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Hack Chat Transcript, Part 3
02/10/2021 at 22:23 • 0 comments@sami my dad used to have a e30. my mom made him sell it to get someting new though
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are there any questions you want us to ask![]()
@aidanprocopio it's such an amazing car am literally in love![]()
@aidanprocopio Try again![]()
https://hackaday.io/event/176475-signal-conditioning-hack-chat
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now it works![]()
@aidanprocopio you should buy one i think they are not very expensive![]()
@Zack Freedman can we please see the optagon from the inside? I know I have asked like 10 times, but I really want to see it![]()
You talked about having the right tools to finish projects. What tool or thing did you get that you thought might be a single use, but has been just generally useful?![]()
How to get yourself to go and do a project you were planning??![]()
@sami I can't really buy one, since I'm 13![]()
@sami have you looked at the Speeduino project? https://speeduino.com/![]()
How do you get your project ideas!!!![]()
@sami I think my dad's was $3500 in pretty good condition.![]()
@Zack Freedman im strait up just to broke to buy parts what should i do to quench my thirst to make ?![]()
nerf dart counter![]()
@Zack Freedman My biggest obstacle on getting projects done is finding time between all of the other things I have going on around the house. Any tips on getting projects done when you have just a bit of time each day?![]()
@Zack Freedman Do you try to learn concepts during projects or before you start them?![]()
@redleader36 yes i did and it did help me but i want to force myself to create my own thing to learn a bit more thanks ;)![]()
Hi, Do you sketch your ideas out or outline your steps before you begin your projects?![]()
i have trouble finding out what kind of projects to do, theres such a huge abundance of things that i could do that i end up being paralyzed by all the possibilities, how do you navigate around that?![]()
How to get yourself to get your ass up and do something?![]()
@jonathan hunt see if you can find something that your social human side want to do and find a way to do it with electronics![]()
hey man what was the hardest thing to learn in electronics or what was the hardest thing you never understood and was hard to figure it out?![]()
So kind of like the one musicians use![]()
well anybody uses![]()
hello everyone, i made the sunglasses from hitch hikers guide to the galaxy tday. the ones which go black when they sense danger!![]()
INSIDE OF THE OPTAGON![]()
@Zack Freedman How do you manage contact with your clients? Especially if the client is short on time?![]()
before we leave![]()
how do i bypass lightspeed sistems firewall.![]()
Perhaps there is a website that will showcase your completed hacks...![]()
@stefano -- Sounds cool, I'd love to see that. Project page?![]()
hmmm![]()
Perhaps even one a day![]()
@Zack Freedman Do you use any software to track projects -- Freedcamp, Trello, Excel, anything like that? If so, does project management help you?![]()
hey man what was the hardest thing to learn in electronics or what was the hardest thing you never understood and was hard to figure it out?![]()
I want to look at the optagon NOWWWW!!!!!!![]()
@Dan Maloney i might upload a video to my yt but i havent post anything online about it yet.![]()
Looking forward to it!![]()
how do i bypass lightspeed sistems firewall.![]()
How to make yourself to do a project you were planning but you just cannot get yourself to do it?![]()
@Zack Freedman How do you manage contact with your clients? Especially if the client is short on time?![]()
hey man what was the hardest thing to learn in electronics or what was the hardest thing you never understood and was hard to figure it out?![]()
please give us a look at the optagon display!![]()
how do i bypass lightspeed systems firewall.![]()
@m.robles1600209776 - Zack already says it's not possible, sorry![]()
how do i bypass lightspeed systems firewall.![]()
@Dan Maloney why![]()
@JosephGertz - That's enough of that, please![]()
how do i bypass lightspeed systems firewall.![]()
how do i bypass lightspeed systems firewall.![]()
aka, how do I get kicked....![]()
please don't spam![]()
oh, this hack chat is killing my time management![]()
HI I was just wondering how I bypass Spiteleed Listems firewall![]()
i wont![]()
@aidanprocopio - Because that's what @Zack Freedman said![]()
oh look! i want to watch pr0n on my lessons!![]()
Haha lightspeed firewall is a k-12 school filter...![]()
This is so sad alexa play despacito (kidz bop version)![]()
welp, that's it for me. Good chat. Thanks @Zack Freedman @Dan Maloney![]()
how do i bypass lightspeed systems firewall.![]()
tell me then![]()
@JosephGertz Hit Alt-F4![]()
@Dan Maloney when did he say that![]()
