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Have a real complete project link

vettezr1vettezr1 Posts: 77
edited 2010-09-15 17:15 in General Discussion
Hi guys I would love to see a real complete project forum where you can actually build the project if you want. It would have complete schematics and software and maybe even a BOM whatever the author wanted to post so a novice or pro could actually follow along and build the same thing
so many people here have so many awesome ideas I can't imagine Parallax not already having this on such a great site I would bet it would increase sales since most of the stuff I buy from you guys is a direct result from forum members using the part and talking about it. Don't belive me just check my account mikediv I can not get enough of the great ideas the guys/gals have here and a real way to build the projects discussed would be icing on the cake.

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  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2010-09-13 20:22
    I think that's the main objective of the Completed Projects forum, but some posters have taken shortcuts with their documentation and probably shouldn't be allowed to stay there until they provide the kind of detail you mention.

    -Phil
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2010-09-13 21:02
    vettezr1, we agree at Parallax.

    The Completed Projects forum is supposed to be for near-finished projects that include schematics, code, bill of materials, photos/videos, and a write-up. Many forum members have posted works in progress and incomplete projects.

    Our plan for handling this is by encouraging work in progress to be posted in the most applicable product forum.

    And when we upgrade the vBulletin tool we will be able to enable blogs and similar tools so people can document their work in a different format. The features I've seen in the next vBulletin should naturally take care of work in progress by giving everybody a more suitable place to document their ongoing projects.
  • vettezr1vettezr1 Posts: 77
    edited 2010-09-15 17:15
    That would be great. I just wanted you guys Ken to know that I come here often and love to see projects for the Parallax parts that I can actually build. You guys are un-matched when it comes to someone(hobby level) person sees a new sensors or MCU you offer and as soon as we get it can actually make it do something. Take that PIC, FreeScale .. I am waiting for projects for the gas sensors and a really good affrodable robot vision I can buy. Ken it really is a great thing to be able to see a project and be able to buy the parts and duplicate it. I have all your books just so I can build the stuff in them. Parallax has very good products but we need more projects for your parts/MCU Not a complaint just a wish since I am almost all caught up on the available stuff already. Big Thanks Man
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