I thought I should introduce myself because my first couple of posts are bids in the auctions and I can imagine the "Who is that?" thoughts.
I've poked around here off an on over the years, but decided to sign up after seeing a link about the auction on the BYOC forum.
I've built a few BYOC kits and I am just starting to branch out into other types of builds.
I'm partial to using etched PCBs at this point, but strip board doesn't scare me.
I have a few breadboards to work on as well. So, some tweaking and design is in my future. I designed and etched my own PCBs back in school and still use some of the gear (a bench power supply).
I make pedals for myself, but I have painted and assembled (I don't call that building) a couple of BYOC kits for people for a few bucks. I was very clear about what they were paying for and it worked out fine. It's not something I want to keep doing, though. I want to get deeper into the circuits and get creative there. The creative side of graphics and paint takes me months!
I have a background in electronics, but it hasn't been part of my occupation.
I took computer engineering technology in college and there was a lot of circuit design involved the electronics courses in the first two years. However, I have been on the technical sales side of networking and telecom products for about 20 years now.
I like kits because all of the parts are there and that makes it easy.
I have started stocking my parts bins though. As far as I've gotten, I have a long way to go.
Well, that's a ramble. Sorry.
I look forward to learning more and hopefully getting to the point where I can contribute.
Hi Dave!
You're certainly welcome around these "parts". (pun intended)
Welcome to the club.
Josh
Welcome!
Welcome! Thanks for joining us.
welcome dcf!
Welcome!
This is a cool place. Have fun with us!
Welcome to the hotel California... "you can check out any time you want, but you can never leave!" haha
-K
Excellent.
Fresh meat from which I can squeeze the gravy of knowledge.
I'm ever so happy you are here.
squeeze gravy. :D
:D
This place is the best! With relative noobs like me around, it won't be long before you're contributing knowledge, I'm sure!
Welcome Dave,
I'm fairly new here myself but everyone has made me feel welcome. There's a lot of knowledge to be found on the forum and there is a diverse group of individuals that are willing to help you out when you get stuck.
Great group of people here! I'm sure you will like it here.
Jim