@Zack Freedman How do you manage comms with your clients? Especially if the client is short on time.![]()
@JosephGertz press both shifts and then the weird button in top left twice![]()
How to start your projects that you have already planned?![]()
what is F4![]()
a button![]()
f4 is f4![]()
And he's gone![]()
@Zack Freedman Thanks :)![]()
it's the button you need to push![]()
what weird buttin![]()
@Yes Please no, it's alt f4 that he needs to press![]()
just hold down your power button, thats easy enough![]()
WHERES THE ALT F4 KEY I CANT FIND IT![]()
hmmmmmm![]()
how do you get your project ideas![]()
What are some projects you found too difficult![]()
Sorry Zack -- nothing but spam for the last couple of minutes. Hard to keep up with it, might have to scroll back for good questions![]()
whats the most dangerous project you have done?![]()
I did![]()
Have you had problems with police in your projects?![]()
Making chloroform was funny.![]()
What is your dream project?![]()
show us the optagon!![]()
stop please it gets old really fast![]()
Is this some special spambot occasion or did I miss something?![]()
But did you had problems with police?![]()
like allen pan![]()
no![]()
but I will stop asking![]()
k![]()
ooo he picked my question![]()
Thanks Zack!![]()
All are welcome in the Hack Chat![]()
Thanks Zack![]()
Except spammers...![]()
thanks dude! great stream!![]()
Man, the Face-Changing LED Matrix Mask from Lumen Couture is sold out already at Adafruit.![]()
Thanks @Zack Freedman![]()
And thanks Brooke!![]()
Thanks @Zack Freedman i came late![]()
Thank you! @Zack Freedman :)![]()
but still![]()
Thanks @Zack Freedman![]()
how to get on discord![]()
Bye!![]()
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the poker face at the end is priceless![]()
Thanks all! Next week's Hack Chat:![]()
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Hack Chat Transcript, Part 2
02/10/2021 at 22:21 • 0 commentsis it cool if i do everything with an rpi and a bunch of relays?
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cool its rpis and relays,,, big tech can get tf outt![]()
@Zack Freedman Do you have any advice on making videos from your projects?![]()
if i stop chatting it means i got electrocuted by the battery im playing with![]()
Is the chat on the optagon? Can you hold it up so we can see what the glasses look like from the inside?![]()
no its not![]()
okay![]()
I like onshape as opposed to autocad![]()
@Zack Freedman : Tried mindfulness? It helped me to get rid of some of my dist... Oh look, a squirrel!![]()
How do you finish a project you've lost interest in?![]()
onshape has the same workflow as solidworks![]()
I made the full freecad switch and i'm never looking back![]()
@itsshreyarora I mentioned this before (and on YT), I'm using NodeRED/Tasamoto/ESPHome for my home automation and it keeps things really simple (low code for me)![]()
OpenSCAD 4 lyfe![]()
big desk for the win![]()
Can we see what the optagon looks like from the inside?![]()
@Zack Freedman What's a good starter project for learning PCB design?![]()
@Zack Freedman how do you feel about implantable computers and microchips?![]()
When starting a project I really get a drive to put effort in stuff about the project (not project itself). Stuff like over-planning, flowcharts, super specific milestones preferably in an automated way so it is easy to update share etc. How do you handle wasting motivation on this, how do you know what is worth doing and what holds you back.![]()
Question Zack❓ what is your input on Humanoid Android in the DIY Space❓![]()
You seem like a man that sees opportunities everywhere. How would you prevent these new opportunities from distracting you from current projects.![]()
How do you balance learning skills with projects? For example, learning to 3d model can take a lifetime, but learning enough to complete the project at hand may only take a couple hours. At the same time, only a couple hours of learning may cause you to do things wrong for a long time if you never circle around and continue learning.![]()
@Zack Freedman Do you have any advice on making videos from your projects?![]()
what if you have to save up money for the project for several weeks/months before you can get started?![]()
Question Zack❓ what is your input on Humanoid Android in the DIY Space❓![]()
What happened to the new Optigon and what to the data glove![]()
@Zack Freedman how do u deal with the buy vs diy dilemma?![]()
I like that look mum no computer made a second channel for his making videos so they can be long and dry and detailed for those that want to watch that(like me)![]()
making/tutorial![]()
So i am working on a project (code) for a client that is several thousand miles away...I wouldn't have any problems if he had defined everything upstart, but while working he is thinking of more and more features that already intervene with my existing code so I am on a peak of trashing everything and starting again...
