![]() ![]() To keep the equipment out of sight, you can build a smaller structure to contain your pumps, filters, and equipment. Instead, situate your equipment to the side of your deck to ensure easy access and make. While it looks neater and protects your equipment from the elements, it can make it much harder to maintain the equipment that keeps your pool clean and functioning. Many people opt to place their pumps and filters beneath their above-ground pool deck. Build a separate structure to house your pool equipment Ask him how the deck must be installed, its height, required gapping, etc., so he can change the liner out with a minimum of effort in the future. The best plan is to have a conversation with the pool installer. Running deck boards beneath your pool rails can make it easier for an installer to remove them to change your liner without having to cut into your deck. To future proof your deck build, take into account that most above-ground pools have a top railing that either screws or snaps into place on the pool’s frame. If your deck hasn’t been planned correctly, your installer may need to cut your deck to change the liner, ruining a beautifully constructed deck. Run decking boards beneath your pool railsĪt some point in the distant future, your pool may need its liner changed out. It keeps the ground level for those getting in and out of the pool and can help minimize trips and falls over any pieces that jut out. Perfectly aligning your pool’s decking boards with the lip of your pool is not only an attractive design feature, it’s a great safety feature, too. Build your deck as close to your pool as possible If you don’t already have a fence, be sure you earmark part of your pool and deck building budget to include the construction or installation of one. Be sure your fence complies with local building codes before breaking ground. Regulations on how high fences around pools vary between states and municipalities. Budget for fencing around your poolĪny yard that has a pool must also have a fence as a safety precaution. Don’t take a chance on building a deck and not having it work with the new aquatic centerpiece of your backyard. While above-ground pools have standard wall heights (48”, 52” and 54”), every pool will be slightly different. Install your pool before you build your deckĭon’t build the deck first and hope it fits around the pool you choose. You can also easily find a contractor near you. ![]() ![]() No matter which route you choose, there are plenty of tutorials and resources online, such as our DIY deck building guide. Consider your construction skill level, the amount of time you have to complete the project, and your budget. The first, and biggest, decision you have to make is whether you want to try your hand at building an above-ground pool deck yourself, or if it makes more sense to hire a contractor. Here are some questions to consider before you decide to DIY or enlist a professional to draft a plan for your above-ground pool deck: Should you hire a professional deck builder or DIY? What to Consider When Designing a Deck for Above-Ground Pools This way, you can set aside an ample budget for your project and head off any future problems at the pass. However, designing a deck for an above-ground pool is a little different than designing a deck that exists off the side of your home or patio.īefore you cannonball into the deep end of above-ground pool ownership and building a deck, it’s important to consider some of the hidden costs and plan accordingly. Congratulations! Chances are, if you’re installing a new pool, you’ll likely want a beautiful new deck to accompany your latest backyard acquisition. So, you’ve finally decided to break ground for a new above-ground pool. ![]()
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Following the diagram shown, ark each face of your wood block and cut along those guidelines using your sew to form your geometric shapes, removing a triangular piece from each corner of your block.Ģ. Materials: two solid wood blocks (approximately 6" x 6" x 4"), fine grit sandpaper, a paintbrush, a file, wood stain (optional), acrylic paint in various colors, a coin or circle template, polyurethane spray, a hand sew or electric sew, a drill.ġ. These adorable bookends were created by Allie at Four Eyed Wonder. Add a few more pebbles/whatever finishing touches you may have and let the bookends dry a few more hours before use. If desired, once this layer is dry, add the water ripple special effect (the last layer in the kit).Ĩ. Once the water undercoat is dry, apply the realistic water effect that comes with the Scene-A-Rama kit. Tweezers may come in handy during this step for holding the figures in place while the glue dries.ħ. While the undercoat dries, start gluing down your animal figurines, pebbles, and trees in your desired location. You can also add small pebbles on top of the undercoat to look like stones submerged in the water.Ħ. If you don't have the kit, you can use thick acrylic blue paint instead. Paint on the water undercoat that comes with the Scene-A-Rama kit in the area where you scraped off the grass. Add a thin layer of glue to the outside border of your stream on both sides to create a seal when you add the water.