Olin's Bench is exactly as I tought it would be... :O)

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin [mailto:kben@universal.dca.net]
Sent: 13 September 2004 07:23
To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
Subject: RE: [OT] Bench organization


Well, here is a link to some Piclister's Desks from 2002

> Wagner Lipnharski wrote:
> More and more pictures are being included.
> Check it out

> http://www.angelfire.com/apes/desk/

> You can send your pictures too... don't be shy -
>everyone is welcome

Somehow, I pictured Olin's desk to look like it does :)

~Kevin

On Sun, 12 Sep 2004, David Challis wrote:

> I think it is time we start seeing some digital pictures of these
> benches...Any volunteers?
>
> Dave Challis
>
> -----Original Message-----
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Of
> Dave VanHorn
> Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 8:51 PM
> To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
> Subject: Re: [OT] Bench organization
>
>
> At 10:19 PM 9/12/2004, Philip Stortz wrote:
>
> >i solved that problem by having my bench directly in front of my desk.
> >i can turn 1 or 2 monitors around if i need them on the bench side and i
> >can do pure computer design/programming at the desk and keep most of the
> >books on that side.  i'm really only a hobbyist at this point (i'd love
> >to write construction articles or have a few little toys for sale
> >eventually) but i've done commercial work and i know what you mean.
> >just be glad you aren't doing chemistry!
>
> Ok..
>
> What I've evolved, is a large "L" shape.
> On my left, is a 6' x 3' door as a desk top, sitting on some prefab
> cabinets. One has drawers, the other a drawer and a bigger space below,
> where the "B" system tower sits. Above that cabinet, which is the far end
of
> the system, is the monitor and  keyboard for the "B" system.
>
> To the right of the monitor, is the soldering gear. Metcal, Vacuum parts
> picker, fiber optic illumination, wick, solder etc..  Above this is an
> assortment of radio receivers and transcievers, which I use for working
with
> the prototypes, part 15 prescans, or hobby activity.  This is one "module"
> on the desk.
>
> To the right, another set of stackers, with the scope, power controller,
> Anywhere-USB, and a couple of edgeports, and network router, TLS-2 line
> simulator, multiple power supplies, tracking signal generator, and some
> smaller test gear.
>
> In the drawers below this, is a bunch of small test gear, special cables,
> adaptors..
>
> In the corner, my spectrum analyzer. Down below, toxic chemicals.
>
> Now on the main desk in front of me, another stacker unit, with spare
scope
> modules, special paper for the printer, a couple of offline projects in
> boxes..
> Then in front of me, the A system screen and keyboard, and a video monitor
> above that. USB hubs, spare media, bills, notes..
>
> To the right, another stacker with VCRs, cable box, DVD player, audio amp,
> books, spare media.
>
> Below that, the A system in another cabinet like on the far left, and the
> infamous "junk drawer".
>
> Unfortunately, I have enough ancillary equipment to almost fill the room!
> :-P
>
> I found a nice inexpensive tie rack, and that's on one wall holding
cables.
> There's a larger one in the basement for less frequently used cables. A
lage
> four-drawer file cabinet has all my files, some equipment that I'm not
using
> at the moment, and holds up a couple printers.
>
> Behind me is the door, and just off to my left from that, is the
> Wall-O-Parts, framing the HP Draftpro plotter. Add enough books to make
the
> floor sag, cables, tools, parts, and you should have the picture.
>

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