PaulT Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 it is extraordinary that windows considers itself a higher priority than whatever task the user has set it to do. Good job cars, planes & trains have better manners! Thats because the safety critical systems are designed using real time control operating systems where the designer controls priorities. This is why RaspberryPi and Microbits introductions in schools are so much more important than pupils learning Office etc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Paul Yes, I wholeheartedly agree! It wouldn't hurt for some of the interrupt priorities on consumer systems to be given a bit more thought however. The classic alert window on an iphone stopping the user ending a call until the alert is acknowledged is a particular irritation Anyhow miles OT! Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysarefun Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) Hi again Emblaserers! I'm back from the big ef en flood. 2 weeks of tearing up carpets and dealing with insurance companies and working out how to convince them that a pile of papier mache was once expensive laser friendly taskboard stock that cost $120 to ship from the USA... All my cardboard and ply got soaked and now has mould all over it, but - and I know this has nothing to do with model railways - I've found enough dry veneer bits to have a play with marquetry using the emblaser, to make a lid for a jewelry box ... mainly so I can get permission from the other half to get an emblaser2! Now back to working out insurance forms...! Cheers, Chris Edited June 19, 2016 by monkeysarefun 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teetrix Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Hi Chris, the marquetry is superb. Maybe even a way to raise funds for the hobby... Sorry to hear about the flooding. I hope you was able to rescue the items your heart is set on, all other things can be replaced. Good luck with the insurance companies! Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysarefun Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 Michael, Thanks so much for the kind thoughts.! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted June 19, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2016 Chris best wishes at a troubling time Nick who is still waiting for fresh supplies of ply................ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysarefun Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 Hi Nick, Thanks for the kind wishes. I do have some ply I can send you, it arrived as 1,5mm, now its about 4mm , kind of spongy and speckly green! Let me know i f you want it and we can work something out. Cheers, Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted June 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2016 I'm thinking of you Chris, and I hope it all gets shipshape quickly for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkly Labs Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi all! My name is Sam. I've recently joined the Darkly Labs team and it has been truely fascinating learning the ins and outs of the Emblaser, but more specifically, looking through all the amazing creations it can achieve. After looking through much of the content in this forum, I just had to ask if anyone would object to us sharing some of your creations on our Facebook page? We think people would love to see your work! Have a nice day Emblaserers! Thanks, Sam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted June 21, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi all! My name is Sam. I've recently joined the Darkly Labs team and it has been truely fascinating learning the ins and outs of the Emblaser, but more specifically, looking through all the amazing creations it can achieve. After looking through much of the content in this forum, I just had to ask if anyone would object to us sharing some of your creations on our Facebook page? We think people would love to see your work! Have a nice day Emblaserers! Thanks, Sam no problem from me Nick who is still waiting for plywood supplies........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I'm very happy for you to do so Sam - Welcome to our world.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted June 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Owdo Sam, good to see you. I've not got much to show at the moment, unless you count long strips of bricks for a platform. Im really enjoying the learning curve though. I thought I'd have a go at getting Trolase ADA over here before the UK. No retailers as far as I can see, but Trotec are just down the road in Vancouver. They are wholesale only, but you never know, I might be able to persuade them as I can feasibly use it in my work... If not, then I'll be importing it I suppose. Edited June 21, 2016 by JCL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted June 21, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Having declined Chris kind offer of soggy plywood in my attempt to find an alternative supplier I tried 4dmodels, postage charges where such that I added a couple of try me sheets. Result their 0.8mm ply does not cut ( it would at numerous x multiple passes I suspect but gave up after trying 10 cuts and a very chard edge) so I suspect it is marine / exterior grade. However the 1mm mfd cuts very well 3 passes 100% 11mm second. its the giant coin shot again funny how photos always show the bits you missed to be honest drawing the bricks sent me slightly Building i intended for the area groups shunting plank time I add the overlays and bits it should be alright Nick edited for pp spelling Edited June 21, 2016 by nick_bastable 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi Nick, Where did the 1mm MDF come from? Anywhere local (said he, hopefully) ? Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted June 21, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi Nick, Where did the 1mm MDF come from? Anywhere local (said he, hopefully) ? Best Simon Simon 4dmodels London, excellent if expensive mail order with next day delivery although I believe they have a retail shop if your i that area Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scanman Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi guys Having spent the last few days entertaining relatives I thought it was time to get back to the workbench. I've been trialling various materials at various settings on the Emblazer. Hopefully the attached 'PDF' will be of interest. Interestingly I had the same results with 0.8 ply that Nick got - and MY ply was reputedly laserable... .materias and cutting info.pdf. If anyone has trouble opening it I can put it up as a '.doc' Regards Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted June 21, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi guys Having spent the last few days entertaining relatives I thought it was time to get back to the workbench. I've been trialling various materials at various settings on the Emblazer. Hopefully the attached 'PDF' will be of interest. Interestingly I had the same results with 0.8 ply that Nick got - and MY ply was reputedly laserable... .materias and cutting info.pdf. If anyone has trouble opening it I can put it up as a '.doc' Regards Ian Ian looking at your results I would suggest faster speed and multi cuts work better with less burning , good quality 0.8mm interior ply does cut ( as per my wagons) trouble is the suppliers whose wood cuts is out of stock NIck 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysarefun Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) Hi all! My name is Sam. I've recently joined the Darkly Labs team and it has been truely fascinating learning the ins and outs of the Emblaser, but more specifically, looking through all the amazing creations it can achieve. After looking through much of the content in this forum, I just had to ask if anyone would object to us sharing some of your creations on our Facebook page? We think people would love to see your work! Have a nice day Emblaserers! Thanks, Sam Hi Sam, Sorry for the delay getting back to you, but I've sure had a crappy month - floods, then on the weekend I killed my laptop with a full cup of coffee and this morning my dog (who made a small cameo appearance in post #1 of this thread) passed away, but enough about my woes, in regards to your question I'm happy for you to use any pictures that you think Facebook worthy. Cheers, Chris. Edited June 22, 2016 by monkeysarefun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted June 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2016 Good god Chris, I'm so sorry. I hope things turn around quickly for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Chris, I'm extremely sorry to hear about your loss - it's vey hard.... All the best, Giles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Nothing to do with railways at all, but Di and I have been playing, and the Emblazer will even do this....... Slate. 5mm/sec, 100% 1 pass 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scanman Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Sam - no problems! Chris - 'B****y hell mate - all that's missing is the 'four horsement'... Best wishes for a csppedy resumption of what passes for 'normality' Giles - re 'Slate'. I WAS wondering - having a fair amount left over from a house rebuild... Anyone want any placemats - probably with railway designs thereon?? Hi all! My name is Sam. I've recently joined the Darkly Labs team and it has been truely fascinating learning the ins and outs of the Emblaser, but more specifically, looking through all the amazing creations it can achieve. After looking through much of the content in this forum, I just had to ask if anyone would object to us sharing some of your creations on our Facebook page? We think people would love to see your work! Have a nice day Emblaserers! Thanks, Sam Hi Sam, Sorry for the delay getting back to you, but I've sure had a crappy month - floods, then on the weekend I killed my laptop with a full cup of coffee and this morning my dog (who made a small cameo appearance in post #1 of this thread) passed away, but enough about my woes, in regards to your question I'm happy for you to use any pictures that you think Facebook worthy. Cheers, Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted June 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2016 That slate is fantastic, like Ian I am looking to do a gift for some neighbours who have helped us a lot over the last year. He's a Canadian Pacific man, so a beaver on a stone coaster would look good. I just need to find a slate coaster. Aha, my wife is going to North Wales tomorrow with her folks... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 We're going to try tattooing next week...... If I can get anyone to stay still for long enough.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Smeeton Posted June 22, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 22, 2016 That slate is fantastic, like Ian I am looking to do a gift for some neighbours who have helped us a lot over the last year. He's a Canadian Pacific man, so a beaver on a stone coaster would look good. I just need to find a slate coaster. Aha, my wife is going to North Wales tomorrow with her folks... Slightly worried by 'laser cutting' ' Beaver' 'Wife' appearing in the same sentence. Should I be? Regards Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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