Monthly Meets - DC / VA / MD / NJ / DE / PA - Page 12

Willy-Mach1 · 08-16-2007, 11:02 AM

I've used the uSDC for about 2 1/2 years without any problems (paired with a Keypower 250W DC-DC PSU), it is also fairly inexpensive compared to some other ones I've seen used here.

http://store.mp3car.com/Micro_Shutdo..._p/pwr-007.htm

I hope you are able to take care of the problem soon.....

....... one of these days I'll be able to make it to a meet......... Have fun guys!

Phatsacks · 08-16-2007, 03:37 PM

Bringing:

Sour Cream and Onion
Nacho Cheese Doritos
Cooler Range Doritos
Cookies and or other alternative

Any special requests on chips or other unhealthy finger food?

Phatsacks · 08-16-2007, 08:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Willy-Mach1

I've used the uSDC for about 2 1/2 years without any problems (paired with a Keypower 250W DC-DC PSU), it is also fairly inexpensive compared to some other ones I've seen used here.

http://store.mp3car.com/Micro_Shutdo..._p/pwr-007.htm

I hope you are able to take care of the problem soon.....

....... one of these days I'll be able to make it to a meet......... Have fun guys!

Key Power still in business? I called the number on their website, and an Asian sounding lady said that is not Key Power's number anymore.

Willy-Mach1 · 08-16-2007, 09:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Phatsacks

Key Power still in business? I called the number on their website, and an Asian sounding lady said that is not Key Power's number anymore.

I don't know.... I bought mine from a member of the forum, he had totaled his car before he could put the PSU in. I got lucky I guess....

cobase · 08-16-2007, 09:27 PM

Attendees:
W3b
SonicXtacy
Gokee2
Phatsacks
checksum
homebrew
cobase
?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
cobase - [desserts and an ammeter... ]

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

To continue the thread hijack... some kind of Battery Buddy thing would be best. I leave the PC on StandBy and I figure it should be OK for a couple of days, but I've come back to find the PC running! On! Twice now! All the wake-on-LAN/wake-on-USB is off so I've no idea what's up - and this is happening since I reinstalled the OS, so it's gotta be some software glitch I think, or the inverter gets hot in the trunk and starts drawing more current to run a fan, or the battery is damaged (tested OK) now... I dunno.
Ah, I think this POWERCFG /devicequery wake_on_s3_supported is going to come in handy...

checksum · 08-17-2007, 11:33 PM

Attendees:
W3b
SonicXtacy
Gokee2
Phatsacks
checksum
homebrew
cobase
?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
cobase - [desserts and an ammeter... ]

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

8-18-2007, 2PM - Turkey Run Park Area C1

Just so that everybody is on the same page...

gokee2 · 08-19-2007, 12:45 PM

It was nice seeing everyone at the meet yesterday. Phatsacks, where are the links you promised?

Phatsacks · 08-19-2007, 02:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by gokee2

It was nice seeing everyone at the meet yesterday. Phatsacks, where are the links you promised?

Just posted one under the OS optimization sub forum and was coming to this thread to snag your screen name to PM them both~

(so check your PM)

W3bMa5t3r · 08-20-2007, 06:25 PM

It was great seeing everyone out there and great seeing the new faces

I'm hoping to get the pics up soon. And I'm gonna try to keep DCCarPCs.com updated a bit more

See you all next month!

cobase · 08-27-2007, 02:29 PM

For those of you driving in from further away, I just got these TIPS FOR DRIVING IN THE DC AREA. (abbreviated)
1. All directions start with "The Beltway"... which has no beginning and no end, just one continuous loop that locals believe is somehow clarified by an "inner" and "outer loop" designation. This makes no sense to ANYONE outside the area.
2. Rush hour is from 5 to 11 AM and 1 to 8PM, except during summer on Route 50, when Friday's rush hour begins at 10pm on Thursday night. Your best bet is to sneak in between rush hour traffic jams and the after-rush-hour construction traffic jams that extend well past midnight.
3. Many roads mysteriously change their names as you cross intersections. No one knows why.
5. Rain causes an immediate 30 point drop of IQ in drivers - snow is 50 points. Snow also causes a rush to buy toilet paper and milk.
6. The far left lanes on all Maryland interstates are reserved for drivers who wish to talk on their cell phones. The passing lanes are the far right lane, the "merge" or "exit" lane or whichever lane is ending the soonest. A good rule-of-thumb is the passing lane is usually marked with orange barrels, cones or sometimes flares.

Phatsacks · 08-27-2007, 02:53 PM

For anyone who thinks it's a joke...that's all pretty true~

iamgnat · 08-27-2007, 02:56 PM

Except the rush hour times. I haven't seen them end between 11am to 1pm since i've been driving... And it's spread out to the burbs now too

-dave

Homebrew · 08-27-2007, 04:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cobase

For those of you driving in from further away, I just got these TIPS FOR DRIVING IN THE DC AREA. (abbreviated)
1. All directions start with "The Beltway"... which has no beginning and no end, just one continuous loop that locals believe is somehow clarified by an "inner" and "outer loop" designation. This makes no sense to ANYONE outside the area.
2. Rush hour is from 5 to 11 AM and 1 to 8PM, except during summer on Route 50, when Friday's rush hour begins at 10pm on Thursday night. Your best bet is to sneak in between rush hour traffic jams and the after-rush-hour construction traffic jams that extend well past midnight.
3. Many roads mysteriously change their names as you cross intersections. No one knows why.
5. Rain causes an immediate 30 point drop of IQ in drivers - snow is 50 points. Snow also causes a rush to buy toilet paper and milk.
6. The far left lanes on all Maryland interstates are reserved for drivers who wish to talk on their cell phones. The passing lanes are the far right lane, the "merge" or "exit" lane or whichever lane is ending the soonest. A good rule-of-thumb is the passing lane is usually marked with orange barrels, cones or sometimes flares.

So funny yet so true.

Yevmeister · 09-03-2007, 09:34 PM

question not do diss anybody, what did you guys think about checksum car computer speaker equipment

Yev

W3bMa5t3r · 09-03-2007, 09:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yevmeister

question not do diss anybody, what did you guys think about checksum car computer speaker equipment

Yev

Actually we thought he had a couple thousand dollar system in there... I for one didn't even realize it was PC speakers until he mentioned it... then I saw them sitting in the rear deck and on the front floor board

Must have been paying attention all those screens