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RCC v2.1
Written by Paul Graydon
Distributed By TC Electronics
_______________________________________________________________________________
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
THIS SOFTWARE AND MANUAL ARE SUPPLIED "AS IS". THE AUTHOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE AND ITS DOCUMENTATION FILE, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGE TO HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND/OR DATA
FROM USE OF THIS PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT WILL THE AUTHOR OF THIS SOFTWARE BE
LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES. YOUR USE OF THIS SOFTWARE
INDICATES THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THESE AND OTHER TERMS INCLUDED IN
THIS DOCUMENTATION FILE.
DUE TO THE NATURE OF EVOLVING PROGRAMMING AND THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH THIS SOFTWARE MAY BE USED, IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT
OCCASIONAL "BUGS" OR UNFITNESS MAY ARISE. THE USER SHOULD ALWAYS TEST THIS
SOFTWARE THOROUGHLY WITH NON-CRITICAL DATA BEFORE RELYING ON IT.
To sum it up!
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IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF THE DELIVERY,
PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CLAIM.
_______________________________________________________________________________
What is RCC? (overview)
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RCC was written to aid the electronics technician in finding the proper ohms in
a resistor quickly and efficiently. This program is not intended to teach ohms
law but it will make you an expert at finding the value of a resistor at a
glance as well as the value of a combination of resistors. You should find the
programs interface simple and easy to use as well as informative and somewhat
educational. Handy and simple to use. Speeds service work and hobby
construction.
Features
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*Fast and easy to use
*Easy to understand
*Allows you to see the resistor and it's colors
*Calculate the total ohms value of parallel & series connected resistors
*Calculate the usable tolerance range for a resistor
*Informative and educational
*Helps to streamline the troubleshooting process
*Written in Borland Turbo C++
System Requirements
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Any IBM PC/AT/XT or compatible computer. RCC was programmed on a 486DX, it has
not been tested on a CPU lower than a 386SX. This program uses no proprietary
calls and should run on any machine.
Installation
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Just unzip the archive into it's own directory. I use a directory called RCC
but you can use any directory you want. No special setup requirements are
needed.
If you received RCC from a bulletin board, you should have the following
files:
RCC.EXE -- RCC's "MAIN MENU" Program File
COLORS.EXE -- Color Code to Ohms Conversion Section
OHMS.EXE -- Ohms to Color Code Conversion Section
PARALLEL.EXE -- Parallel Ohms Calculation Section
SERIES.EXE -- Series Ohms Calculation Section
COMBO.EXE -- Parallel & Series Calculation Section
TOLRANCE.EXE -- Tolerance Range Calculation Section
RCC.DOC -- This Documentation File
REGISTER.FRM -- RCC's Registration Form
FILE_ID.DIZ -- File description
How does RCC work? (Operation)
--------------------
To enter the program type "RCC" and you will be presented with seven options.
All items are hot keyed, so, you do not have to press enter upon selection.
Typing <Q> at anytime at any menu selection will "QUIT" you back to the main
menu.
Explanation of the seven menu items are as follows..
*** OPTION 1 - (COLORS.EXE) -- Color Code to Ohms Conversion
This option will tell you the resistance value of a resistor from the color
codes.
Upon entry of this option, you will be prompted to enter the color number
of band one on the resistor. There is a menu of the color numbers on the right
side of the screen to help you determine what number to use for what color. The
color numbers are the same "Standard" color numbers used for all calculations
relating with resistors.
Color choice for band one are:
0 - BLACK
1 - BROWN
2 - RED
3 - ORANGE
4 - YELLOW
5 - GREEN
6 - BLUE
7 - PURPLE
8 - GRAY
9 - WHITE.
After entering the the color number for band one, you will be prompted for the
color number of band two. If you wish to re-enter the color of band one, you
may do so by hitting the backspace key. This will jump you back to the prompt
that asks for the color of band one.
Color choice for band two are:
0 - BLACK
1 - BROWN
2 - RED
3 - ORANGE
4 - YELLOW
5 - GREEN
6 - BLUE
7 - PURPLE
8 - GRAY
9 - WHITE.
After entering the the color number for band two, you will be prompted for the
color number of band three, (multiplier). If you wish to re-enter the color of
band two, you may do so by hitting the backspace key. This will jump you back
to the prompt that asks for the color of band two.
Color choice for band three are:
0 - BLACK
1 - BROWN
2 - RED
3 - ORANGE
4 - YELLOW
5 - GREEN
6 - BLUE
A - GOLD
B - SILVER
After entering the the color number for band three, you will be prompted for
the color number of band four, (tolerance). Hitting the <ENTER> key will
default to GOLD, 5% tolerance. If you wish to re-enter the color of band
three, you may do so by hitting the backspace key. This will jump you back to
the prompt that asks for the color of band three.
Color choice for band four are:
A - GOLD (5%)
B - SILVER (10%)
C - NONE (20%)
After entering the the color number for band four, you will have the resistors
resistance value along with the tolerance range, both in ohms, displayed to
you. The tolerance range is the range that the resistor is considered to be
usable, (the Plus or minus range).
*** OPTION 2 - (OHMS.EXE) -- Ohms to Color Code Conversion
This option will tell you the color codes of a resistor from the resistances
value.
Upon entry of this option, you will be prompted to enter the ohms value of
the resistor. After entering the value, you will be prompted for the
tolerance. Hitting the <ENTER> key will default to GOLD, 5% tolerance. After
entering the tolerance of the resistor you will be displayed the resistors
color codes along with the tolerance range, both in ohms.
