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[WTB]BK9 Spektra

YJ... — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:16:02 +0800

If anyone of you happen to be the owner, please drop me a call/ msg at 012-3839710. Serious buyer.

GCSE O Level Physics

YJ... — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:00:22 +0800

Hi everyone,

May I know what is the complete syllabus of GCSE O Level Physics? If possible can split it into Form 4 and Form 5 respectively?

Is it exactly the same with the normal SPM? Do GCSE students have different reference book, and if yes, where can I get it?

Thanks.

Best SPM Physics Revision Book

YJ... — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:47:17 +0800

For those who are taking SPM or had recently took SPM, what is the best physics revision book after the English transition? I used to have a Fokus Pelangi book back in 2001.

Recommend me one which you think is best, one for complete notes and perhaps one for exercises.

I am going to teach home based tuition on physics, and would like to know more about the current exam system. Is it still dwi bahasa or solely on English?

Thanks!

Accessing serial port

YJ... — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:39:52 +0800

I want to send a string of characters to serial port using MFC.

My previous experience in using serial port is from .net framework, where i just drag the serialport icon on my form and straightaway access its properties. I have some basic knowledge in c++, but only on writing simple console programs (DOS) with only one .cpp file. I currently use MFC app wizard and I dont understand what are all the files generated and how to intepret them.

Can anyone guide me or provide a link to some reading materials on MFC and how to access serial port from MFC? Thanks.

Working at KLCC

YJ... — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:38:19 +0800

I have accepted a job offer at the Twin Tower starting next month, but is facing a parking issue. My company doesn't provide a parking space, and parking inside KLCC is so expensive. My interview cost me RM8!

May I know where is the most affordable place to park?

Am I suitable to work in your company?

YJ... — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:57:44 +0800

I am a fresh graduate with Master's Degree. My bachelor's degree was in Microelectronics. As I am not young anymore, I wish to find a job that is suitable for me, in terms of job scope and working environment so that I can settle down and work hard to slowly climb the ladder.

I am asking for suggestions / opinions from fellow LYN members on which company / industry should I work for.

My personality and interest:

I like to read and analyze complicated concepts, or to learn a new technology. After analyzing, I would then prefer to put my knowledge to good use by implementing it myself (if it is software related), performing simulations, documenting it, or giving presentations to train others. I do not like to work with hardwares or to go out to sites or factories.

I like to work in a professional environment - English speaking with formal attire. I always dream of working in a modern office.

I work best when I'm at my own, so a personal workplace / cubicle will definitely increase my productivity.

Working as R&D engineer seems like a good path for me. However, most R&D positions are in Penang (Agilent, Intel, Motorola, etc) Is there any R&D opportunities in KL?

To all LYN members, is the company / position that you are working now suitable for me? Thank you for all the kind replies.

Legendary PC Speakers that stopped production

YJ... — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:42:28 +0800

In light of the recent hype surrounding Altec Lansing ACS45.1 (refer here), I am curious on whether there is any other legendary PC speakers that stopped production.

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ACS45.1

It is clear that ACS45.1 is still in very much in demand and are selling like hot cakes. The question is, why do they stopped the production when there is still demand from the market? Is there any other old school all time fav from other brands? Post some reviews and pictures of the model if possible.

Where to buy soft toys?

YJ... — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:59:27 +0800

Hi,
Just wondering where is the best place in KL to buy soft toys with the best price.
I'm looking for a Tigger from winnie the pooh, the larger the better.
Thanks for sharing.

MP3 to Wav converter program

YJ... — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:49:43 +0800

I want to create a program using .NET, preferbly VB.NET to perform conversion of mp3 to wave file.
Is there any available CODEC that I can use to perform the conversion?
I do not want to write my own program to perform the conversion but rather, to use available library/COM/class/function where I just send in the parameters for conversion.

Thanks.

Renting Piano

YJ... — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:40:45 +0800

I know this sounds weird, but do you guys happen to know any places that allow ppl to play piano?

What I mean is, is there a center that provides a private room with a piano inside, for ppl to play. Then they will rent the room per hour session, something like that.

