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Article #506Re: Electrifying botanical data [Was: Basic Operating system]
From: Greg Major
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 00:00
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 00:00
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I'll byte... errr.. bite. RSPCGOHD? -Greg "Rod Speed" <rod_speed@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:394ab6da$0$494$7f31c96c@news01.syd.optusnet.com.au... > > Greg Major <gmajor@houston.rr.com> wrote in message > news:ycq25.33245$Gh.328450@typhoon.austin.rr.com... > > > Here's something fun and geeky to do with old, trash > > hard drives... make a windchime! Here's what you do: > > I've reported you to the RSPCGOHD. You'll be soorreeee... > > > 1. Disassemble the drive down to the platters (they're what you want). > > Try not to scratch them. It goes without saying, but different size platters > > result in higher/lower pitched chimes. Mix 'em up! > > 2. Drill a tiny hole towards the top of three or more platters. > > 3. String it up with fishing line or equivalent. > > 4. Hang 'em from something. Old hardware works/looks the best. > > > I've got a great one that used to hang in the test lab at work. > > Three platters hanging from a garage sale TRS-80. What a > > hoot! Best of all, the chime sound is actually pleasing to the ear! > > >
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