Question: Do you work projects as a freelancer if so how are you dealing with bad | way expecting clients?
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I got hooked on DesignSpark Mechanical.![]()
What if you lose interest after getting all the parts? @Zack Freedman![]()
yyyyeah, it does that![]()
I thought we had that chat scrolling thing fixed, but seems it's back again![]()
for saving up money, I will say at least in the world of electronics, while saving up, see how much you can do in simulation and design before you receive the parts![]()
a badge![]()
@Tom Nardi - yeah, still here![]()
TRUTH! a lot of my early PCBs died because I made them too small and they could not be debugged![]()
Why do most makers have adhd?![]()
my first pcb design I had flipped footprints and everything. had to cut traces and hand rewire all kinds of things. just expect it and be ready for a board v2.(i.e. don't order 100 of board v1)![]()
what is your favorite project that you never finished?![]()
@Zack Freedman How long do you spend deciding what tool/component to buy vs just buying what someone recommends? Related: Recommend your Hakko FX888D?![]()
Advice on making videos from your projects?![]()
also, surprisingly r/electronics is totally open to doing free pcb design reviews![]()
When the new video about the new Optigon and why don't you use the data glove that you made several months ago?![]()
Hey @Zack Freedman, we're getting up to the end of our hour. Do you want to wrap up the "official" chat and leave the stream as an after-party?![]()
@Zack Freedman checkout pegleg.org :)![]()
err, r/electricalengineering![]()
@Zack Freedman how do you balance your projects with the rest of your life so you dont get burnt out or neglect things like fitness or your friends/family by getting constantly sucked into projects?![]()
anyone have any soldering iron recommendations all i have is a old crappy one?![]()
I'm whipped on the SH72.![]()
I'm still pushing my Radio Shack digital station![]()
What happened with the upgraded version of the Optigon![]()
How do I protect from frying my laptops motherboard again with an Arduino?![]()
project question: What's the PVC structure behind you?![]()
@coderguy6000 How'd you pull that off, ground loop?![]()
As somebody who has to take screenshots of these videos to write about them online...having it just sit still for a few seconds once and awhile would be kind of nice.![]()
what is on you back? is that a sword?![]()
@Tom Nardi +1000 on that![]()
@Jacob idk I was using a pro micro and I accidentally soldered a little on the side of the board the light went off on the board then once I realised I fixed it then my laptop died a day later![]()
nife i mean nice![]()
What's your opinion about contests, with regards to finishing stuff. A distraction that forces you to postpone/steer projects in a different direction. Or is it free hardware with an extra motivation to finish stuff. Ever felt that you get parts you wouldn't use otherwise and now need extra effort in finding out how they work.![]()
Two days back the delivery came in of the ten packs of male and female 5.5x2.5 barrel connectors to make the splitter for the dual SH72 tweezers. There are 3D STL's for if you search around.![]()
@Zack Freedman how do you not short your laptop with an arduino![]()
definitely not personal experience![]()
just happened![]()
to my MacBook and im very dad![]()
sad![]()
a fun project would be to build a simple one using opto-isolators![]()
How do i finish lubing my switches? (Keyboard switches)![]()
@coderguy6000 a USB isolator isn't very expensive.![]()
with a pro micro aswell![]()
They're less that $20 on Amazon. Make sure it isolates power as well as signal.![]()
@Generic Human https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nobsound-Isolator-Eliminator-Industrial-Protection/dp/B07GF8643T will this work?![]()
@coderguy6000 that should work well![]()
Btw, thx Zack and Brooke for taking so much time with this, very appreciated. (Also someone queuing up questions is an excellent idea. good prep).![]()
What are some problems that can come up when you DO reach that 90 day deliverable Version 1? I assume motivation and ideas are in place.![]()
Did you build your workshop/workbench one tool at a time or did you go through an acquisition stage?![]()
