Re: [Ql-Users] Sir C on radio4
like it or hate its tempting :) hmmm two trumpcards or deposit on a C5 oops X1 Lee -: Back to the QL :- - Original Message - From: Tony Firshman To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Sir C on radio4 Dilwyn Jones wrote, on 7/Apr/11 18:08 | Apr7: Tony Firshman wrote: peet vanpeebles wrote, on 7/Apr/11 17:13 | Apr7: His new machine is the X-1 http://www.sinclairzx.com/spec-x-1.html Oh dear - it is a re-cycled C5. Will he never learn (8-)# Tony Ialso don't like where it describes the pancake motor (after the visibility moans about a C5. £595 (albeit half that with the subsidy)? Deposit now in advance of launch - will anybody trust him on delivery dates etc after his computer delivery delays? Or is he taking the desposits just to finance the projec? Secondary battery packs availale (in case the first one goes flat halfway to work, presumably). Not clear from the photo if it's a two wheel bike or a trike??? Looks like a bike: A super efficient MCR pancake motor is linked to rear wheel ... so one has to put a foot out when it stops. Still will stop David Batty doing wheelies (8-)# I suppose it might work as a runaround on holiday sites, etc. How on earth do you take it on holiday? Or on public cycle paths, still wouldn't feel happy on roads with it. OK, it has a solid frame (for when you fall over) and the waterproof bubble for rain etc. It might find a niche, but I won't be holding my breath. Not sure at all about this - would tend to agree with Tony. Yes - it is just a more modern more efficient C5. He goes on about high visibility but I am not so sure. At least with a push bike one is more manoeuvrable and one can jump off. I wonder if there it can re-charge down hills and braking. I suspect not as there is no mention. Tony -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:257/67) +44(0)1442-828255 t...@firshman.co.uk http://firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 Skype: tonyfirshman TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Sir C on radio4
Been watching this Horizon programme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh1LNsptktUfeature=related Horizon - Clive Sinclair, the anatomy of an inventor (1989)and I think I have now got it sussed (sp?) now X1 this year, two years time it will be the Sinclair CU - a miniature business computer, totally new operating system with built in programming language(s) for SMEs (black of course) with a revolutionary method of saving data wirelessly. 12 months later a games computer, a cut down version of the CU called the CU2, the size of packet of cards taking on the PS? and the XBOX, WII etc., another year later will release the CV2015 an even smaller computer games system with less memory, no keyboard, in two versions, assembled and kit form (kit form will actually be four bits you plug together) with a £20 difference in pricing, all under £100. Following that will be the CV2014 which wont do much at all, after that Sinclair will go in to the audio hi fi scene and a miniature TV which also will not work very well either. Lee -: Back to the QL :- - Original Message - From: Tony Firshman To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Sir C on radio4 Dilwyn Jones wrote, on 7/Apr/11 18:08 | Apr7: Tony Firshman wrote: peet vanpeebles wrote, on 7/Apr/11 17:13 | Apr7: His new machine is the X-1 http://www.sinclairzx.com/spec-x-1.html Oh dear - it is a re-cycled C5. Will he never learn (8-)# Tony Ialso don't like where it describes the pancake motor (after the visibility moans about a C5. £595 (albeit half that with the subsidy)? Deposit now in advance of launch - will anybody trust him on delivery dates etc after his computer delivery delays? Or is he taking the desposits just to finance the projec? Secondary battery packs availale (in case the first one goes flat halfway to work, presumably). Not clear from the photo if it's a two wheel bike or a trike??? Looks like a bike: A super efficient MCR pancake motor is linked to rear wheel ... so one has to put a foot out when it stops. Still will stop David Batty doing wheelies (8-)# I suppose it might work as a runaround on holiday sites, etc. How on earth do you take it on holiday? Or on public cycle paths, still wouldn't feel happy on roads with it. OK, it has a solid frame (for when you fall over) and the waterproof bubble for rain etc. It might find a niche, but I won't be holding my breath. Not sure at all about this - would tend to agree with Tony. Yes - it is just a more modern more efficient C5. He goes on about high visibility but I am not so sure. At least with a push bike one is more manoeuvrable and one can jump off. I wonder if there it can re-charge down hills and braking. I suspect not as there is no mention. Tony -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:257/67) +44(0)1442-828255 t...@firshman.co.uk http://firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 Skype: tonyfirshman TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Sir C on radio4
Lee Privett wrote, on 8/Apr/11 09:35 | Apr8: Been watching this Horizon programme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh1LNsptktUfeature=related Horizon - Clive Sinclair, the anatomy of an inventor (1989)and I think I have now got it sussed (sp?) now X1 this year, two years time it will be the Sinclair CU - a miniature business computer, totally new operating system with built in programming language(s) for SMEs (black of course) with a revolutionary method of saving data wirelessly. 12 months later a games computer, a cut down version of the CU called the CU2, the size of packet of cards taking on the PS? and the XBOX, WII etc., another year later will release the CV2015 an even smaller computer games system with less memory, no keyboard, in two versions, assembled and kit form (kit form will actually be four bits you plug together) with a £20 difference in pricing, all under £100. Following that will be the CV2014 which wont do much at all, after that Sinclair will go in to the audio hi fi scene and a miniature TV which also will not work very well either. He he - you had me going for a *little* while. You forgot: A calculator with a dodgy on-off switch, operating off brain waves Electronics articles School projects Electronic nappies ... and disappearing into his lap-dancer. Tony -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:257/67) +44(0)1442-828255 t...@firshman.co.uk http://firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 Skype: tonyfirshman TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Sir C on radio4
