What's on the workbench?
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giovanni
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I don’t see a problem with that phrasing. Phrasing!I've tried for 25 minutes to come up with a better way to word this...... but here goes....
I think even if the pots will fit you might find it tricky to get the nuts on it.
Robert
Reverse Engineer
Hundreds. I've done a lot more tracing than I have layouts.
I have a WIP folder on my desktop that has several levels of nested WIP folders, things get crowded so I toss it in there.
I don't think I've condemned a trace yet, although I have pushed a few to the side indefinitely. One or two because of the complexity, but others because of difficulty finding the correct parts. I dread working with rotary switches (aside from the little 16mm mini ones) because they are so bulky and force a layout to be larger than it really has to be.
So far I've only abandoned one circuit, the Mellowtone Wolf Computer. I don't know if the schematic going around is incorrect or if it's just an awful pedal. I built the prototype and it was just hopelessly unusable.
EDIT: I did recently trace one that turned out to be an EXACT clone of the Zendrive.... that was disappointing. That one obviously won't become a new project.
I have a WIP folder on my desktop that has several levels of nested WIP folders, things get crowded so I toss it in there.
I don't think I've condemned a trace yet, although I have pushed a few to the side indefinitely. One or two because of the complexity, but others because of difficulty finding the correct parts. I dread working with rotary switches (aside from the little 16mm mini ones) because they are so bulky and force a layout to be larger than it really has to be.
So far I've only abandoned one circuit, the Mellowtone Wolf Computer. I don't know if the schematic going around is incorrect or if it's just an awful pedal. I built the prototype and it was just hopelessly unusable.
EDIT: I did recently trace one that turned out to be an EXACT clone of the Zendrive.... that was disappointing. That one obviously won't become a new project.
Bricksnbeatles
Member known well
anything that was previously 'indefinitely postponed' for a long time that you, at one point, suddenly had an epiphany about and got it laid out shortly after?Hundreds. I've done a lot more tracing than I have layouts.
I have a WIP folder on my desktop that has several levels of nested WIP folders, things get crowded so I toss it in there.
I don't think I've condemned a trace yet, although I have pushed a few to the side indefinitely. One or two because of the complexity, but others because of difficulty finding the correct parts. I dread working with rotary switches (aside from the little 16mm mini ones) because they are so bulky and force a layout to be larger than it really has to be.
So far I've only abandoned one circuit, the Mellowtone Wolf Computer. I don't know if the schematic going around is incorrect or if it's just an awful pedal. I built the prototype and it was just hopelessly unusable.
EDIT: I did recently trace one that turned out to be an EXACT clone of the Zendrive.... that was disappointing. That one obviously won't become a new project.
Robert
Reverse Engineer
It took me 10 years to finish the trace and layout of the Super Badass Distortion, and there's no good reason why. I worked up the layout in about an hour.
I also just pushed the Binaura back up to the front of the "Coming soon" list a few days ago. It was never technically postponed or abandoned, but it's time to get that one wrapped up and ready to go. I mean, all we need is some good algorithms. I started looking through Eventide H9000 demos for inspiration.
Robert
Reverse Engineer
That's actually how most of the delayed / slow projects go.... I dread working on them forever, then one day it all just falls into place quickly and I wonder what all the fuss was about.
ADHD and OCD are my weaknesses (and strengths in some ways)... I fully intend to get a particular task done then get distracted by some new idea... repeat.
I've also scrapped a layout and started all the way over because one component wouldn't fit into the pattern I wanted.
ADHD and OCD are my weaknesses (and strengths in some ways)... I fully intend to get a particular task done then get distracted by some new idea... repeat.
I've also scrapped a layout and started all the way over because one component wouldn't fit into the pattern I wanted.
Bricksnbeatles
Member known well
awesome! I have a ton of algos planned for the binaura, but I need to wait until I finish my summer classes before I can build my dev board (developing stereo algorithms in mono? probably not the best idea, but why not!), which is the next in the build queue and sitting with all of the hardware I need on my bench as we speak (I forgot the oscillator crystal for the USB chip though, so I need to order that at some point. D'oh!)
Robert
Reverse Engineer
I'm really looking forward to going back to working with the Daisy.
I have so many things I want to do with that. Some that are beyond my current abilities and knowledge, but they all were at some point.
The good thing about that though, is that the limitation is me, not the capabilities of the hardware. (and that's a position I don't mind being in)
I have so many things I want to do with that. Some that are beyond my current abilities and knowledge, but they all were at some point.
The good thing about that though, is that the limitation is me, not the capabilities of the hardware. (and that's a position I don't mind being in)
I hear you on admin stuff like that where the ROI may not be as noticeable. I would suggest maybe trying to find someone who can take your direction and put a bunch of them together if it’s more of a task of assembly rather than creation. Otherwise hiring someone to do it really makes the ROI even more of an issue.
Robert
Reverse Engineer
It's more of an issue with work environment and surroundings than anything. Working on documentation takes a different level of attention and concentration than drawing layouts or building prototypes. I can do both of those with distractions, or take a break and return later...
Documentation on the other hand, ends up with mistakes (or forgotten) if I'm not giving it my complete attention.
I'm not a bean counter by any means, I enjoy doing this stuff so it doesn't necessarily have to be profitable for me to do it.
It also doesn't help that I am not even remotely happy with the current build doc content or format... layouts come naturally to me, but documentation is much more of a difficult task. Lets not even get into any form of "literature" included in the docs, I'm the worst at getting points across clearly which is why they're basically the bare minimum technical info (at best).
Documentation on the other hand, ends up with mistakes (or forgotten) if I'm not giving it my complete attention.
I'm not a bean counter by any means, I enjoy doing this stuff so it doesn't necessarily have to be profitable for me to do it.
It also doesn't help that I am not even remotely happy with the current build doc content or format... layouts come naturally to me, but documentation is much more of a difficult task. Lets not even get into any form of "literature" included in the docs, I'm the worst at getting points across clearly which is why they're basically the bare minimum technical info (at best).
Harry Klippton
Well-known member
Robert
Reverse Engineer
Let's just say I regret ever doing any contract PCB work.
Those projects are untouchable to me exclusively, but a free-for-all to the rest of the world.
I never made any promises nor signed any NDA's, but I'd never take advantage of a situation like that. There are lines I won't cross.
Those projects are untouchable to me exclusively, but a free-for-all to the rest of the world.
I never made any promises nor signed any NDA's, but I'd never take advantage of a situation like that. There are lines I won't cross.
