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  • Author Author: therepairatrooper
  • Date Created: 5 Jun 2019 4:03 AM Date Created
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therepairatrooper
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5 Jun 2019

Nothing throws a wrench in plans faster than unexpected problems, be they work or personal. The past couple of months have flown by and I am frustrated by a perceived lack of  progress. I am not finished, I do have a long list of designs that did not work out and I am sure I know what will, but I have to eek the time out of a schedule that is much busier than expected.  My original plan to use reclaimed items did not pan out so new materials have been selected. Even if I go overtime I will present a final project, but going overtime will really feel like a personal failure. I will have pictures of the project by Saturday.

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  • e14phil
    e14phil over 6 years ago +3
    Hi Mark We understand how frustrating this can be! Remember this is supposed to be fun and if it is not fun or at least fulfilling you should not do it. I really look forward to seeing your output and…
  • dubbie
    dubbie over 6 years ago +2
    Mark, I agree with Wesley above, don't worry about it. I did my Picasso Design Challenge as an unofficial contributor as I didn't fancy the stress. My HoloPiBot didn't work out quite as I had hoped, but…
  • luislabmo
    luislabmo over 6 years ago +2
    Hello Mark, Ideally we all hope that our project's go as planned, but I think good or bad you should update the community on your progress, that way other members may help you with feedback, new ideas…
  • jw0752
    jw0752 over 6 years ago

    The bumps on the road may be what makes the trip interesting. Your project will be great whenever you can get it done.

     

    John

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    luislabmo over 6 years ago

    Hello Mark,

     

    Ideally we all hope that our project's go as planned, but I think good or bad you should update the community on your progress, that way other members may help you with feedback, new ideas and definitely will help you with your obstacles.

     

    Luis

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    e14phil over 6 years ago

    Hi Mark

     

    We understand how frustrating this can be!

    Remember this is supposed to be fun and if it is not fun or at least fulfilling you should not do it.

    I really look forward to seeing your output and hope the draw of the finish line helps you get there!

     

    Phil

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    dubbie over 6 years ago

    Mark,

     

    I agree with Wesley above, don't worry about it. I did my Picasso Design Challenge as an unofficial contributor as I didn't fancy the stress. My HoloPiBot didn't work out quite as I had hoped, but it did something as well as illustrating some things not to do, plus I had great fun. I learnt a lot about step motors (even though I thought I already knew stuff) and driving them as well as the Raspberry Pi and LCD displays.

     

    It is always good to see what others do, including when it doesn't quite work  out as we hoped.

     

    Dubbie

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    gam3t3ch over 6 years ago

    Just relax and have fun it's about the journey enjoy it!  But can't wait to see the updates.

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