What do you think about the Pi Pico?![]()
@Generic Human will it carry signal aswell like can I just compile my code to it![]()
@coderguy6000 yes![]()
How did you manage your time specifically when you had a full time engineering job? I find it hard to work on projects when I'm mentally tired from work at the end of the day or week. The morning is a good time, but waking up at 5 to do projects is tough.![]()
Hey @Zack Freedman, we're pretty far over our hour now. I'm fine with letting it go, but if you need to tap out, let me know.![]()
Keep goin!![]()
mas![]()
keep going!![]()
Let it roll![]()
I am down to keep watching![]()
keep it going pls![]()
I'm supposed to be working right now, so I"m not going anywhere :P![]()
This is all gold!![]()
All good on this side, keep going if you want![]()
Love the constraints that contests force on a design.![]()
cute![]()
@Zack Freedman, I'm not an engineer, I just love science and learning everything. I'm starting with Arduino, what do I study first, electronics basics or read the Arduino site documentation? [ I have a stressful and mind-heavy day job.. =/ ]![]()
Should I get a 3d printer? Even a cheap one would be a big investment for me, since I'm only 16, but I feel like it'll help me do more projects. I feel like I don't wanna do a project too often cause I can't make stuff like housings or cases etc.![]()
@Dan Maloney hackaday contest are absolutely amazing, very creative subjects and so motivating. Thx for them.![]()
Have you thought about doing some projects for people with disability's?![]()
@Inne: Thanks! we've got some good ones coming up.![]()
do you have any budget 3d printer recommendations? I'm 13, so not a big budjet![]()
nevermind, you just answered it![]()
Ender 3 propably![]()
what is your recommended function for my first custom designed pcb.![]()
do not go with anet a8 because it does not have thermal runaway![]()
i can 100% suggest the ender 3. I have two and host a 3d printing meetup group![]()
thanks![]()
It is better to pay some more for the Ender 3 than have a risk of a house fire![]()
I just assembled a new one and the QA has fastly improved over the old one![]()
Have you thought about doing some projects for people with disability's? Ie my step dad has parksions and there's not a lot of designs out there.![]()
what software do you use for pcb making![]()
my dad has one for work that I can use sometimes, but I kind of want to get my own![]()
@wiktor.brzostek123 the ender 3 now comes with thermal run away protection and fixed power cables. no longer worry about house fire(any more than all 3d printers)![]()
What is your opinion on the raspberry pi pico as a big teensy fan?![]()
what is your recommended function for my first custom designed pcb.![]()
If you use mouse click and drag the bar on right a little to the top of the page the chat doesn't auto scroll![]()
@Ticktok yeah, i was saying about the house fires with anet a8![]()
Im gald to hear that from you, thx![]()
ah, yea. the anet a8 is the only one I knew of that cause a bunch of house fires![]()
maybe do what integza did, and find someone who can use it, and then build something for them with their input![]()
ah, sorry @wiktor.brzostek123 I misread your comment![]()
i have owned a A8, please do not buy those, a ender 3 is a great mahcine for a starter![]()
What software do you use to make 3d models and pcbs?![]()
thanks chat for the reccomendations![]()
Any canbus experience? I'm working on canbus for my car but it's great to communicate between. I think it would make a great vid![]()
How much better is an Ergo keyboard than a regular non-split one? Considering buying a kyria but can't decide whether to or not![]()
@m.robles1600209776 fusion360, tinkercad, or my personal preference Freecad. for PCB design KiCad![]()
^^^ I'm FreeCAD/KiCAD![]()
KiCad is brill for PCBs, I've used it and Eagle and KiCad is so much better imo![]()
I use kicad freecad![]()
what is your recommended function for my first custom designed pcb.![]()
I think I should go to class now![]()
Would you recommend renting a space to do things like resin casting and more "smelly" hobbies if I'm not making money from it? I feel limited but I can't justify getting a space. Especially in brooklyn where it's expensive.![]()
can we see the inside of the optagon?![]()
What is your opinion on the raspberry pi pico as a big teensy fan?![]()
