Re: USB microscopes for very small SMT

On a sunny day (Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:54:54 -0800) it happened Joerg
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I purposely bought a car with the least amount of electronics I could
find. That has paid off for me, zero defects in >10 years, looks and
drives like new. Also, I remember a CEO years ago who asked me whether I
new anyone who'd be willing to part with a 2-4 year old 7-series BMW.
Money was not an issue, he just didn't want a new one with dozens of
micro controllers in there. And guess what, he also had a masters degree
in EE.

Joerg, I think the driving style is as important.
I had this motorbike in my school days, almost an antique, 125cc, and
it was sort of a precious thing, and I had it running very well.
Behind the school was some sort of hill.
A class mate asked 'can I borrow your bike, want to do some crossing up that hill'.
I said: Sure, have fun.....
30 seconds later the bike was near 100% total loss....
Transmission chain blew right through the carter.
Could not do it if I wanted to.

So, I treat my stuff with some care, including the electronics, know
where the bugs are, and avoid those.
I am happy with the mp3 / wave player, how many cassettes did not end up in tape salad...
Modern engines are really complicated, I bought this little 4 stroke Chinese scooter some years ago,
have the service manual, aaargghh.
But how can they make it for that money?
The 2500$ car from India has been announced too:
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Extra/IndiaReadiesWorldsCheapestCar.aspx
So, if it breaks, you just buy a new one ;-)


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