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Looking for programmable controller for linear actuators for use in a standing desk

I'm trying to build a sit-stand desk solution with motors that can be controlled by a computer. I've found some good instructions for building your own electric height adjustable desk here, however, it does not talk about interfacing with a…
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Upgradable Neural Network workstation on a budget of <1500€ (<$1660) for its first configuration

I used laptops for a while and I am not up to date with the current available hardware. I'm looking for a new PC mainly for Neural Network computations and some gaming from time to time. The rig mainly needs strong Graphic Cards for OpenCL/CUDA…
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Smartphone accessories/software for catching epileptic seizures

I would like to know, is it possible for a smartphone attached to an arm to catch an epileptic seizure by using the heartbeat or other sensor and automating a phone call or sms when the seizure occurs based on the blood rate? If not, then can this…
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Wifi adapter for raspberry pi zero

I would like to use the raspberry pi zero for a internet of things project but it does not have wifi access by default. I would like to use a usb wifi adapter to connect the pi to the Internet. Here are my must haves: be compatible with raspbian be…
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Choosing a motherboard + CPU combination upgrade

I have an old Dell Studio XPS 8100 that has been updated rather haphazardly. Now I would like more expansion slots and a faster CPU. I don't know what motherboard + CPU combination would be a good fit for my existing components. Since I will be…
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Small scale integration single board computer?

This Wikipedia page mentions about Intel SDKs; single board computers that contained Intel microprocessors. I would like to own one of those SDKs but I doubt that they are still in production. So, I am looking for something similar to Intel SDKs.…
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NAS (enclosure or complete solution) recommendation for home/small office

I'm looking for recommendations on NAS for home / small office. Main purpose - storage of digital data (documents, photos, movies). Must to have RAID 1 capabilities. Can be enclosure only. Direct connection (access from a smartphone without…
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Motherboard with embeded CPU for HTPC

This question is here after I ask this one: UHD compatible Graphic Card The thing is that I have a HTPC and would like to be able to read UHD movies (since the i3's IGP cannot). As you can see in the previous question, finding a passive GPU with UHD…
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External android compass

I recently bought a new android phone to get a bigger screen, thinking about using it for VR too. However, I found out it doesn't have a compass (I didn't even think it was mandatory). Even though I could probably live without VR, it bothers me when…
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Seagate Hard Drive RPM

I'm looking to replace a backup drive that died. I was considering a Seagate Barracuda drive (ST2000DM001) which is listed as 7200 RPM. Amazon reports a newer version of the drive (ST2000DM006), which is about the same price, but it doesn't list the…
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Need a PC that can Drive 4 Simultaneous Discrete Video Display Outputs

Currently my employer is looking at setting up a video tower display for a trade-show. We are planning on having 4 displays stacked but separated running the same video and only showing 25% of the video in each display starting from the top and…
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PSU under 100€ an entry level server

I'm going to buy this motherboard: Supermicro X10SLH-F. The motherboard manual says (at page 20) "Also your power supply must supply 1.5A for the Ethernet ports". Is a normal ATX power supply enough?. What ATX/MicroATX PSU would you recommend? I…
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upgrade old personal Server hardware

I have a little home-server that is now around 8 years old (I calculated the age wrong at first ...). It always did a great job and never let me down. But now it is time to eather upgrade the hardware, or buy a complete new one because over the time…
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Asus Zenpad S 8.0 vs Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 - Travel

I am in the market for an android tablet, I am mostly rounded down to an 8" model (though not 100% on this) . Looking at the Asus Zenpad s 8.0 or the Galaxy S2 8.0 My primary uses will be watching movies on the plane (I travel a lot) and using the…
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Recommendations for a "Fiber Inspection Scope" to use on SC, LC and MTP connections

I'm looking for recommendations for a "Fiber Inspection Scope" to use on SC, LC and MTP connections. My environment: Small Datacenter. will have to inspect and trouble shoot about 10 fiber optic links per week. connection types: SC, LC and…
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