Pro/Forums - View Single Post

Since87 · 11-14-2002, 10:29 AM

I got the RD-21 from the cal lab downstairs. It is a marketing demo unit. I designed and/or had a hand in designing a fair amount of the analog and digital electronics in it. I'm currently working on final polish of the digital logic for its big brother - a three phase version.

I don't really know what we charge for them, but I can't afford one either.

I imagine my model is a lot loose.

Getting from my knowledge about this stuff to Dave's is like crossing the Grand Canyon on foot. I'm just reporting my view from the rim of the abyss at this point. It's unlikely I'll actually decide to go through with the trip.

I do best thinking about this stuff with some sort of picture in my head. Even a very inaccurate picture is a better starting place for me than none at all. Presenting my picture for dissection is only intended as a way for me to get from here to there. I wouldn't necessrily expect anyone else to find it useful.

Of course fluid flow has got to be one of the most difficult things to picture there is. So, i realize my crude picture is only going to get me so far.

I'm sure I could borrow a copy of a pump handbook from the engineering library at Purdue U. I don't have enough hardcore interest at the moment to make me want to go that far. I don't expect to ever be more than a dabbler in this stuff.

11-14-2002, 10:29 AM	#12
Since87 Pro/Guru - Uber Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 834	I got the RD-21 from the cal lab downstairs. It is a marketing demo unit. I designed and/or had a hand in designing a fair amount of the analog and digital electronics in it. I'm currently working on final polish of the digital logic for its big brother - a three phase version. I don't really know what we charge for them, but I can't afford one either. I imagine my model is a lot loose. Getting from my knowledge about this stuff to Dave's is like crossing the Grand Canyon on foot. I'm just reporting my view from the rim of the abyss at this point. It's unlikely I'll actually decide to go through with the trip. I do best thinking about this stuff with some sort of picture in my head. Even a very inaccurate picture is a better starting place for me than none at all. Presenting my picture for dissection is only intended as a way for me to get from here to there. I wouldn't necessrily expect anyone else to find it useful. Of course fluid flow has got to be one of the most difficult things to picture there is. So, i realize my crude picture is only going to get me so far. I'm sure I could borrow a copy of a pump handbook from the engineering library at Purdue U. I don't have enough hardcore interest at the moment to make me want to go that far. I don't expect to ever be more than a dabbler in this stuff.