Re: Component Recycling: Database required?

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Original poster: "Hydrogen18" <hydrogen18-at-hydrogen18-dot-com> 

So what are we talking about here, some sort of public database where we
could contribute information about specific parts which may no longer have
spec sheets available from the manufacturers?

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Subject: Re: Component Recycling: Database required?


 > Original poster: Matthew Smith <matt-at-kbc-dot-net.au>
 >
 >
 > >Original poster: Matthew Smith <matt-at-kbc-dot-net.au>
 > >Further to my recent post on recyling TV components and the salvaging
 > >microwave oven posts that crop up every second month or so, I wonder
 > >whether it is worth my while setting up an online database for such
 > >things.  Fields could include:
 >
 > In the thirteen or so hours that have passed since my original
 > idea/posting, I have had one of my "crazy days", have registered a domain,
 > designed a database and written several hundred lines of Perl
 > code.  Sufficient to say, this IS happening.
 >
 > The database will be found at: <http://scisalvage-dot-org> (like the domain?)
 >
 > I have been inspired by the Pupman lists as an online resource and want to
 > contribute something that will complement them.
 >
 > My original scope for information for the project was really just TC/HV
 > stuff, but I think that the resource would be more valuable and of
interest
 > to more people if I open it up to salvaged equipment for "amateur science"
 > in general.
 >
 > Through this medium, I would hope that we can offer a resource for those
 > who cannot access/afford equipment and supplies or who, like me, just love
 > trying to improvise with what is at hand, wasting nothing.
 >
 > As the project is in it's infancy (although most of the coding is done), I
 > would welcome comments and suggestions regarding content and, above all,
 > people who will be prepared to share their salvaging experiences through
 > the database.
 >
 > If anyone is involved in any disciplines outside of the Pupman lists,
 > please pass this on.  The more that we build our online communities, the
 > more we can all enjoy our respective hobbies.
 >
 > It is now time for cider and bed ;-)
 >
 > Cheers
 >
 > M
 >
 > --
 > Matthew Smith
 > Kadina Business Consultancy
 > South Australia
 > http://www.kbc-dot-net.au
 >
 >
 >