Coz my fren's piano is in hometown, and sometimes wishes to play but has no chance.

Anybody heard of such service?

Video Conferencing

YJ... — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:04:38 +0800

Is there any specific classes in .NET framework that allows us to create a video conferencing application?
I manage to create a chat program using UDPClient, but has no idea on how to stream audio and video.

What i wan to achieve is :

1. A client PC will connect to the server PC through IP address of the server.
2. Once connected, will start video conferencing, where video is from webcam and audio from mic.

Hope to get some guidance.

Thanks !

Converting Cassette Audio to CD

YJ... — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:12:51 +0800

I have a cassette on Buddhist chanting that i wanted to convert to CD.
How can I do it?
I tried recording by mic, but there are many unwanted noises.
Any idea on how to do it? Anyone offering this service?

Playing an audio file using VB.NET

YJ... — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:02:51 +0800

I need to create a vb.net program which will play a recorded wav file on the left and right speaker seperately.

Therefore, apart from playing back the audio, i need to adjust the balance as well, to select either only left or only right speaker will sound.

I have no idea to start. Any examples to refer?

Spliting the audio output

YJ... — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:41:26 +0800

Is there a way to split the output of the speaker to left and right channel?
Meaning, left speaker will play a song, while the right speaker will play another different song, both playing at the same time.
If i adjust the balance, then i can play both songs at the same time.
Is there any way to do this? using normal on board soundcard.
thanks.

Developing a CAD using VB.NET

YJ... — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:53:01 +0800

Hello,

I wish to develop a simple CAD using VB.NET.
My program will have a blank space to draw some basic objects, such as circle, rectangle,triangle, etc.
The objects drawn can be selected using mouse, and the resize or reposition it by dragging the mouse.
this means that the objects will have nodes on the edge for resizing.

I can perform drawing using GDI+ to develop a paint program, but the objects drawn cannot be selected/altered/resized.

Is there any example for me to refer to?
Thanks.

Driver development

YJ... — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:59:50 +0800

Anyone here has experience in driver development?

I wanted to write a Driver for the Logitech Quickcam Chat Webcam for Windows XP platform.

But first of all, i do not know whether i need to do so or not.

I wrote a VB.NET program to communicate with the camera, capture images etc. But it only works after i installed the driver provided by logitech. If uninstall the software by logitech, my vb.net program could not communicate with the camera anymore.
I wan my vb.net program to work without installing the logitech driver.
Therefore, i think i need to incorporate driver writing to my vb.net program, but have no idea at all in doing so.
Any opinions/guidelines?

R&D in IT field

YJ... — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:43:25 +0800

Im an engineering based graduate, now doing my Master's, where my project is doing software development.
My interest is in IT field, n wish to venture into this field once i graduated.

Is there any companies in Msia doing R&D in IT field?
Something like Microsoft R&D.

Most R&D companies are from semicon industry....

Currently, I only know Panasonic cyberjaya, doing R&D in telecommunication stuff.

Anyone working in such company? Wan to compile a list of great companies as a target to motivate me!

Image Allignment Problem

YJ... — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:07:40 +0800

Hello,

I have a problem in image allignment.
From the attached pictures,

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A is the image positions that I want, but B is what I get, by writing the code below it.
How do modify the code to allign the image in A?

Thanks!

Engineering Programmer

YJ... — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:20:21 +0800

I got my degree in electronics and currently doing my master's degree in research.

Before I enter the working field, I'm in the process of 'searching' myself, to understand myself more so that I choose the correct career path.

I found out that I am most interested in programming.
But from my engineering degree, my programming knowledge is not as complete as IT graduates.

I would like to venture into the programming field in the engineering world.
To develop software to control equipments. I worked with serial port interface, GPIB and USB interface in my master's research.

What is the name of such a position?
Any examples of big companies that need ppl in this position?
Anyone working in similar field?

A collection of inspirational stories and quotes

YJ... — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 17:38:49 +0800

I created a blog on insprational stories and quotes. It's still quite new though, so not much content yet. But i will update it constantly.

http://self-inspiration.blogspot.com

Thanks!