Do you have advice for breaking into freelance prototyping? How do you avoid working for $1.00/hr or (on the other end of things) competing for full on engineering firms?![]()
If you use mouse click and drag the bar on right a little to the top of the page the chat doesn't auto scroll![]()
What about the pi 4![]()
Do you have some recommendation about learning some PCB designs![]()
Given the choice, would you use CircuitPython or Arduino C for a MCU?![]()
we need to see the inside of the optagon!![]()
Is ham radio something you'll mention or do a vid about? QRP laps has some neat stuff. We need more makers in the hobby!![]()
what is your recommended function for my first custom designed pcb.![]()
what coding language did you learn first![]()
@Zack Freedman what do recommended for pcb design ?![]()
Mood.![]()
@Zack Freedman what projects are on your TODO list that youre most excited to finish?![]()
Any canbus experience? I'm working on a canbus for my car. I find it a interesting way to communicate between projects.![]()
hey zack am working on huge project (a car ecu for my bmw E30 ) should i use a teensy or stm32![]()
Sami what e30?![]()
Can we see what the optagon display looks like to you? I am very curious.![]()
Would you recommend PIC over STM32![]()
yuup E30![]()
How to get yourself to get your ass up and do something?![]()
Umm... what type of project that you would recommend for a 10 yr old![]()
that's unfortunate zack. when I was in school spending more time in lab and getting in to engineering clubs was one of my main suggestions to new students to get their feet wet and actually see all the math they learned actually was fun when it did something.![]()
How do you budget for projects? All my projects end up costing 2x or 3x my original estimate![]()
noah it's a 1989 318i m10 engine![]()
I try not to think about how expensive a lot of my builds end up being, would never start another one otherwise.![]()
Do you use any software to track projects -- Freedcamp, Trello, Excel, anything like that?![]()
Hi this is my first day on hacker chat![]()
Same![]()
All my hobbies are too expensive xD this, mech keyboards, Custom PCs...![]()
@JosephGertz me too![]()
^^^ yeah @Tom Nardi ! I try very hard to not think of the $2k i sank into failing to deliver more than 3 of #The Cacoffiny![]()
@JosephGertz - Welcome! Hope you'll come back for some other chats.![]()
can we please see what the hud display looks like to you?![]()
Speaking of which, next week's Hack Chat will be a great one too:![]()
How to get yourself to get your ass up and do something?![]()
https://hackaday.io/event/176475-signal-conditioning-hack-chat
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ILL try to go![]()
What do you think is the largest project you would like to do, if given the funds? whats the #dreamgoal![]()
hey zack am working on huge project (a car ecu for my bmw E30 ) should i use a teensy or stm32![]()
Mine would be building robot taco trucks![]()
@Dan Maloney the link doesn't work![]()
I backtracked on a PCB and ripped up half my routing, it ended up being sooo muc -
Hack Chat Transcript, Part 1
02/10/2021 at 22:19 • 0 commentsOK folks, here we go. Welcome to the Hack Chat, I'm Dan and I'll be moderating today for Zack Freedman. We're going to talk about follow through on projects and actually finishing some of the projects you've got on your bench for a change. We're also livestreaming on YouTube, so tune in there too:
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@Zack Freedman : What's on your HUD right now?![]()
Just so you know, we'll be mostly taking questions here on the Hack Chat, and Zack will be answering them on the YT stream![]()
@Dan Maloney Obvious question, what do i need to start making projects and where do i go for ideas and advice?![]()
@Zack Freedman Do you finish every project do you start now?![]()
@Zack Freedman How do you deal with parnters backing out from projects?![]()
@Zack Freedman are you watching another stream on your hud?![]()
FYI, I'll post a transcript on the IO chat right after we're done.![]()
Lag time? B^|)![]()
I got a quick dropout, but looking good so far![]()
Talking about the projects is further motivation for me. It feels liek I need more social interaction on a lot of the things I do and if I just stay locked in my head I tend to let them fade into the incomplete pile.![]()
