Monthly Meets - DC / VA / MD / NJ / DE / PA - Page 11

cobase · 08-13-2007, 10:20 AM

The start of the GW Parkway is Beltway (495) exit 43. It's on the west side, the first exit on the VA side of the VA-MD border. From Baltimore, take the DC Beltway West 16 miles.

checksum · 08-13-2007, 12:15 PM

Attendees:
W3b
SonicXtacy
Gokee2
Phatsacks
checksum
homebrew
?jiggersplat?

Bringing...
Checksum -[ Sodas, Cups, Ice. (Charcoal not needed cuz I bring along a propane gas grill now)
W3bMa5t3r -[ Burgers, dogs, Buns, Cheese, Gas/Gas Grill
Sonicxtacy02 -[ Dinnerware, Condiments
Phatsacks -[ Chips and Extras

Please copy and add your name to this list with what you are bringing as we go along

I hope there will be some sound experts in there, bring all your sound gears, because we are going to be doing some real sound testing...

gokee2 · 08-13-2007, 01:00 PM

Attendees:
W3b
SonicXtacy
Gokee2
Phatsacks
checksum
homebrew
?jiggersplat?

Bringing...
Checksum -[ Sodas, Cups, Ice. (Charcoal not needed cuz I bring along a propane gas grill now)
W3bMa5t3r -[ Burgers, dogs, Buns, Cheese, Gas/Gas Grill ]
Sonicxtacy02 -[ Dinnerware, Condiments ]
Phatsacks -[ Chips and Extras ]
gokee2 -[ Brats, Buns, Potato Salad, Coleslaw ]

Please copy and add your name to this list with what you are bringing as we go along

gokee2 · 08-13-2007, 03:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by checksum

I will be there, I will be the one with the PC speakers in the car

The park is easy to find, it is clearly marked with signs, and the areas are numbered 1,2.... You can even put a sign in front saying MP3car meet or something.
I can bring sodas, cups and ice...

why don't you run a 4 channel amp bro?

checksum · 08-13-2007, 03:33 PM

I will let you know on saturday...will also have lots of questions for the sound experts

kbreeden · 08-14-2007, 10:23 AM

Wow, it looks like it's going to be a good turnout. Unfortunately, I'll be at a wedding in Williamsburg on Saturday so will have to miss it. It's for the better anyway because my Xenarc is acting up (flickering, turns on and off for no apparent reason). I'm hoping it's just a loose connection somewhere.

iamgnat · 08-14-2007, 11:01 AM

Ok. In theory I might actually show up this time, but don't hold your breath

I have a belly dance show to go to at 4 in Alexandria, so there really isn't much excuse for me not to hit the meet for a while, then zip down the parkway.

If I make it, i'll bring some soda to the mix.

-dave

Sonicxtacy02 · 08-14-2007, 11:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by iamgnat

Ok. In theory I might actually show up this time, but don't hold your breath

I have a belly dance show to go to at 4 in Alexandria, so there really isn't much excuse for me not to hit the meet for a while, then zip down the parkway.

If I make it, i'll bring some soda to the mix.

-dave

if you make it to the meet i'm sure steve will belly dance for ya if ya want it lol

W3bMa5t3r · 08-14-2007, 11:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sonicxtacy02

if you make it to the meet i'm sure steve will belly dance for ya if ya want it lol

iamgnat · 08-14-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sonicxtacy02

if you make it to the meet i'm sure steve will belly dance for ya if ya want it lol

You might laugh, but they do have one male student (who is dancing at one of the shows Saturday). He is pretty good too.

I think I will stick to watching my wife dance rather than partake of Steve's talents in that arena though

-dave

cobase · 08-16-2007, 10:26 AM

I'll be looking for suggestions on how to keep my PC from draining my car battery... for the fifth time in two weeks! Grrrr!! Need a shutdown controller.... sigh, more money.

kbreeden · 08-16-2007, 10:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by cobase

I'll be looking for suggestions on how to keep my PC from draining my car battery... for the fifth time in two weeks! Grrrr!! Need a shutdown controller.... sigh, more money.

Yikes! You're using an inverter aren't you? Do you have a switch in the dash that you can use to shut off the inverter? That's my setup and I've only drained the battery about fifteen times over the last five years, always because I forgot to shut the thing off. A shutdown controller probably would be better but it adds more complicaton and expense. That being said, I do carry a "Jump 'N' Carry" in my trunk so I can jump the battery if I'm left stranded somewhere. Now that I think about it, for what I spent on that thing I probably could have gotten a shutdown controller and had money left over.

You can also get a battery buddy, which I did use at one time. You attach it to the car battery. It turns off all the accessories in the car when the voltage gets to a point that's dangerously low, ensuring that there's always enough left to start the car. That actually worked pretty well for me, but I stopped using it when I got a car with a theft protection system.

iamgnat · 08-16-2007, 10:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by cobase

I'll be looking for suggestions on how to keep my PC from draining my car battery... for the fifth time in two weeks! Grrrr!! Need a shutdown controller.... sigh, more money.

Do you PC guys not have a PSU that will put your computer to sleep and cut all power if the battery gets below a threshold?

I ran my battery down a few times, but it was because my Alt fried and wasn't putting out enough juice to recharge it

-dave

kbreeden · 08-16-2007, 11:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by iamgnat

Do you PC guys not have a PSU that will put your computer to sleep and cut all power if the battery gets below a threshold?

I ran my battery down a few times, but it was because my Alt fried and wasn't putting out enough juice to recharge it

-dave

I don't think my PSU has that feature. There are some inverters that will shut down automatically on low voltage also, which is better than a PSU shutdown. My Stinger inverter is supposed to have that feature, but I know I've drained the battery once or twice with it so it doesn't seem reliable.

checksum · 08-16-2007, 11:01 AM

Attendees:
W3b
SonicXtacy
Gokee2
Phatsacks
checksum
homebrew
?jiggersplat?

Bringing...
Checksum -[ Sodas, Cups, Ice. (Charcoal not needed cuz I bring along a propane gas grill now)
W3bMa5t3r -[ Burgers, dogs, Buns, Cheese, Gas/Gas Grill
Sonicxtacy02 -[ Dinnerware, Condiments
Phatsacks -[ Chips and Extras

Please copy and add your name to this list with what you are bringing as we go along

Same here, I have an inverter to power my PC speakers, and according to specs, the inverter will shut off if the battery voltage drops below 11.00V or so. Haven't had any problems so far. I am also looking to get a sutdown controller, but for now I have a main switch to cut power to everything.

I just mounted my screen last night, still need to do the back up camera, and clean up my car. Hopefully, I will have it ready by saturday for the meet.