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Just an idea...

gam3t3ch
gam3t3ch over 8 years ago

So I know sometimes we get boards and don't use them. Projects change over time and parts are abundant.

 

I would love e14 or Newark USA and Canada at least to offer a recycle programs.

 

We send in our unused or working parts we no longer need and others can apply. Schools, low income. And even us to receive boards and parts we might not be able to buy or a trading program linked to our profiles of boards and items to trade with other members. 

 

I understand that its all about making money in the end.  But to me its also about growing the community and the members being able to partake in events and project14.

So would be a interesting thing even if it was geared to project14 only as far as donations go and then packages being sent out to member understandably shipping would have to be covered by those sending and receiving.

 

Not sure the fine details but its something I think should be considered in the future. In my opinion of course.

 

Just a thought that crossed my mind.

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  • DAB
    DAB over 8 years ago +6
    Hi Wesley, We have had this idea before. One of the big impediments is some of the technology restrictions on some of the boards. I suggest that you find a local maker space and donate your boards there…
  • Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps over 8 years ago +6
    Several of us are doing that. We're exchanging kits, pcb and components. I have several boards here that members sent me, and my latest Road Test kit is on its way to the USA...
  • Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps over 8 years ago in reply to gam3t3ch +4
    No, it's informal and unregulated
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  • DAB
    DAB over 8 years ago

    Hi Wesley,

     

    We have had this idea before.

    One of the big impediments is some of the technology restrictions on some of the boards.

     

    I suggest that you find a local maker space and donate your boards there or find some young budding makers in your area and pass them out.

     

    DAB

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  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 8 years ago in reply to DAB

    DAB, what kind of technology restriction? I have always sent stuff here and there worldwide without problems. Is there something illegal ?

     

    Enrico

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  • Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps over 8 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics

    There are regulations in the USA on exporting technology.

    Other bumps may be line voltage + frequency, and regional rules on what bandwidths you can send radio signals (e.g.: for sub-1 GHz communication)

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  • Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps over 8 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics

    There are regulations in the USA on exporting technology.

    Other bumps may be line voltage + frequency, and regional rules on what bandwidths you can send radio signals (e.g.: for sub-1 GHz communication)

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    balearicdynamics over 8 years ago in reply to Jan Cumps

    The question of the different voltage lines in Europe and USA maybe a serious problem but as far as I know today most of the power supply ae always multi-voltage, at least with a switch to set...

     

    Enrico

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