Last spring I had a major problem with the laser and had Jim ready to load it on the uHaul and take it back to Golden. Eventually I managed to talk to a tech who thought he might know the problem and he walked me through the process of cleaning the encoder strip. It worked.
I was called the next day by the regular tech and he said I shouldprobably not have done that myself and that its a rare scenario. I disagreed and suggested it find its way into the manual as a maintenance item. I was told that if it did I would know and -- well I am pleased to report that it has now been added to the tech notes on the website -- and there is even an instructional video.
Please note that the directions are for ALL models and it is now recommended that this procedure be carried out once a month.
I guess I should not be surprised that the new drivers address the tickle problem that resulted in extended wait times if the laser wasn't used daily. This was another 'isolated' problem with my machine.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Epilog News
Posted by wourpet at 12/09/2007 02:59:00 PM 2 comments
Labels: laser
Friday, December 7, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Getting the Shop in Shop shape
A tour of the garage -- starting in the southwest corner
the laser area
storage area (a girl can never have too many clamps)
wood working area and benches
the southeast corner
and last but not least -- the view into the house through the open door
Posted by wourpet at 11/27/2007 11:56:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: yard and garden
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Through Red Mountain Pass
Posted by wourpet at 9/01/2007 01:54:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: photography
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
My 15 Minutes of Fame
Posted by wourpet at 8/29/2007 10:38:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: photography, yard and garden
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Box Building
With the help of some of our recent house guests we finished off a large box order this week.
These are our standard photo boxes with personalization.
Posted by wourpet at 8/14/2007 08:08:00 AM 1 comments
Labels: boxes
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Artist Creates Giant Rendition of Purple Heart Medal
"Field artist Roger Baker mowed this representation of a modern Purple Heart Medal into a field in Orange County, N.Y. Photo by Anthony M. Puopolo, used by permission
Artist Creates Giant Rendition of Purple Heart Medal
By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2007 – When Gen. George Washington created the Purple Heart Medal in 1872, he probably never envisioned it would be so huge. Literally.
Artist Roger Baker mowed a 1,000-foot long rendition of the medal, covering 850,000 square feet, into a field at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Hamtonburgh, N.Y., near the town where the first awards were presented to Revolutionary War soldiers. Baker said his creation is a “gift of art” to the American public.
The art work was unveiled Aug. 5, two days before the medal’s 75th anniversary. The park is in the same county as The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, near where the medal was initially established."
DefenseLink News Article: Artist Creates Giant Rendition of Purple Heart Medal:
Posted by wourpet at 8/08/2007 01:48:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: other art, yard and garden
Friday, July 27, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
How to Write an Autobiography
"Whether you've enjoyed a life well-lived or suffered through a life of hardships and mistakes, you probably have an interesting tale to tell. Writing an autobiography is an ideal way to capture the stories of your life and the times you’ve lived in, and unless you're famous, an autobiography or memoirs may be the only way those stories get preserved intact. If you are famous, an autobiography may be the only way to tell your side of the story and defend your legacy against those infamous 'unauthorized biographies.' Regardless of your situation, there's no time like the present to start writing about your past."
More...How to Write an Autobiography - wikiHow:
Posted by wourpet at 7/26/2007 02:53:00 PM 0 comments
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Project photos on webshots
Uploading photos of projects on webshots
My Creations
Posted by wourpet at 7/22/2007 04:52:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: albums, boxes, coasters, laser, plaques, puzzles, urns
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Google Buys Feedburner for $100 Million: Expect more Monetization Options
Google Buys Feedburner for $100 Million: Expect more Monetization Options: "According to TechCrunch, Google has just acquired Feedburner, a web feed management company for $100 million. This was previously a rumor but now has been confirmed by Michael Arrington, who says that the deal mostly involves upfront cash payment by Google.
Interesting news for publishers currently running Feedburner’s advertising program because it’s likely that Google might integrate its Adsense contextual ad network with Feedburner.
Feedburner has a large inventory of publishers currently using their services and it would make sense for Google to tap these current users instead of relaunching or promoting Adsense for Feeds, Google’s RSS advertising program which has been in a perpetual closed beta since 2005.
Current Adsense publishers will also have the option of experimenting with feed based monetization. The integration with Adsense might also result in a lower barrier of entry (subscription level) for publishers.
Not to mention that Google will finally be stepping head-on into the RSS advertising industry by allowing it’s Adwords advertisers to purchase feed-based ad campaigns through Feedburner’s current setup.
It’ll be very interesting to see what changes are made in the near future."
Posted by wourpet at 5/24/2007 12:37:00 PM 0 comments
Thursday, May 3, 2007
New Priority Mail Packaging
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Shipping just became a lot easier for U.S. Postal Service customers. For the first time since 1995, the Postal Service's familiar and trusted products for shipping domestically and internationally will have a new look.
Posted by wourpet at 5/03/2007 06:48:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: shipping
Unfinished?
Its been over a month since I've even viewed this blog, let alone posted. It seemed kind of humorous to read the description mentioning unfinished projects. Currently -- this blog is one of those. My current sculpture project is a huge one -- a little over an acre of high desert ground. Its starting to respond to my persistance though and I'm winning on the landscaping challenges.
Posted by wourpet at 5/03/2007 10:49:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: yard and garden