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Are there any products you own - that you'd like to write a RoadTest Review for?

cstanton

Predominantly we setup RoadTests based upon discussions we have in the element14 Community team, or when we're approached by suppliers or manufacturers that would like their hardware 'tested'.

It occurs to me though, that many of our members may already have hardware, equipment or kit that they could or would like to write a RoadTest for, maybe we could even supplement these with accessories to help the RoadTest along.

We would need some way of deciding which product to setup the page for to RoadTest, but we've had a number of times now where people have stepped forward and said they'd like to RoadTest an item that they already have. It may have to be something that Farnell stocks, fundamentally.

Let me know your thoughts.

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  • One aspect I really like about this idea is that it could provide a valuable entry point for newer community members who may not yet have a RoadTest history.

    Many applicants have strong technical skills and interesting project ideas, but they often have no previous RoadTest reviews to reference when applying for more competitive opportunities. Allowing members to create RoadTests using equipment they already own could help build a portfolio of work and demonstrate their testing methodology, technical writing ability, photography, data collection, and overall review quality.

    In a way, it could serve as a RoadTest "resume builder." Members would have an opportunity to show the community what they can do before applying for larger RoadTests, while manufacturers and the element14 team would gain additional insight into the quality of a member's work.

    It could also encourage greater community participation by giving members a reason to create detailed technical content around products they already use and understand well. Even modest supplemental items, accessories, sensors, test equipment, or expansion modules could help enhance these reviews and make them more valuable to readers.

    Overall, I think this could be a great way to help develop new reviewers, increase community engagement, and create a stronger pool of applicants for future RoadTests.

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  • One aspect I really like about this idea is that it could provide a valuable entry point for newer community members who may not yet have a RoadTest history.

    Many applicants have strong technical skills and interesting project ideas, but they often have no previous RoadTest reviews to reference when applying for more competitive opportunities. Allowing members to create RoadTests using equipment they already own could help build a portfolio of work and demonstrate their testing methodology, technical writing ability, photography, data collection, and overall review quality.

    In a way, it could serve as a RoadTest "resume builder." Members would have an opportunity to show the community what they can do before applying for larger RoadTests, while manufacturers and the element14 team would gain additional insight into the quality of a member's work.

    It could also encourage greater community participation by giving members a reason to create detailed technical content around products they already use and understand well. Even modest supplemental items, accessories, sensors, test equipment, or expansion modules could help enhance these reviews and make them more valuable to readers.

    Overall, I think this could be a great way to help develop new reviewers, increase community engagement, and create a stronger pool of applicants for future RoadTests.

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