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Yay, I finally joined!!!

neildonn
neildonn over 10 years ago

Hi folks,

 

I'm Neil from the UK, joined Element14's website/forum after watching The Ben Heck show countless times with envy of his workshop. All I've got is a cold, damp cluttered small garage with a fridge/freezer (one up from Ben image).

 

I joined E14 for project ideas and to ask questions for my own projects. Also keep up to date with TBH.

 

It may surprise you I'm a full time bus driver, but before you turn away with your nose up I was in IT for five years before hand. I've also created an Android game called Rex Rampage made with Unity3D. In the middle of creating another.

 

Bought a 3D printer off ebay from China (£298, cheap as chips) and has worked out quite nicely. I love it.

 

A big huge thank you to Ben for getting me in to 3D printing & E14 for the on coming help.

 

Neil.

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  • marcelodantas
    marcelodantas over 10 years ago +2
    Welcome Neil ... at least you have a garage with a freezer, lol. My stuff is all cluttered around the "laundry room" ... Cheers, Marcelo.
  • clem57
    clem57 over 10 years ago in reply to neildonn +2
    Neil Donnelian I like it when the new guy welcomes the new guy. Welcome you too! Clem
  • neildonn
    neildonn over 10 years ago in reply to gadget.iom +1
    Thank you Paul.
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    neildonn over 10 years ago

    I have already posted a new thread. I'm trying to convert my telescope into a goto one. Might be a bit adventurous but I see it as a learning curve.

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    neildonn over 10 years ago

    I have already posted a new thread. I'm trying to convert my telescope into a goto one. Might be a bit adventurous but I see it as a learning curve.

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  • gadget.iom
    gadget.iom over 10 years ago in reply to neildonn

    Sounds good. image

     

    If I can offer one piece of advice it would be to start simple and take small steps. Will aid your learning and reduce potential frustration. You can add features as you gain new skills.

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    neildonn over 10 years ago in reply to gadget.iom

    Thank you Paul. image

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