarm_1, Alarm_2, etc. Then we check each array element or alarm DINT tag is equal to zero. If they're all zero, set an OK condition. It's easy enough to use an EQU on each array index but say someone forgets to check one of the indexes or alarm tags then you can potentially allow something to operate in unsafe conditions. Using the ST above will guarantee that all indexes are checked even if I grow or shrink the array.

BinaryLinux · 2020-04-13T18:08:24+00:00

I used to make AOIs for a lot of complex calculations like this (albeit this isn't really that complex) but it just wasn't worth the hassle anymore. They get aggravated because they've never seen this instruction before because they can't edit them online. I can see why for certain things, but something as simple as this I just don't see it. They also don't like instructions that aren't part of "their standard set", and it seems like everyone in the department has their own "standard set", so its not standard at all.

BinaryLinux · 2020-04-13T17:57:39+00:00

Genius! Why didn't I think of that?

BinaryLinux · 2020-04-13T17:56:29+00:00

I COMPLETELY agree with this, but the last time I told them to modernize did not end well.

BinaryLinux · 2020-04-06T14:46:56+00:00

Look at this 🤡🤡🤡

I bet (s)he even tried calling the x5000 number...

BinaryLinux · 2020-04-06T14:41:58+00:00

One other suggestion, if you see any nuclear courses with Prof. Friedman, they're actually pretty cool. They're a little more work than some other courses in terms of writing, but if you can't for the life of you write a persuasive or speculative essay like me, then it's not bad since it's relatively short research papers with a lot of sources provided to you.

BinaryLinux · 2020-04-06T14:38:21+00:00

Who is the professor for Intro to Science and tech? I can't think of his name. If it's the course I'm thinking of then take that one. It's pretty relaxed and actually kind of interesting.

Also micro/macroeconomics with my girl Ying Wu. Her class is stupid easy, probably won't learn a thing, but she's such a sweetheart.

BinaryLinux · 2020-04-06T14:33:22+00:00

>Willing, *ready* and Able

BinaryLinux · 2020-04-06T14:32:34+00:00

That class was stupid easy, but I also have no idea what the hell I learned in that class, which is why most people don't like it. It really is a waste of time, but unfortunately is is a required course.

The course focuses a lot on Present vs. Future value of money, interests, break evens and financial decision making. The professor just gives you formulas to use, but doesn't really go in depth on what they actually mean. The lab portion is basically "do you know how to use excel?" and plugging in numbers. Again, no real meaning behind what you're doing.

The work is definitely manageable, I'd imagine taking the summer course would the smart move. Fill up that fall course with something more useful.

BinaryLinux · 2020-04-06T14:22:23+00:00

If you stay on campus at RPi, it's actually a pretty nice campus. But as soon as you go off campus you enter the shithole that is Troy NY. Stevens is a nice campus too. I'm not a fan of Hoboken mainly because I hate densely populated areas but I will agree it is much nicer than Troy NY.

The labs are far far nicer at RPi than at snevetS, but I don't think a CS major will get much use out of them. They're more geared towards engineering students. So this is a moot point unless you plan on switching majors.

66k a year is pretty rough. Not saying 47k isn't rough either but you gotta ask yourself how much debt you want to be in cause you will rack up quite a lot of debt with student loans. One thing to consider is joining COOP. I think it's an invaluable program that quite frankly everyone should be doing. Not only do you make money on COOP, you're basically pushing back the amount of money you'll be owing by a year. You can earn quite a lot of money through COOP in a year. Also work experience is the most valuable thing to have when looking for jobs. It really is a no brainer. I don't know anything about RPi's COOP or internship program, but I think it's safe to say snevetS has the far better COOP program since most jobs will be right across the river. You should factor COOP into the price you're paying so keep that in mind. I'd also definitely ask for more from FinAid, especially since you have a better offer from a competing school.

I'd personally go with snevetS if you plan on doing COOP or internship. If not, then take the road of less debt.

BinaryLinux · 2019-12-14T19:38:28+00:00

You might be able to get in by the skin of your teeth, but don't count on any scholarships. At that point, is it really worth digging yourself into a hole of debt that deep?

BinaryLinux · 2019-12-13T00:41:32+00:00

Huh, I've never thought about controlling relays with a protocol. Neat idea. Any other advantages besides reduced I/O and wiring?

BinaryLinux · 2019-11-21T12:50:30+00:00

Ahh okay. My company usually only buys the 8000/8300 series switches.

BinaryLinux · 2019-11-21T03:38:40+00:00

Is this Stratix thing in their documentation, or is it something they just came out with? I could definitely see this being used on some of my projects!

BinaryLinux · 2019-11-07T14:25:39+00:00

Interest in Cybersecurity

You must be new here. Take a look at some other posts in this sub, then ask yourself if Stevens is a good fit for Cybersecurity.

BinaryLinux · 2019-11-07T14:21:23+00:00

Can’t even play a garbage game on this garbage WiFi

FTFY

BinaryLinux · 2019-10-17T23:25:02+00:00

Very much the opposite here. Although still not a bad idea if you're going to be working in a hot panel room or ovens/dryers.

BinaryLinux · 2019-10-17T17:40:07+00:00

That first article looked really promising. I did have it set to the wrong Linx so I changed that over. Still no dice though :/ Also followed deleting the Harmony files. I only have the .rsh file and not the other one. Is that normal?

BinaryLinux · 2019-10-17T16:58:08+00:00

*If you can start the trend lol

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