Author Archives: Brian Gallimore

Convert Allen Bradley Logix 5000 Time to Unix Time (Epoch)

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Brian Gallimore

My favorite time format for time stamping events is to use Unix Time.  The AB Logix 5000 controllers offer time in a format that is similar, but requires some conversion.  Here is code for a RedLion device that does that … Continue reading →

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Convert Unsigned Integer to Float

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Brian Gallimore

I’m working with a RedLion device that treats integers as signed, and they don’t provide the function needed to convert an unsigned integer into a floating point.   Here is some code that will treat the 32 bit register as … Continue reading →

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Debounce Code for Logix 5000

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Brian Gallimore

Here is a way to debounce the on and off signals in a Logix 5000 PLC:

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Michael Badnarik Explains how in Increase your Constitutional Kung Foo

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Brian Gallimore

 When Michael Badnarik (constitutionpreservation.org) left Texas almost 5 years ago, I was bummed because I figured I wouldn’t ever have a chance to take his constitution class again.  I was late to the liberty movement and seemed to miss some … Continue reading →

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Family Pictures November 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Brian Gallimore
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Cub Scout Pack 780 Fall 2015 Campout Sack Races

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Brian Gallimore
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Windows PPTP VPN Setup on LinuxMint 17

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Brian Gallimore

After poking around for too long, I finally found the solution to connecting to a standard Windows server PPTP VPN from LinuxMint 17.  (from geeky.name)  I’m posting here to make it easy to find again. Click the NetworkManager Applet VPN Connection … Continue reading →

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Intrinsic Safety Demonstration

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Brian Gallimore

At Turck‘s intrinsic safety seminar hosed by Automated Dynamics, I saw a very good demonstration of how safety barrier devices work:  They limit energy to a level that a spark produced will be too weak to ignite the gas surrounding the … Continue reading →

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No Arc Flash PPE Required for PLC Panels

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Brian Gallimore

I’ve heard that PLC and I/O panels need to be designed to exclude 120V wires or circuits because of arc flash requirements.  On Table 130.7(C)(15)(A)(a) of the 2015 NFPA 70E, it states as long as no exposed energized equipment over … Continue reading →

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Judge Napolitano on libertarianism and Catholicism

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Brian Gallimore

Judge Napolitano talks about the relationship between libertarianism and Catholicism starting around the 6 minute mark: the essence of libertarianism is the primacy of the individual over the state …and as far as it is conceivable, absolute freedom of the … Continue reading →

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