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- The Grand Design presents...
-
- EEToolkit
-
- A reference toolkit for electrical engineers
-
- Filename: eetoolkit.prc
- Version: 1.0
- Size: 25.8k
- Compile Date: 4/13/98 @ 7:54pm
- Author: Joe Grand
- jgrand@mindspring.com
- The Grand Design
- http://www.mindspring.com/~jgrand
-
- Introduction:
- EEToolkit is a package designed for electrical engineers and
- electronics hobbyists. It is meant to be a "launch pad" for
- engineering applications and reference material.
-
- The current version includes:
-
- o Ohm 4-band version 2.0
- o Ohm 5-band version 1.0
- o Cap version 2.0
- o Doodle version 1.0
-
- We have updated our Ohm and Cap calculator applications and
- wrapped them into the new EEToolkit.
-
- Usage:
- EEToolkit is extremely simple to use. Simply choose your preferred
- function from the pop-up list in the upper-right hand corner of the
- screen. Your preferences and last-entered data and drawings are
- saved.
-
- Ohm 4-band version 2.0 and Ohm 5-band version 1.0
- -------------------------------------------------
-
- Ohm is a simple program used to calculate resistor values from 4-band
- and 5-band color codes and vice versa. The only difference between the
- 4-band (5% tolerance resistors) and 5-band codes (1% tolerance resistors)
- is that there is an extra digit before the multiplier in the 5-band.
-
- To convert color to value, simply select the first, second, third (and
- fourth if applicable) using the pop-up lists. The value will automatically
- be calculated.
-
- To convert value to color, write the resistance value in the "Value" field
- and select the units from the adjacent pop-up list. The colors will
- automatically be calculated.
-
- Resistance values can range from 10 ohm to 99 meg ohm for 4-band, and
- 100 ohm to 999 meg ohm for 5-band. No floating point (decimal point)
- support at this time. All entered values are rounded down.
-
- By tapping the menu silk-screen button within either Ohm function will
- give you a selection of a quick reference guide, Ohm help, registration
- information, and a list of standard (common, off-the-shelf) 1% and 5%
- resistor values.
-
- Version 1.0 of our Ohm application was rated 4.5 out of 5 planes by
- PilotZone (www.pilotzone.com)!
-
- ChangeLog:
- Version 2.0:
- - Code cleanup/restructuring
- - On-the-fly calcluations
- - Saves current preferences/data
- - Clipboard functions
- - Added list of standard 1% and 5% resistor values
-
- Cap version 2.0
- ---------------
-
- Cap is a program used to convert capacitor IEC markings to a true capacitor
- value and vice versa. IEC is a 3-digit code and the most commonly used to
- mark ceramic-type capacitors.
-
- To convert a capacitor value to an IEC code marking, write the capacitance
- value in the "Value" field and select the units. The marking value will
- automatically be calculated.
-
- To convert the markings to value, simply write the 3-digit IEC code in the
- "Markings" field and tap on the field. The capacitor value and corresponding
- units will automatically be calculated.
-
- IEC Code markings can range from 100 (10pF) to 999 (99000uF). No floating
- point (decimal point) support at this time.
-
- By tapping the menu silk-screen button within the Cap function will
- give you a selection of a quick reference guide, Cap help, or registration
- information.
-
- ChangeLog:
- Version 2.0:
- - Code cleanup/restructuring
- - On-the-fly calculations
- - Saves current preferences/data
- - Clipboard functions
-
- Doodle version 1.0
- ------------------
-
- Doodle is a simple scratchpad embedded into the EEToolkit. It can be used
- for note taking, quick schematic sketches, etc. The single sheet's contents
- are saved.
-
- To draw, tap the "Draw" pushbutton.
- To erase, tap the "Erase" pushbutton.
- To clear the screen, tap the "Clear" button.
-
- Registration Information:
- EEToolkit is a shareware application. The unregistered version is not
- crippled in any way, and will allow a 14-day trial period. After 14 days,
- you must register this software. Registered users will receive all future
- updates at no cost.
-
- Registration costs only $20 and can be done through the PalmPilotGear H.Q.
- web site (www.pilotgear.com or www2.viaweb.com/pilotgearsw/granddesign.html
- or by calling PalmPilotGear H.Q. at 817-461-3480 or 817-461-3482 (Fax).
-
- Disclaimer:
- The Grand Design takes no responsibility for the results of this
- application. It has been tested to the best of our capabilities
- and is believed to be in working order. Any data lost, erased,
- or destroyed is the sole responsibility of the owner.
-
- Please contact jgrand@mindspring.com with any comments, bugs or
- ideas you may have regarding this program.
-
- EEToolkit only works with PalmOS 2.x or greater.
-
- ChangeLog:
- Version 1.0:
- - Initial public release
-
- EOF
-