[dba-Tech] Incredible kid

Jim,

That's a great idea! I too have lots of time on my hands now and have been
looking for something to do with it. A course in electronics sounds like
the perfect outlet. Like you (and perhaps more so), I think I'll scout
around the local schools and see what's available. I don't want to do an
on-line course, although that might be a good place to start, to
re-familiarize myself with the terminology etc.

Arthur


On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 12:55 PM, Jim Lawrence <accessd at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Hi Gustav:
>
> So you must have a Raspberry PI or maybe more. There are now so many
> addins and addons, software and hardware, to this product. There are forums
> where you can download or upload code and plans for building all sort of
> interfaces.
>
> The graduating students, at the local college, in the electronic and
> engineering programs have to assemble a new product before their final
> year. Many now have a RPI as the core. The May, graduating exhibit has
> always been an event I attend.
>
> I am not as much into the hardware end of things though I have been able
> to assemble computers easily enough but laptops are too small for me...eyes
> and all. A friend, who is much more into electronics, has built a home
> automation system through out his house, built a controller for a 3D metal
> cutter, enhanced his 3D printer and created a dashboard display for his
> electric car...Raspberries have now played an integral part.
>
> I was thinking of taking an electronics course, up at the college and the
> university as I have a little more time and that area of knowledge is a
> little weak and there has been so many advances lately...all that will now
> have to wait until next fall.
>
> Jim