ĥ. If you wish to add a stream to your bookends, scrape off the grass using a blunt object (we used the end of a foam brush) until you reach your desired stream shape. Press down lightly with your finger to adhere. While the glue is still wet, sprinkle on the faux grass. Using a paintbrush, paint the glue mixture on the top of the block that has not yet been stained.ģ. Once your blocks are dry, create a mixture of tacky glue and water in a bowl. No need for a second coat - one should do it. You can stain the bottom of the blocks if you choose but don’t stain the top. Using either a clean cloth or a paintbrush, begin to stain your wood blocks by gently applying the stain in the direction of the wood on all 4 vertical sides of the blocks. Spread out newsprint on your work surface. Materials: two wooden blocks approximately 8 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter (you can have them cut specially at the hardware store), newspaper, chestnut-colored wood stain, tacky glue, a paintbrush, faux grass (available at craft stores), assorted pebbles and stones, assorted faux conifer tree figures, small plastic woodland figurines, and a Scene-A-Rama water kit (optional).ġ. Erick and Emily from Hello Home Shoppe show us how. Gold Giraffes – This Damask Love tutorial uses die-cut giraffes layered with Mod Podge to make bookends that would look super sweet in a kid’s room.Make these Anthropologie bookends, which cost $168, with just $40 worth of materials easily available at a hardware store or Hobby Lobby. She uses a matched pair, but I think mis-matched frames painted the same color would look cool, too.ġ0. Picture Frames – Grab a pair of old picture frames and use Landeelu’s instructions for making them into bookends. ![]() Fa-brick – Button Hook proves that a fabric-wrapped brick makes a surprisingly sweet bookend.ĩ. License Plates – Not sure what to do with your old plates? Fun in the Making shows you how to turn them into bookends in one step!Ĩ. Animal Book Ends – Do you have any cute animal figurines lying around? Love Grows Wild shows you how to turn them into cute bookends.ħ. Glam Bookends – Add a little bling to your bookshelf with this tute from Refinery 29.Ħ. Terrariums – Insideways uses a basic terrarium tute and turns them into bookends by…using them as bookends. Recycled Knick Knack Bookends – I love this idea from Design Sponge, because you can really hit the thrift for any set of quirky items and turn them into cute bookends.Ĥ. What can I say? These ladies know bookends!ģ. Phones – This is another clever bookend idea from A Beautiful Mess. Quotation Marks – A Beautiful Mess made these from cardboard, but I bet that you could make a slightly smaller version from old cereal and frozen pizza boxes.Ģ. These are some simple DIY bookends that you can make!ġ. Don’t you love the look of a nice set of bookends? Of course, they keep your books from falling over, but they can also turn a boring shelf into a sweet vignette. ![]() ![]() ![]() The SDA adopted the miniSD card in 2003 as a small form factor extension to the SD card standard. The miniSD form was introduced at March 2003 CeBIT by SanDisk Corporation which announced and demonstrated it. Early samples of the SD card became available in the first quarter of 2000, with production quantities of 32 and 64 MB cards available three months later. The SD Association, headquartered in San Ramon, California, United States, started with about 30 companies and today consists of about 1,000 product manufacturers that make interoperable memory cards and devices. For this reason the D within the logo resembles an optical disc.Īt the 2000 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) trade show, the three companies announced the creation of the SD Association (SDA) to promote SD cards. ![]() The trademarked "SD" logo was originally developed for the Super Density Disc, which was the unsuccessful Toshiba entry in the DVD format war. Developers predicted that DRM would induce wide use by music suppliers concerned about piracy. It was designed to compete with the Memory Stick, a DRM product that Sony had released the year before. The card was derived from the MultiMediaCard (MMC) and provided digital rights management based on the Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI) standard and for the time, a high memory density. In 1999, SanDisk, Panasonic (Matsushita), and Toshiba agreed to develop and market the Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card. History 1999–2005: Creation and introduction of smaller formats The SDA uses several trademarked logos owned and licensed by SD-3C to enforce compliance with its specifications and assure users of compatibility. SDA today has approximately 1,000 member companies. The companies also formed the SD Association (SDA), a non-profit organization, in January 2000 to promote and create SD Card standards. The three companies formed SD-3C, LLC, a company that licenses and enforces intellectual property rights associated with SD memory cards and SD host and ancillary products. The standard was introduced in August 1999 by joint efforts between SanDisk, Panasonic (Matsushita) and Toshiba as an improvement over MultiMediaCards (MMCs). Secure Digital, officially abbreviated as SD, is a proprietary non-volatile flash memory card format developed by the SD Association (SDA) for use in portable devices. ![]() Supported Database and Financial File FormatsĪccess Project file(.adp), Access Database file(.Portable devices, such as digital cameras and mobile phones (including most smartphones) Outlook Express Email file(.dbx), Outlook Email file(.pst) Microsoft Word Document(.doc), Help file(.hlp), HTML Documents file(.htm/.html), MOF file(.mof), Microsoft Project file(.mpp), Microsoft OneNote file(.one), Adobe Portable Document(.pdf), Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation file(.ppt), Microsoft Publisher Document(.pub), Rich Text Document(.rtf), True Type Font file(.ttf), Microsoft Visio Drawing(.vsd), WordPerfect file(.wpd), WordPerfect Documents and Graphics v8(.wpg), Microsoft Excel XML Documents(.xls), 3DS file (.3ds)Ĭabinet file(.cab), CHM file(.chm), CSL file(.csl), GZIP compression file(.gz), LZH compression file(.lzh), RAR compression file(.rar), TAR archive file(.tar), Zip compression file(.zip),ģGP Multimedia file(.3gp), Audio Streaming Format file(.asf), AU file(.au), Audio Video Interleave file(.avi), Musical Instrument Digital Interface file(.mid), MOV Multimedia file(.mov), MP3 Music file(.mp3), MP4 Multimedia file(.mp4), ShockWave Flash file(.swf), WAVE Multimedia file(.wav), WMF Multimedia file(.wmf) DE HDD, SATA HDD, SCSI HDD, FireWire HDD, SSD, USB HDD, External HDD, Hardware RAID, Floppy drive, USB flash drive, Compact flash card, Secure Digital card, Memory card/Memory stick, Micro card, Zip drive, IPod, Other storage devicesģd Studio Max file(.max), ANI file(.ani), Adobe Illustrator file(.ai), Bitmap file(.bmp), COREL Draw file(.cdr), Corel Draw Corel RAVE Image file(.clk), Corel Draw Vector Image file(.cmx), Canon Raw graphics file(.crw), Cursor file(.cur), AutoCAD Drawing file(.dwg), AutoCad DX File(.dxf), Enhanced Metafile(.emf), Encapsulated Postscript file(.eps), Freehand 10 file(.fh11), GIF graphics file(.gif), Icon file(.ico), JPEG Graphics file(.jpg.jpeg), Portable Network Graphic file(.png), Adobe Photoshop file(.psd), Paint Shop Pro file(.psp), Q uattroPro 7 File(.qpw), Corel Presentation File(.shw), Tagged Image File(.tif) ![]() ![]() ![]() If the mechanical resonance frequency of the ceramic / metal element and the frequency of the applied electrical signal are matched, the amplitude of the vibrations will be greatest, and sound output will be maximum. When a recurring voltage is applied the ceramic / metal bending element vibrates at the frequency of the applied voltage, and produces an audible sound. ![]() When a voltage is applied to the ceramic disk, the disk deforms, causing the metal diaphragm to bend. The working component in most audible sound transducers is a thin disk of piezoelectric ceramic bonded to a similarly thin metal diaphragm. These devices are well suited for use in portable, battery powered equipment, and are employed in a wide variety of products, including timers, smoke alarms, games, telephone ringers, metal detectors, watches, automobile alarms, and many others. Emitted sounds range from soft hums to strident alarms. Simple, compact, and reliable, piezoelectric audible sound transducers-also called tone generators, or buzzers-can deliver a high sound output from a small (milliwatt) energy input. And in the consumer electronics field, some of their most popular applications include sound generators in computers, telephones, toys and games - to name just a few. In addition, since they can produce a wide range of audible signals, they’re also used in pest deterrent devices. With such characteristics, piezo buzzers are regularly used in alarms, warning devices and automobile alerts. What’s more: Their low power consumption makes them ideal for many battery-operated devices. Thanks to both the reliability and flexibility of piezoelectric vibration plates to produce audible signals - ranging from monotone buzzes and alarms to multi-tones and melodies - their applications in small, high-density assemblies are wide-ranging. And although piezo buzzers require a larger footprint than magnetic buzzers, they produce a higher sound pressure level. In addition, magnetic buzzers have a higher power consumption of 30 to 100 milliamperes, while piezo buzzers normally consume less than 30 milliamperes - even at higher rate frequencies. Unlike magnetic buzzers that have a narrow operating voltage of somewhere between one and 16 volts, piezo buzzers can typically operate anywhere between three and 250 volts. As a result, it produces an audible sound. So when certain piezoelectric materials are subjected to an alternating field of electricity, the piezo buzzer element - often a manmade piezoceramic material - stretches and compresses in sequence with the frequency of the current. They found that electricity could be generated when a mechanical pressure was applied to particular materials - and the inverse was true as well. ![]() The use of the piezo ceramic buzzer was discovered thanks to an inversion of the piezoelectricity principle that was discovered by Jacques and Pierre Curie back in 1880. Contact APC Today How to Use Piezoelectric Buzzers In addition, thanks to our state-of-the-art production facility, our delivery times are some of the fastest in the industry. Plus, since they can be mounted on circuit boards, they’re highly useful in a wide range of applications and assemblies.