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Apple Launch of iPad Mini 13 Macbook Pro Retina Display

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It looks like the iPhone 5 wasn't Apple's last big debut in 2012. Apple just sent out invitations to a special event that it's holding next Tuesday, October 23, starting at 10 a.m. PT, presumably to unveil the much-rumored smaller iPad model and a 13 inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display. The tagline of the invite is "We've got a little more to show you," and the invitation shows the top of Apple's logo. Apple is holding the event at the California Theatre in San Jose, Calif., just a block away from the courtroom where its major trial with Samsung took place. The invitation confirms a report from AllThingsDigital last week, which claimed the event date would be October 23.  Since before its very first model of the iPad came out, Apple has been rumored to be working on a smaller version. But expectations that the company would double down on its iPad line have increased, especially after competitors like Amazon and Google began to put out smaller tablets th...

Nokia could launch entry level Windows Phone 7 5 handsets says report

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Nokia may offer entry-level Windows Phone 7.5 devices by year's end, according to DigiTimes. Citing the usual "industry sources," DigiTimes said the new phones would be aimed at consumers in emerging markets, who are considered more price-sensitive. The hardware requirements for Windows Phone 8 are stricter than those for its predecessor, demanding a dual-core processor and support for near-field communication (NFC). Those features would be difficult to add to more entry-level and mid-level phones, according to the sources, prompting the need for less pricey Windows Phone 7.5 devices. (Credit: Josh Miller/CNET ) 

Simple Model Rocket Launch Controller

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Here I share this electronic circuit project for Model rocket launch controller circuit diagram. Most commercial rocket controllers available to buy are either expensive or do not have many features. After a lot of searching I found nothing that met my needs. I wanted a controller that could work multiple pads, as well as being easy to set up and pack away, so I designed my own. It has the ability to control up to 8 pads through a 6 core cable. You may want to be able to disconnect all your units. I used 6 pin DIN plugs so that all the units can be disconnected and easily transported. I wont go into details of how this works yet, although it is very useful as this type of cable is used in alarm systems and can be purchased cheaply. Each pad unit has a two sockets for signal input and output, with the input to the first pad unit coming from the controller. Any other units are then daisy chained to the first pad box. The controller also has a built in launch countdown controller, althoug...