[rincewind]

The static on my Gilmore (and the other equipment I had that did it) did it all the time, exactly the same.

 

[achristilaw]

Pico Petting. The latest RAGE !!!

 

[nautilus]

Quote:

Originally Posted by hanalei mike /img/forum/go_quote.gif not a design flaw, my macbook pro does the same thing when it is plugged in and I lightly drag my fingers across the top of it on either side of the track pad. I just thought it was a ground thing too.

You're gonna have to explain to me how you get the macbook pro to purr? What size is yours? Perhaps I only have the touch with the Pico, I can't get my 17" to purr at all.

 

[Edwood]

Pico Purring may possibly be due to static electricity dissipation, with grounding, but whatever the case, I have never been able to hear it in audio output of the Pico ever.

On a slightly sadder note, I can't seem to get my Pico to "Purr" for my anymore. I guess it only happens if I pet my Pico just right?

-Ed

 

[Edwood]

Hmmm. The humidity level is very low today. Lots of static electricity around. I'm listening to my Pico right now and I typically am able to hear static electricity dissipating when I touch my headphone cable, and I get a nice jolt when I touch anything metal that is grounded.

But still, my Pico will not Purr for me. I have doubts about the static electricity theory.

-Ed

 

[Sinsen]

Hmmm... strange, can't seem to get my Move going today either

 

[Edwood]

LOL, how about editing the title of the thread to,

"The Pico Petting Thread"

-Ed

 

[Gnoshroom]

so electron's escape when you stroke it huu? I've had the same problem since around 12-13 years old. It's a good sign, or at least that's what she said.

Seriously though, it's the cap. On the Hornet's, that large cap that is usually secured to the board by a dab of superglue, if that detaches the cap stands on it's big legs and sorta acts like a pendulum. It's all about weight distobustion

 

[nautilus]

I don't think static has much to do with it because I could pet mine for hours without the purring coming to an end. Humidity doesn't have an effect either as I just went from Pittsburgh (cloud city) to Fort Collins (Mile High and dry) and there isn't any difference.

One thing that does make a big difference though, is what the Pico is sitting on. If it's on a blanket or something it will really purr but if I try to hold it in my hand while petting I feel nothing.

Also, for you Edwood the new title.

 

[Sieg9198]

Quote:

Originally Posted by basman /img/forum/go_quote.gif It happens also on my Hornet whenever the DC-in is plug in.

x3

 

[Edwood]

Well, after sending my Pico back to Justin to check out and fix, the Pico Purr is back and this time we now know why.

Notebook “Tingle†Sensation: What's Going On? - Direct2Dell

It's normal for this to happen, and doesn't harm anything.

In fact, the problem I had was with the grounding, and the problems began when the Pico Purr went away.

So, in my case, the Pico Purr is a good thing.

-Ed

 

[GreatDane]

Thanks for that link.

 

[ecclesand]

You know...I've read that if you keep petting your Pico, you could go blind.

 

[cansman]

Yep, it purrs more when I remove my crocs! It's when I'm grounded!

 

[cansman]

Double post - glitch in the matrix!