ĭespite different construction methods that affect the cost of piezo buzzers, all of our prices are highly competitive. Regardless of the model you choose, our piezo buzzers offer high sound outputs. ![]() Yet at the same time, depending on the piezo ceramic buzzer specifications, it’s also reliable and can be constructed in a wide range of sizes that work across varying frequencies to produce different sound outputs.įor instance, at APC International, Ltd., we offer piezo buzzers without signal generators, self-oscillating buzzers that have signal generators and even multi-tone sound generators - often used in alarms and sirens. It’s lightweight with a simple construction, and it’s typically a low-cost product. In simplest terms, a piezo buzzer is a type of electronic device that’s used to produce a tone, alarm or sound. ^^ Excluding tabs 27.5 ☐.5 w/ tabs (center to center) What Is A Piezo Buzzer? *** 4.0 kHz / 10 cm / 12 Vp-p square wave Rated Voltage: 12 VDC (KPT-1410: 12 Vp-p square wave) Values to be Determined by Customer and APC International ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s ideal for busy college students, professionals, on-the-go video editors and anyone else who wants an exceptional and portable experience for taking notes, gaming, video editing and watching content, all in one device. If you’re looking for a top-of-the-line device that can handle note-taking and then some, Apple’s M2 chip-equipped 2022 iPad Pro is the company’s fastest, most powerful tablet to date. ![]() MORE BUYING OPTIONS (from $1,100): Apple | Amazon | Best Buy | Target iPad Pro with Wi-Fi and 128GB, $1,000 with $49 off coupon (reg.
![]() ![]() However, iMyFone MirrorTo only requires Wi-Fi or a USB cable. The Advantages of iMyFone MirrorTo over Emulators: 1 Friendly with the low-configuration computer.Įmulators also need a very high-configuration computer if you want to play mobile games on your PC. Here is an official registration code for you with a 10% OFF discount. MirrorTo will display your phone's screen on your PC. This application will get downloaded on your phone. Permit MirrorTo by clicking on " Turn On". Now, you will see the developer options in Settings. From the list, find the " Build Number" option. ![]() Go to Phone Settings > About phone > Software Information. Select your phone from the list of devices and then tap on " Transferring files". Use a USB cable to connect your phone to your PC. Download and install the iMyFone MirrorTo app on your PC and then launch it on your device. Open the USB debug mode of your phone and then plug in the USB cable to access Android phone from PC.Step 1. Visit Samsung official website to download Kies.ģ. Here I take Samsung Kies and HTC Sync Manager as examples to talk through the instructions.ġ. The driver will help you access files on Android from PC. The second method is using the phone driver which the smartphone enterprise or Third-party provides, such as Samsung and HTC driver. Method two:Method two: Access through Official Phone Driver A simple interface and easy operation.Ĭons: The trial version only available for three days. Moreover, as it is a one-stop management tool, it possesses lots of management functions, like contacts, messages, screenshots, backup and restores. Then you can scan the QR code or enter the verification code to build a connection. For Wi-Fi connection, you should install an app on your Android first. Then you can access Android files from PC.ĭid you know? ApowerManager not only can access Android from PC via USB cable but also via Wi-Fi. Launch the phone manager to connect your Android to your PC.At this time, a prompt will pop up at the lower right corner of your computer saying “Installing device driver software”. Remember to change the USB connection mode to MTP or PTP. Open the USB debug mode and plug the USB cable in the computer.Follow the guide below to learn how to operate. It is a one-stop management tool that allows you to access Android from PC so that you can manage phone pictures, music, videos, apps, etc. The first way is to access Android files from PC via USB cable without other tools is by using ApowerManager. ![]() Access Android phone from PC in three ways Method One: Recommended Method to Access Method two: Access through Official Phone Driver Method Three: Access without Assistant Tools Method One: Recommended Method to Access You can activate the USB debug mode by using a cable, let’s check for it in the first method. Android has open-source code, which means users can freely access to open USB debug mode whenever they want now. ![]() USB debug mode is a function for Android developers in the early times which allows them to control Android through the PC. However, you may have learned about USB debug mode on your phone which is the most common means to connect to computer. Here are three ways to help you get this done. But how? Just plug the USB cable in the computer? Definitely not. By accessing