Author Archives: M. Eric Carr

BMP file format

Posted on 2013-01-02 by M. Eric Carr

It’s often useful to be able to produce an image file as output from a program. Bitmap (.BMP) is one of the easiest formats to write. Here’s how to output 24-bit .BMP files from your data. Continue reading →

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Novus 4525

Posted on 2012-12-24 by M. Eric Carr

A thrift-store find turns out to be a state-of-the-art calculator, circa 1975… Continue reading →

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BASIC Stamp board review

Posted on 2012-11-22 by M. Eric Carr

Radio Shack stores now carry BASIC Stamp boards. I got one and tried it out… Continue reading →

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Drill Bits Of Unusual Smallness

Posted on 2012-11-21 by M. Eric Carr

One of the fun things about technology is that there are so many diverse subfields that nobody can stay current with all of them. Occasionally, you come across a tool or process commonly used in another field that seems amazing … Continue reading →

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