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Store Locators: Placing a Pin on the Map

From time to time we build a store locator or a similar location and map search component of a website. The basic idea is a website visitor can type in their zip code hit submit and the site will produce a map with a bunch of pins in and around the previously entered zip code. Sounds useful right?

When building these type of components into a website there are a number of “hidden” complexities that we encounter each time. The most common complexity we run into is geocoding.

Discoveries & Innovation
Submitted 10 years 1 month ago by Jeremy Rasmussen.

Excel Implode Function

Recently we had a project that required some CSVs that were a little tricky to import. One specifically dealing with a bunch of pictures that was formatted with one picture per row. To import it with Feeds, we needed to have all of the pictures with matching IDs be on one row, concatenated, and separated by a certain character. We had over 2000 rows, so doing it by hand was out of the question. How did we solve it? By writing an excel macro!

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Submitted 10 years 2 months ago by Anonymous (not verified).

3 tips to simplify your website and get better results

With the exponential grow of new users coming online and mostly on mobile devices, it is constantly pushing our industry to adjust our approach to getting get the desired results our clients are expecting.  Our challenge: Guide your visitors to a successful visit in under 5 seconds.  GO! 

To make that happen, here are 3 tips to consider for your website:

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Philosophy
Submitted 10 years 2 months ago by Matt Wigdahl.

Reprap Status - Electronics, Wiring, and Firmware

We have started one of the final phases of building a 3D-printer--electronics and wiring. 

We are using a RAMPS 1.4, with an Arduino Mega 2560, and a 12-volt DC power supply. For our wiring, we are using Dorman Conduct-Tite primary wire and just a normal computer power cable. 

The whole setup is pretty straight-forward. (You can view the RAMPS wiring instructions here.) 

Discoveries & Innovation
Submitted 10 years 2 months ago by Anonymous (not verified).

Project Planning: Obvious or Obscure

You may have noticed.  The internet is rapidly changing.  From mobile and tablet devices to location detection and worldwide connectivity.  As web developers, we are constantly faced with new technologies and new challenges.   So how do you plan a development project in a volatile environment like this?  Well, the reality is we have to learn to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. 

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Philosophy
Submitted 10 years 3 months ago by Matt Wigdahl.

Launched Utah Small Business Development Center new website!

We've recently launched a new website for Utah Small Business Development Center (SBDC).  We worked closely with them to revamp their website strategy to give the state-wide network a more cohesive feel, optimize it for all devices, and add eCommece functionality to allow for easy training registrations.  Their goal is to increase their reach to small businesses around the state and give them access to the business service most businesses need.  Good luck!

Work & Case Studies
Submitted 10 years 3 months ago by Matt Wigdahl.

Reprap Update - Motors, and Bed

At last! I have the bed and the motors mounted on the printer. The motors weren't bad, I just had to find the right bolts to secure them to the plastic pieces.

The heated bed was a little more difficult--and by a little, I mean a lot. As mentioned before, we have a bigger heated bed. This required us to custom-cut the aluminum bed, as well as custom-sized glass to cover it. Both of which we bought from Home Depot, and used a grinder to cut the metal.

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Submitted 10 years 6 months ago by Anonymous (not verified).

A new module for Drupal's Display Suite

Often we get designs that call for specific layouts, sometimes these layouts are uncommon, other times it's run of the mill. There are tools that help make these layouts easier to manage.

Discoveries & Innovation
Submitted 10 years 7 months ago by Jeremy Rasmussen.

Launched Ski Club Pro

We're really excited about the launch of this new software product we have created.  It has been 6 months in the making and is only the beginning.  We created this new product to serve the specific needs of winter sports organizations, such as ski racing, freeride, snowboard, and freestyle teams.  The software helps streamline the registration process, stores important medial and release waiver information, and helps staff communicate with their participants in a quick and effective way.

Discoveries & Innovation
Work & Case Studies
Submitted 10 years 7 months ago by Matt Wigdahl.
Lever Pulley 3D-Printer

Lever Pulley Reprap - Frame Complete

Well, after a few weeks of waiting for everything to come together, we have finally finished the frame of the 3D printer. The width of the frame ended up being about 396 mm, or 15 and a half inches. At the widest point (the two rods on top) it is about 22 inches. The rods are threaded zinc, with a diameter of 5/16 inches. The nuts used were also zinc, as well as the washers.

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Submitted 10 years 9 months ago by Anonymous (not verified).

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