Dropout here too.![]()
How do you decide which project to start if you have multiple in mind?![]()
@Ryo Kimball Its opposite for me![]()
Jim Brahney: Which one would be most valuable to you when finished?![]()
Is a button board a good way to start microcontroller projects?![]()
What's your opinion on contests, with regards to finishing stuff. A distraction that forces you to postpone/steer projects in a different direction. Or is it free hardware with an extra motivation to finish stuff. Ever felt that you get parts you wouldn't use otherwise and now need extra effort in finding out how they work.![]()
Critical paths if time is a thing... planning for lag time in each step was something I learned with time constraints on critical projects where it's like get it done or no more funding.![]()
i wanna buy a resin printer but my dad says i have to have an idea to make profits to pay it off, any ideas?![]()
just started with the Elegoo Mars, $150 and great so far![]()
I use a Voxelab proxima, it is a mono printer that I picked up for $210 on amazon![]()
it's comparable with a elegoo mars 2 imo![]()
How do you deal with selecting between different options you can choose for a project?![]()
How do you fight losing interest in a project?![]()
What system do you use to keep track of notes/progress on projects/ideas when you have multiple projects going on and have a lot to keep track of? I know I could settle on just one project, but I do like having several irons in the fire so to speak...![]()
Whats the best microcontroller project to do when you want to dive in?![]()
How long should projects exist before you act on them? I've had a lot of ideas for things I could do that just never get acted on.![]()
Would anyone have ideas on how to create a device that would store Digitnal MP4 type Videos and Play them out so Old Style S-VHS required input devices. I've got 3 Sony Studio Monitors that take S-VHS Video in and RCA Mono. Anyone?![]()
I have creality ld-002r and my print fail everytime i try using an stl with supports in it, what am i doing wrong? I read something about more support density because it stops printing before it even builds the actual supports![]()
@Zack Freedman Your best tips/thoughts for accurate time projections on a new project; ideally a new project stretches you in someway, but I often find myself overwhelmed, things spiraling out of control or stuck on one thing that's preventing me from finishing overall.![]()
@✖️Jonathan Have you had any successful prints? I had similar issues and it was caused by the plate being slightly off-level![]()
How do you decide between valuable projects with longer timelines/big investments and projects with quicker results?![]()
testing testing![]()
@Zack Freedman how much money does it take to start making projects![]()
I been building drones for about 10 years now. Would love to see you do a small INAV autonomous wing that does waypoints. I would love to help if you ever did this.![]()
Whats the best microcontroller project to do when you want to dive in?![]()
Do you use a PDM tool for solo projects? How do you organize the knowledge you accrue? I've been using Atlassian tools, but it's not geared towards solo engineering projects.![]()
@James Murphy Like record and play the MP4's? Reminds me of a DVR for like drones or something better.![]()
@Zack Freedman Do you aver get a flood of ideas all at once in the middle of another project? If so, where do you keep them until your ready to start the new project? A text file? A pad of paper?![]()
What is your threshold for saying no to something based on not having enough experience? Do you do tester projects towards a larger goal?![]()
I am doing a redox keyboard build because of you you have inspired me ty @Zack Freedman i am using kalih speed bronze![]()
How do you plan a project and a video to go with it?![]()
and a 3d printed plate handwire![]()
Whats the best microcontroller project to do when you want to dive in?![]()
why is it a bad idea to work on a project over years and just taking breaks if "life gets in the way"? i definetly have precident for staying motivated for so long.![]()
That's a good one @sn3ll Does video documentation help you plan your projects? All my note taking methods have felt clumsy and unorganized.