Android from PC, you can manage the files stored on your phone more efficiently. It sounds to be exaggerated, but the fact is that we use smartphones to take a selfie, listen to music, watch videos, play games and etc. people spend time tweaking with their Android on many occasions including a walk with it, sit with it, eat with it and toilet with it. Nowadays, people are obsessed with Android smartphones. ![]() ![]() ![]() You can listen to audiobooks even if you are offline. ![]() The app is free and ad-free, and syncs audiobooks in your account between all connected devices. Once you decide to give Audible a try, you can instantly access on your iOS Audible app everything you downloaded for free or bought. A good thing about subscriptions is that you can download and enjoy audiobooks any time you want without the need to switch to a browser to complete the purchase. You can either buy audiobooks the traditional way (one by one) or get them via one of Audible subscriptions: Audible Plus or Audible Premium Plus. For instance, you can hear A-class celebrities narrating their favorite stories.Īudible lets you choose the preferred way of getting the content. You can find here original audio shows or short-form narratives. It offers the widest selection of audiobook titles, including the ones published exclusively for the platform.īut audiobooks are not the only thing to digest on Audible. It’s the largest and most advanced audiobook service in the world. If you have tried modern-day audiobooks (the ones available for streaming or downloading, opposite to CDs), and realized you might easily become a heavy user, you should try the Audible app for iPad and iPhone.Īudible platform is powered by Amazon. What you need to know is that Apple audiobooks are available in select countries.īenefits: In-app audiobook purchases, simple and well-designed player, CarPlay support It makes discovering and buying new audiobooks a much easier task. Here, you will also find all the books you’ve added to your wish list, plus a few audiobook and ebook recommendations from the book store.Ī significant advantage of Apple Books over other book and audiobook apps is that you can shop directly in the app. If you have recently listened to an audiobook, it will appear right away in the Reading Now section. Apple BooksĪpple offers its own book-reading application, and for many dedicated iPad and iPhone fans, it’s sufficient for all their audiobook-related needs.Ī thoroughly redesigned app offers a better library management and easier access to audiobooks you have purchased. Offer options to choose between downloading for offline use and streamingġ0 best audiobook apps for iPad and iPhone 1. ![]()
![]() ![]() It lets you start with a simple naive AI that just plays randomly then extend it with a decision tree to improve the actions. ![]() This would be my recommended starting point. If you can find a data set of pinochle games this will help you immensely for any approach you take.Ī quick look around and my guess is that most free pinochle games with computer players are using an expert system. This is typically handled by using a large data set of historical games, preferably games from expert players. A Monte-Carlo Tree may be able to overcome this but the difficulty will be determining reasonable probability for each node. You may need to rework things when implementing the AI but it gives you a stable foundation to start with as bugs with the game rules will manifest as major issues in the AI which can be complex to debug.Īs you have realized because pinochle is not a perfect information game building a min/max tree is difficult, likely intractable difficult. My recommendation is to start with completing the implementation of the game rules to the point where you can play the full game with all human players. I'm not familiar with pinochle but it appears similar though more complex than hearts which is a game I've coded an AI for and let me warn you that building an AI for pinochle may be a long and complex journey. I checked out a lot of pinochle apps and websites and am impressed with their speed, which makes me think they likely aren’t using a fully fleshed out game tree and maybe are consulting some sort of precomposed probability tables instead. Would somebody mind pointing me in the right direction?įor those who don’t know, pinochle is a trick-taking game where you play with a teammate against another team two opponents and each player is randomly dealt 12 cards. I’ve done a lot of googling and reading about this issue, but everything still seems murky. Do I just make a game tree that contains every possibility of legal card that might be played after the player plays a card and then choose what play to make using minimax valuations? I’ve made simple AIs before for tic-tac-toe and such, but I’m not sure how to factor in the probability of this game. The user interface is coming along nicely, but I’ve never been great at the mathematical side of programming so I feel at a loss for where to start when programming the game’s AI. Hi everyone! Recently I started a fun side project of coding my favorite card game, which is pinochle. ![]() |
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