*** OPTION 3 - (PARALLEL.EXE) -- Parallel Ohms Calculation
This option will tell you the resistances value of up to 10 resistors connected
in parallel.
Upon entry of this option, you will be prompted to enter the ohms value of
resistor #1. Next you will be prompted for the ohms value of resistor #2 and
so on. Continue to enter each resistor value, (up to ten). As you enter each
resistor value the total value will be calculated each time. Hitting <ENTER>
on a blank line will end the calculations.
*** OPTION 4 - (SERIES.EXE) -- Series Ohms Calculation
This option will tell you the resistances value of up to 10 resistors connected
in series.
Upon entry of this option, you will be prompted to enter the ohms value of
resistor #1. Next you will be prompted for the ohms value of resistor #2 and
so on. Continue to enter each resistor value, (up to ten). As you enter each
resistor value the total value will be calculated each time. Hitting <ENTER>
on a blank line will end the calculations.
*** OPTION 5 - (COMBO.EXE) -- Parallel & Series Calculation
This option will tell you the resistances value of up to 10 resistors connected
in parallel and/or series.
Upon entry of this option, you will be prompted to enter the ohms value of
resistor #1. Next you will be prompted for the ohms value of resistor #2.
After entering the value of R2, you will need to enter whether this resistor
will be connected in (P)arallel or (S)eries. After entering either "P" or "S"
you will be prompted for the ohms value of resistor #3 and so on. Continue to
enter each resistor value, (up to ten). As you enter each resistor value the
total value will be calculated each time. Hitting <ENTER> on a blank line will
end the calculations.
On the left side of the resistor label you will see either a "P" or "S"
denoting with that resistor was labeled as being connected in parallel or
series. It's just there to remind you of how you have each resistor set. In
case you are wondering why resistor one doesn't ask wether it's connected in
parallel or series, is because it takes more than one resistor to determain if
it's parallel or series. The determination of how each resistor it is
connected is in relation to resistor #1.
*** OPTION 6 - (TOLRANCE.EXE) -- Tolerance Range Calculation
This option will tell you the tolerance range of a resistor from the
resistances value of a resistors.
Upon entry of this option, you will be prompted to enter the ohms value of
the resistor.
*** OPTION Q - Quit
Pretty simple, exits you out of the program and back to the DOS prompt.
Is RCC free?
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No. RCC is not free. It is not public domain. It is being distributed under
a marketing concept called shareware.
What is Shareware?
------------------
Shareware is a unique marketing concept whereby you get to try software out
before you pay for it. Many shareware software packages exist, duplicating
most of the commercially available packages in functionality and quality.
Shareware is often much less expensive, because shareware authors don't have
the overhead that commercial software concerns have.
Basically, once you have acquired a shareware package, you try it out and see
if you like it. If you do, you send a requested registration fee to the
authors. This fee usually entitles you to certain additional considerations,
which vary from author to author. If you do not wish to continue using the
software, you do not need to register it. You should, however, stop using it
if you do not register it. Regardless, the software should be passed along to
as many friends as possible, because this distribution is what makes shareware
work.
How do I register RCC?
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I'm glad you asked. You can register RCC by sending a check or money order for
$15.00 to:
Paul Graydon
P.O. Box 21057
Castro Valley, Ca 94546-9057
The file REGISTER.FRM contains a form to assist you in the registration
process. To print it out, simply issue the following command at the DOS
prompt:
COPY REGISTER.FRM PRN:
or
PRINT REGISTER.FRM
(These are the most common ways of printing in DOS)
What are the registration benefits?
-----------------------------------
When you register RCC, you will receive registration key file that will
register your copy of RCC.
Registration will eliminate all delays & the annoying "UNREGISTERED" messages.
Being a registered owner of RCC entitles you to free upgrades as they become
available. Registered copies also allow you to enter each program section
individually without having to go through the main menu. The bonus is that you
will have a clear conscious knowing that you are supporting the shareware
concept.
Don't these files usually have some kind of disclaimer?
-------------------------------------------------------
You bet. There was the generic one at the beginning of these doc's and here's
my personal one:
I am not responsible for anything. Nothing. Zilch. If you are a registered
owner, my warranty extends only to the physical media I distribute my
products on. Unfortunately, you use my products at your risk, not mine.
AND, I also have the right to make any changes as I see fit.
Having said all that, I would like to point out that I have tested RCC to the
best of my ability. I don't like to make blanket statements eliminating any
responsibility I might have, but this is a crazy world where the number one
corporate sport seems to be the law suit, and I'd love to avoid all of that.
Finally, I will say that if you find a bug in RCC, report it me and I'll fix
it.
How do I contact the author
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Well, it really rather simple to get in touch with me, there are a few methods
to choose from.
Method #1 - Mailing Address:
Paul Graydon
P.O. Box 21057
Castro Valley, Ca 94546-9057
Method #2 - FidoNet Address:
The Phantom Zone BBS
1:215/222
Method #3 - InterNet Address:
Paul.Graydon@p3.f222.n215.z1.fidonet.org
Method #4 - Call my BBS:
The Phantom Zone BBS
(510)538-9586
Thank you for trying RCC, and remember to share it with your friends.
Shareware works only if it is shared!
How do I get the latest shareware version?
-------------------------------------------
You can always get the latest shareware version from a friend, a BBS or just
about anywhere. You can even call my BBS, The Phantom Zone (510)538-9586 and
download the latest shareware version.
VERSION HISTORY
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June 1995 (no name, no version, just an idea).
July 1995 - (RCC 1.0) Beta test version.
October 1995 - (RCC 2.0) First official release!
November 1995 -(RCC 2.1) Fix MIS-TYPED address on registration form