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Joplin Relief Effort

realitycramp — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:54:59 +0000

We had the opportunity to go to Joplin, Missouri in late June to assist with the cleanup of debris caused by a powerful F5 Tornado. Eleven of us went to be available for whatever jobs needed to be done. The damage there is overwhelming, photos and video do not share the scope or the utter completeness of the destruction. We ended up working at three different homes clearing debris, recovering metal and cutting fallen trees up for firewood.

One family with four young children survived by getting into the crawl space under their home. The roof, some walls and all their belongings were sucked up by the tornado. Thankfully they all survived and were uninjured.

Nicholas Baur, who also went on the trip has made a video we would like to share with you here. Our little bit of work was only a drop in the bucket, but a bucket can be filled with enough drops. Please consider helping Joplin recover either with your sweat or your financial support.

Recycling Electronics

realitycramp — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 04:18:10 +0000

RealityCramp is all about efficiency. Not only in system design but in the use of electronics. The average worker touches many electronic devices every day. Businesses replace these electronics on a regular cycle whether they are broken or not. Surplus working equipment is a way of life for American companies. Despite the constant inflow of new electronics, businesses only recycle 14% according to the Consumer Electronics Association. Not only this but 80-90% of recycled electronics are simply shipped to a developing country to be smelted and picked apart by thousands of the poor as they work in the most harmful conditions to make an average of a dollar a day. Lead poisoning of the water is a big problem and many people in these areas suffer from a respiratory illness due to the smelting. How to battle this problem? By reselling seemingly obsolete electronics. What may seem obsolete to a high end company needing to stay ahead of the game is exactly what another company needs. What no longer works in a business setting may very well work in a more personal one. RealityCramp Electronics has, for example, resold the same LCD projector and installed it in a business, home and a church in the last 10 years. It is still in use today. There is no reason to waste a perfectly usable piece of equipment. No matter how old or used an electronic item is, there is someone out there who either needs it or can use it for parts. This is not only environmentally friendly, but cost effective, practical and smart.

Why hire a Bicsi RCDD?

realitycramp — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 03:33:01 +0000

The BICSI RCDD—A Professional Credential of Design Knowledge The Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD®) credential is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated knowledge in the design, integration and implementation of telecommunications and data communications transport systems and related infrastructure. The RCDD credential is achieved by passing a comprehensive exam based on BICSI’s world-renowned Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM). RCDDs must meet stringent continuing education requirements and continually increase their knowledge through frequent interaction with others in the information transport systems (ITS) community. An RCDD is uniquely positioned to create the detailed design of new systems and/or the integration of a design into an existing system. The RCDD credential is globally recognized within the ITS industry.

To read more click here.

Lumenera recognizes RealityCramp for its creative use of products in digital video space.

realitycramp — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:52:49 +0000

Lumenera published a nice piece on us in their December newsletter. RealityCramp has done a lot of work in the streaming digital video space. Nice to see our projects recognized. Lumenera is a leading manufacturer of digital cameras. Known as a leader in the industry, they specialize in custom and OEM camera solutions. Lumenera designs are in many mainstream solutions available on the market today.

Click here for Lumenera’s December newsletter.

Download the full case study here.

RealityCramp featured on OasisDigital.com

realitycramp — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:04:59 +0000

Software Development partner Oasis Digital highlighted the joint work done by the companies today. The page found at http://oasisdigital.com/video.html discusses the technology developed the last few years, mostly revolving around digital video. This technology was used in both the Sports Capture and Saint Louis Science Center projects.

New System Shines At Retirement Gala

realitycramp — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 04:58:10 +0000

A new audiovisual system was unveiled at the retirement of sitting Missouri Farm Bureau President, Charles E. Kruse. The system features four High Definition projectors, digital audio matrix and a wireless delegate microphone system for business meetings. The conference center located at MoFB headquarters in Jefferson City is heavily utilized throughout the year. The system is designed to accommodate multiple simultaneous events as well as large events like the one on November 19th.

When does a web-design manual become a useful coffee table book?

realitycramp — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:15:44 +0000

Volume 1

Volume 2

When Design Meltdown publishes Volume 2 ofThe Web Designer’s Idea Book. Available for pre-order on Amazon or atdesignmeltdown.com, and shipping in September, this album of cutting-edge articles and images is carefully selected and arranged to instruct and inspire. With chapters illustrating the use of classic and current design principles, discussing inspiration vs. plagiarism, and addressing functional needs head-on, the author encourages designers to merge excellent graphics with ergonomic functionality. If this sounds like your cup of tea, I also recommend the original Web Designer’s Idea Book, which delves into the many uses and nuances of color and other common design elements, with vivid illustrations throughout.

RC Electronics Doubles Inventory

realitycramp — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:07:12 +0000

Over the coming months thousands of new and open box items will be made available in our online warehouse. Most of the items are either Audio/Visual components, Security Products, Telephone Systems, and Wireless Networking. The entire load has been processed and cataloged. Let the listing begin!

PaleoLab Opens On Schedule

realitycramp — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:14:18 +0000

The new Prep Lab at the Saint Louis Science Center opened on Friday June 25th. The first phase includes hands on fossil activities including the ability to handle and experience large fossil specimens (up to 3 feet in length). The three activity benches were also in heavy use. RC Engineering provided the technical design, project management and implementation for the lab.

Paleontology Prep Lab to Open at St. Louis Science Center

realitycramp — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 01:39:35 +0000

Another great project we have been working on at the St. Louis Science Center (SLSC) will go live on June 24th. This project includes a new generation of Experiment Stations (version 2.0). Updated features from the first version in the Life Science Lab include:

Portability throughout the facility
12-14 hour battery packs
Wireless Multimedia connectivity