On 07/04/11 16:14, Tony Firshman wrote: He mentioned he has another electric vehicle in the offing. This new one just *has* to be better, but that is not saying much. Stuff the C5 or the X1, I want one of these from Honda! http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=cuIJRsAuCHQ Cheers, Norman. -- Norman Dunbar Dunbar IT Consultants Ltd Registered address: Thorpe House 61 Richardshaw Lane Pudsey West Yorkshire United Kingdom LS28 7EL Company Number: 05132767 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Sir C on radio4
Norman Dunbar wrote, on 8/Apr/11 11:06 | Apr8: On 07/04/11 16:14, Tony Firshman wrote: He mentioned he has another electric vehicle in the offing. This new one just *has* to be better, but that is not saying much. Stuff the C5 or the X1, I want one of these from Honda! http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=cuIJRsAuCHQ I think walking is easier (8-)# Did you notice how gingerly they used it, and they have been practising! It is clearly not as easy as they make out. A more relevant application of the same sensor chip (presumably) is for use in wheelchairs that can stand up to normal head height on two wheels and go up and down stairs. http://tinyurl.com/5srprpp Murphy's law though is that Hardware always goes worng! Tony -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:257/67) +44(0)1442-828255 t...@firshman.co.uk http://firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 Skype: tonyfirshman TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Sir C on radio4
On 08/04/11 11:31, Tony Firshman wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=cuIJRsAuCHQ I think walking is easier (8-)# It may well be, but I'm lazy! ;-) Did you notice how gingerly they used it, and they have been practising! It is clearly not as easy as they make out. Prototype perhaps? Lets face it, sitting on one wheel and staying upright has to be a tad strange! A more relevant application of the same sensor chip (presumably) is for use in wheelchairs that can stand up to normal head height on two wheels and go up and down stairs. http://tinyurl.com/5srprpp Murphy's law though is that Hardware always goes worng! I'm sure that 'worng' was a deliberate typo! ;-) Cheers, Norman. -- Norman Dunbar Dunbar IT Consultants Ltd Registered address: Thorpe House 61 Richardshaw Lane Pudsey West Yorkshire United Kingdom LS28 7EL Company Number: 05132767 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Sir C on radio4
On 08/04/2011 12:43, Norman Dunbar wrote: Murphy's law though is that Hardware always goes worng! I'm sure that 'worng' was a deliberate typo! ;-) In any case, doesn't Sod's law say you can't prove that statement? -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services http://www.rwapsoftware.co.uk http://www.rwapservices.co.uk -- Try out our new site: http://sellmyretro.com ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Sir C on radio4
Norman Dunbar wrote, on 8/Apr/11 12:43 | Apr8: On 08/04/11 11:31, Tony Firshman wrote: Murphy's law though is that Hardware always goes worng! I'm sure that 'worng' was a deliberate typo! ;-) Well no as it happens, but deliberately not corrected. I *like* those sorts of typos. Tony -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:257/67) +44(0)1442-828255 t...@firshman.co.uk http://firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 Skype: tonyfirshman TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Sir C on radio4
The Daleks could use this to defeat the doctor once and for all Lee -: Back to the QL :- A more relevant application of the same sensor chip (presumably) is for use in wheelchairs that can stand up to normal head height on two wheels and go up and down stairs. http://tinyurl.com/5srprpp Murphy's law though is that Hardware always goes worng! Tony ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Sir C on radio4
Norman Dunbar wrote: On 07/04/11 16:14, Tony Firshman wrote: He mentioned he has another electric vehicle in the offing. This new one just *has* to be better, but that is not saying much. Stuff the C5 or the X1, I want one of these from Honda! http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=cuIJRsAuCHQ Cheers, Norman. I'm not so sure about this device, some people have had accidents with those Segway (not sure of spelling) things, despite theoretically being hard to fall off. Interesting device nonetheless, and like many things like this, the technology will find its way into something even more useful in the end. Tony and Norman wrote: I think walking is easier It may well be, but I'm lazy! Well, thinking of the Asimov robot, there is a new exoskeleton which can help paralysed people walk, go up stairs etc (was on the news earlier this week, made in Israel I think). The solution for Norman might be an Asimov he can sit inside, tell it where he wants to go, then sleep while it walks him there ;-) Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] Simple HowTo to make SBasic jobs PEable...
Dear list Whilst I suspect that there is no 'simple' way to make an SBasic job work with the PE - i.e. able to move #0/1/2 windows and put to sleep in QPAC2 frame - without going the whole hog of making a PE compliant application, but none-the-less wondered if someone could devise and share a basic HowTo on the process. I think I've read most of the PE documentation out there but I'm still at a loss to understand just what is required to be able to manipulate an SBasic Job (0 or daughter SBasic jobs) with the PE. I run QPC2 with QPAC2 and would invoke my copy of QDT more if I could tame SBasic windows in this way. Have I missed something obvious, or is it necessary to develop a standalone app using the PE tools available just to achieve this? Thanks for any ideas. Martyn Hill London. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
