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In spite of rigorous testing, when the final design is ready for its maiden voyage, it mocks you with a ribbon of smoke.

robogary
robogary 3 months ago

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My homemade FET driver board decided it was Klingon, and today would be a good day to die. 

How is your spring clean project going ? 

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  • dang74
    dang74 3 months ago +2
    Your words... "In spite of rigorous testing, when the final design is ready for its maiden voyage, it mocks you with a ribbon of smoke." ... are beautiful... poetry even.
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  • DAB
    DAB 3 months ago

    Yes, you can proceed with confidence right up to the point were it fails.

    At that point you realize that in spite of your best efforts, you forgot something very vital.

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    DAB 3 months ago

    Yes, you can proceed with confidence right up to the point were it fails.

    At that point you realize that in spite of your best efforts, you forgot something very vital.

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    robogary 3 months ago in reply to DAB

    Indeed,  that was the case.

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