I just want to say thanks for everyone that's putting this on. I've been telling myself for a while that I'd build some of my own gear and I'm looking forward to meeting people that have already done so.
I'll probably bring my CAT5 speaker cables that I made, though haven't tested. Managed to break the speaker terminals on my amp just after completion. Yet another excuse to build my own stuff.
A suggestion about the funding ... perhaps a little graphic on the site that shows how close/far away you are to breaking even on the event? It's alway satisfying to see the difference your contribution makes.
--billy
I'll probably bring my CAT5 speaker cables that I made, though haven't tested. Managed to break the speaker terminals on my amp just after completion. Yet another excuse to build my own stuff.
A suggestion about the funding ... perhaps a little graphic on the site that shows how close/far away you are to breaking even on the event? It's alway satisfying to see the difference your contribution makes.
--billy
Hi All,
I am looking forward to this event. I firmly believe that it should be for everyone, regardless of experience. I would even like to see some kits or PCB's for sale. Maybe in years to come.
In my view, anything that allows someone to pick up a soldering iron and do any kind of work is DIY and a good thing. There are some of us that do the entire thing from scratch (I have) and others who only go so far. I think everyone is welcome no matter their abilities. I even buy PCB's when I just want a quick project or I am in a situation where I can't make boards (like now).
The static displays are good for seeing how someone solved a problem (or why you have a problem). It wets the appetite for more and tends to push people further. No consumer show will do this.
Finally, like everything we will learn how to do things better. We had a two day event in our heads to begin with and now it's down to one long day. So, let's just see how it goes and enjoy yourselves!
-Chris
I am looking forward to this event. I firmly believe that it should be for everyone, regardless of experience. I would even like to see some kits or PCB's for sale. Maybe in years to come.
In my view, anything that allows someone to pick up a soldering iron and do any kind of work is DIY and a good thing. There are some of us that do the entire thing from scratch (I have) and others who only go so far. I think everyone is welcome no matter their abilities. I even buy PCB's when I just want a quick project or I am in a situation where I can't make boards (like now).
The static displays are good for seeing how someone solved a problem (or why you have a problem). It wets the appetite for more and tends to push people further. No consumer show will do this.
Finally, like everything we will learn how to do things better. We had a two day event in our heads to begin with and now it's down to one long day. So, let's just see how it goes and enjoy yourselves!
-Chris
AR2, Variac, SY
LT SPICE Kiosk?
Some visitors might find an LT SPICE Kiosk useful to discuss and exchange circuits and device models. Visitors could bring a USB memory stick or CD to dump information, and take a final copy home of all "open designs" and "good device models". The latest copy of LT SPICE could also be available for download for the network challenged.
LT SPICE Kiosk?
Some visitors might find an LT SPICE Kiosk useful to discuss and exchange circuits and device models. Visitors could bring a USB memory stick or CD to dump information, and take a final copy home of all "open designs" and "good device models". The latest copy of LT SPICE could also be available for download for the network challenged.
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