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Capt. Quirk
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Recently I had asked a mosfet driver question, and I thoroughly researched the subject before I created the thread.
In that research I found Phil Pilgrims name many times, along with a pattern of cryptic responses---no one thread had a complete answer.
Easily finding an answer, and a code example was the goal of the "Best SX Threads" And the idea of forum members creating or contributing
to a wiki page is similar, except it would be mainly support definitions of the Propeller, related IC's and passive devices, data sheet terms
and complete explanations, etc.
As an example I would point you towards http://www.screened.com In this example;
(1) the wiki pages have Smart Phone or Mobile App mirror site. (2) Forum members create pages based on a predetermined template.
(3) And they earn make-believe points as a reward. These points for creating and adding content are for bragging rights only,
and competition for points increases the content.
A wiki page would have helped in this situation: I thought (and other forum members) a low mosfet Gate (threshold voltage) was the key to picking a mosfet for the Propeller,
about 2-3 volts would be great. But Phil pointed out that the threshold voltage was only 1/2 the voltage required at the gate, and therefore the Propeller was not suited for
my logic n-mosfet and it required a driver. And then he went into some detail about my n-channel mosfet and the high-side amp requirements at the gate.
The information supplied by Phil Pilgrim was better than all my data sheets, app-notes, books and websites on the subject. Mainly because I don't understand the definitions or
meanings of words, symbols, or concepts in the data sheets and etc. To have a resource where that information is readily accessible, as it relates to the Propeller would be great.
I am not talking about something like this: http://www.parallax.com/portals/0/propellerqna/ (just in case)
Members could easily start contributing by copying, paste, and editing their previous posts.
My Summary:
(1) The Wiki pages would be a resource where IC, transistor, passive,
and other types of information is readily accessible, as it relates to the Propeller.
(2) The wiki pages would have a Smart Phone or Mobile App mirror site.
(3) Forum members create pages based on a predetermined template.
(4) Forum members earn make-believe points as a reward.
These points for creating and adding content are for bragging rights only,
and competition for points increases the content.
Example: http://www.screened.com http://www.giantbomb.com/http://www.comicvine.com/ and IGN, but it isn't as good http://www.ign.com/
Bill M.
In that research I found Phil Pilgrims name many times, along with a pattern of cryptic responses---no one thread had a complete answer.
Easily finding an answer, and a code example was the goal of the "Best SX Threads" And the idea of forum members creating or contributing
to a wiki page is similar, except it would be mainly support definitions of the Propeller, related IC's and passive devices, data sheet terms
and complete explanations, etc.
As an example I would point you towards http://www.screened.com In this example;
(1) the wiki pages have Smart Phone or Mobile App mirror site. (2) Forum members create pages based on a predetermined template.
(3) And they earn make-believe points as a reward. These points for creating and adding content are for bragging rights only,
and competition for points increases the content.
A wiki page would have helped in this situation: I thought (and other forum members) a low mosfet Gate (threshold voltage) was the key to picking a mosfet for the Propeller,
about 2-3 volts would be great. But Phil pointed out that the threshold voltage was only 1/2 the voltage required at the gate, and therefore the Propeller was not suited for
my logic n-mosfet and it required a driver. And then he went into some detail about my n-channel mosfet and the high-side amp requirements at the gate.
The information supplied by Phil Pilgrim was better than all my data sheets, app-notes, books and websites on the subject. Mainly because I don't understand the definitions or
meanings of words, symbols, or concepts in the data sheets and etc. To have a resource where that information is readily accessible, as it relates to the Propeller would be great.
I am not talking about something like this: http://www.parallax.com/portals/0/propellerqna/ (just in case)
Members could easily start contributing by copying, paste, and editing their previous posts.
My Summary:
(1) The Wiki pages would be a resource where IC, transistor, passive,
and other types of information is readily accessible, as it relates to the Propeller.
(2) The wiki pages would have a Smart Phone or Mobile App mirror site.
(3) Forum members create pages based on a predetermined template.
(4) Forum members earn make-believe points as a reward.
These points for creating and adding content are for bragging rights only,
and competition for points increases the content.
Example: http://www.screened.com http://www.giantbomb.com/http://www.comicvine.com/ and IGN, but it isn't as good http://www.ign.com/
Bill M.
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but there are a few more classes that are beyond the AS degree before I can transfer. In the last few years my opinion of what a geek is, has completely changed.
For example; I am a poor public speaker, and I had to retake the class to get a better grade. In that class, 3/4 to 4/5ths of the speeches were on gaming, anime,
and tech issues surrounding gaming. Playing an instrument, break dancing, and rave parties like the Los Angels Colosseum completes the last 1/4 or so of the class.
My point is how fast their idea of technology is changing and how sites like these are finding ways to include their generation. Their generation is quickly outgrowing
technologies some people may consider new. It won't be long before Google Plus exceeds Facebook. Secondly, ---and I don't think this has changed yet---
when a kid comes online with grand idea's to improve a game pad, robots or their car, etc. I don't believe the object exchange is enough, and in a PM from Bump,
the projects accepted by Parallax were to "original." Instead of being more normal, or even "generic" examples of all the resources available at Parallax.
Both my son and daughter are following similar paths, and each in their own way have been contributing content. And if I didn't see it everywhere else on campus,
I would think they were strange. But with the right tools, I am beginning to believe there is a new type of geeks, and some of what I presented is what they are already
doing elsewhere, and what works for them will work for older generations too. Secondly, what I think is a better hook to keep people with grand ideas to keep coming
back for more.
BTW; I see the changes Parallax has already made, but I find myself amazed at how fast those steps are changing, or perhaps how fast they will be obsolete.