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Well it did take me 25 years to get around to cleaning out the basement. 8-) Looks nice now...![]()
What is the discord link?![]()
Whats the best microcontroller project to do when you want to dive in?![]()
Pump it up![]()
How do you handle down time (in weeks) when waiting for parts/electronics to be ship to your place?![]()
@elmoelmojr Arduinos are a good place to start![]()
discord link pls?![]()
Thanks @Generic Human![]()
@Zack Freedman When do you decide the requirements for when a project is designated as "finished" project - at the beginning of the design phase, later on, when you are sick of doing it or got paid?![]()
@Zack Freedman How do you avoid burnout?![]()
Where do you join the discord?![]()
@impinpb https://discord.gg/voidstarlab![]()
Do you ever take on risky projects where there's no guarantee of successful outcome?![]()
thank you![]()
@Zack Freedman rn i am making a project i call THE ULTIMATE ORGANIZATION STATION although its not your giant wall of organizers, it will be more than enough storage for my desk. i am going to print a usb/sd/micro sd holder out of tpu so it is easier to put in the things and so it doesnt get scuffed up putting it in. after this, im making a "tazer" out of an old laptop li-on battery. its gonna be awesome![]()
do you have the ambition of sell some of your projects from the channel?![]()
@Zack Freedman Should I start a youtube channel just to push me finish my projects![]()
heyo @Zack Freedman how would you handle projects that seem to be unfinishable due to factors such as constant issues coming up? and another question, when would you know to cut your losses and either get someone else to finish the project or scrap it?![]()
Every project I do has me learn something new.![]()
How do you fight loss of interest?![]()
do you plan out projects or just jump into them head first? which do you think is better?![]()
Don't you think that glasses are bad for your eyes?![]()
@MyFirstName IsNotEEstar that is a cursed question![]()
what is your favorite project that you never finished?![]()
@Siva Experiment 429320 XD, im thinking that since i started watching his videos![]()
Hi how are you, do you think to know how to code is important to be able to do projects?![]()
hey! how do you go about finding new collaborators for projects or videos?![]()
How do you deal with selecting between different options you can choose for a project?![]()
@Zack Freedman Do you ever feel that documentation is de-motivational and how do you make sure it isn't holding you back. What are the essentials for documenting a project (for you).![]()
oh blob, that's like my workspace![]()
I'm an EE. But while making and testing a PCB, I spend 10x the time on mechanical and UI design.How do you stay working on the boring stuff in your specialty?
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Before you even start a project, how do you decide if it's worth a video? Do you just record everything then decide?![]()
shipping container1![]()
project suggestion: recycling station =)![]()
thougth... I've recently learned moving is a big motivator to get rid of old crap![]()
What is a good first project?![]()
thankfully, I moved to a bigger house I can fill with new crap![]()
Sell all your old crap for shipping costs + 50 cents![]()
Zack - love your videos and projects! They include lots of "smarts" - for example no youtuber has tackled fluxgate magnetometers in as entertaining a way as you. However they also include a lot of jokes, gorgeous visuals, and entertainment value. Do you find there's ever a battle happening in your mind between wanting to produce something that's "smart" and wanting to produce something that's entertaining? Do you aim to always do both?![]()
What's your balance of practical projects vs "for the memes!" type projects![]()
@Zack Freedman Where are you moving to in colorado? I would love to connect with some local hackers when covid is not such a big problem and have a hackerspace type thing for 3d printing, AI, electronics stuff, etc.![]()
@Zack Freedman What is a good first project?![]()
"When in doubt, chuck it out" Love it![]()
Let's say you finish that project, lots of little issues went wrong, time wasted, to the point you don't want to look at it. How do you then make a YouTube video without it being a rant about all the problems haha![]()
Hi, Zach,im extremely scared of electicity, but I would love to start working on small arduino projects. It's an irrational fear of mine. Do you have any tips?
