What Do You Do With Your Projects When You Have Finished Them?

Since I've been with element14, it's been fun to watch our members report on the projects they have accomplished. It's even more fun to read what members think or react to other members' projects. And some of the projects you dream up are really quite clever. I would hate to think that after you did a project, they just ended up on a shelf gathering dust. So, I'm curious...

What happens to your project builds (prototypes) after you build them?

My guess is that some of the projects actually are being used or may end up as a product on kickstarter? I have corresponded with a few members who said they are actually trying to build something they can sell.

I also have a hunch that some of the projects are personal labs, that is, learning experiences because they plan on entering a certain field or industry where your project experience gives you some hands-on skills.

If you don't mind me asking you directly, what happens to your projects? If you have the time, share your specific comments or stories below. Thanks

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dougw over 8 years ago

I had put this under the poll, but I guess this is where it belongs....
I do a lot of projects so there are multiple destinations.
Most of my projects are aimed at things I might find useful, or educating myself on the technology but some are just for fun.
Some are for family members.
Some are tackled just for the shear challenge of doing something unique.
Some completed projects don't see a lot of use since I have far more technology than I actually need, but some I use every day.
Sometimes (rarely) I cannibalize an old project to feed a new project.
Some projects are sitting in a queue to be upgraded.
Some projects are tools or instruments that help build more projects.
Some projects are ornamental and get displayed when and where appropriate.
Some projects are accessories that go into service and never illicit a further thought.
Some projects are for one time use and get re-purposed immediately.
Some projects I don't quite know what to do with, mostly because I don't have enough room to put them on display.
Some projects I have a vague idea to commercialize because I know others would like them, but I'm much more interested in creating things than spending time on business activities.
I like having lots of project around - they bring back good memories.
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dougw over 8 years ago

I had put this under the poll, but I guess this is where it belongs....
I do a lot of projects so there are multiple destinations.
Most of my projects are aimed at things I might find useful, or educating myself on the technology but some are just for fun.
Some are for family members.
Some are tackled just for the shear challenge of doing something unique.
Some completed projects don't see a lot of use since I have far more technology than I actually need, but some I use every day.
Sometimes (rarely) I cannibalize an old project to feed a new project.
Some projects are sitting in a queue to be upgraded.
Some projects are tools or instruments that help build more projects.
Some projects are ornamental and get displayed when and where appropriate.
Some projects are accessories that go into service and never illicit a further thought.
Some projects are for one time use and get re-purposed immediately.
Some projects I don't quite know what to do with, mostly because I don't have enough room to put them on display.
Some projects I have a vague idea to commercialize because I know others would like them, but I'm much more interested in creating things than spending time on business activities.
I like having lots of project around - they bring back good memories.
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