p.s. can you please increase your gain, you are quite low on your volume
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wait can I paste in my stacktraces and expect Zach to help me fix the issues?![]()
how do i make things that i will want to keep![]()
chackra ui!!![]()
Question Zack❓ what is a good first project?![]()
I've put together a STEM club at my school, and we all want to learn more about electronics and programming, but we're having some trouble with finding a project to take on, and more importantly finish. Any advice?![]()
firmware and infrastructure code (server) are a drag for me because I program all day for work. Things like Node RED, Tasamota and ESPHome have been great for reducing the amount of code I need for hardware proejcts![]()
Do you aim to "invent" things? Or are projects ephemeral?![]()
Kevin Asks- When I have only half of the materials, do I wait until I have everything to get started or should I begin the project right away to take advantage of the project "urge"![]()
Do you intentionally gather supplies for most of your projects, or have you just built up enough of a junk pile (or junk assortment drawer array) that you look for a solution within your existing stock?![]()
its cu like a bird and sock on your foot, for my name![]()
@Zack Freedman What's your opinion about contests, with regards to finishing stuff. A distraction that forces you to postpone/steer projects in a different direction. Or is it free hardware with an extra motivation to finish stuff. Ever felt that you get parts you wouldn't use otherwise and now need extra effort in finding out how they work.![]()
How do you deal with overengineering projects and bloated designs?![]()
do you need to learn any programming languages for this kinda stuff? if so whats the most versatile?![]()
I dont have a problem finishing pojects because i am too scared to start them. Any suggestions?![]()
I would say "products" never end, but "projects" do end. Hence the concept of iterations![]()
if it requires tinkering, make a v2![]()
extensive tinkering....![]()
what is your favorite project you never finished?![]()
For reference:![]()
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6raRftH9yxM
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of all the projects you have built, which SOLUTION was your favorite to come up with and why?![]()
how do you feel like you belong in the maker community. is it normal to feel like this for a while ?![]()
@Ian -- sounds like you're talking about "imposter syndrome". Correct?![]()
yea![]()
any tips for getting over it![]()
ny advice about home automation? whats a good way to start with it? IM trying to make a system for it, and what u said is very relevant, how do i prioritize what i should add or not?![]()
Question Zack❓ what is your input on Humanoid Android in the DIY Space❓![]()
I won't answer for @Zack Freedman, but I've been an imposter for over 50 years and I'm still doing fine ;-)![]()
^^ me too ^^![]()
me three![]()
thought not quite that long...![]()
ny advice about home automation? whats a good way to start with it? IM trying to make a system for it, and what u said is very relevant, how do i prioritize what i should add or not?![]()
nice so don't worry about it all @Dan Maloney![]()
On the whole the hacker/maker community is very welcoming and respects people who wish to learn. I'd recommend worrying less about what you know now and focus on what you can learn once you dive in.![]()
Question Zack❓ what is your input on Humanoid Android in the DIY Space❓![]()
ny advice about home automation? whats a good way to start with it? IM trying to make a system for it, and what u said is very relevant, how do i prioritize what i should add or not?![]()
So i am working on a project (code) for a client that is several thousand miles away...I wouldn't have any problems if he had defined everything upstart, but while working he is thinking of more and more features that already intervene with my existing code so I am on a peak of trashing everything and starting again...
Question: Do you work projects as a freelancer if so how are you dealing with bad | way expecting clients?
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But I will share some advice my dad gave me. He did carpentry work on the side, and he always said, "I don't have to be the best carpenter in the world, all I have to do is be a better carpenter than the guy who hired me."![]()
double down, I am an electrical engineer, and I feel like I can't release anyting because I "should" be release all this advanced stuff but I'm still just doing simple projects. I M P O S T E R![]()
@Zack Freedman Do you have any advice on making videos from your projects?![]()
ny advice about home automation? whats a good way to start with it? IM trying to make a system for it, and what u said is very relevant, how do i prioritize what i should add or not?![]()
I feel really anxious joining makerspaces feeling inadequate, but I don't know how else to network with people to learn from. What's a good way to bounce ideas off of people who might be able to collaborate on a project?![]()
ny advice about home automation? whats a good way to start with it? IM trying to make a system for it, and what u said is very relevant, how do i prioritize what i should add or not?![]()
@Zack Freedman : Tried mindfulness? It helped me to get rid of some of my dist... Oh look, a squirrel!![]()
How do you fight loss of interest in a project?![]()
@itsshreyarora try node-red with raspberry pi![]()
What's your "motivational substance" of choice?![]()
ny advice about home automation? whats a good way to start with it? IM trying to make a system for it, and what u said is very relevant, how do i prioritize what i should add or not?![]()
Zack, I Keep messing up some of my Autocad projects, What should I Do to focus more on my Autocad?![]()
would you consider yourself a design engineer![]()
is it cool if i do everything with an rpi and a bunch of relays?![]()
is it cool if i do everything with an rpi and a bunch of relays?![]()
