What kind of hobbyist are you? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Jozef
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2013, 01:33:48 am
content: 1) To learn2) To make reviews and tutorials online3) Just for fun copying old projects4) With ambition that someday they will invent useful product and become famousAnd have you accomplished your goals as a hobbyist?

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2013, 01:02:55 pm
content: None of the above.

author: Alana
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2013, 03:00:37 pm
content: Come on, famous...Hobby is for the lulz, if its not for the lulz its work/job.

author: smashedProton
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2013, 03:20:25 pm
content: 1, first part of 3, and 4

author: ddavidebor
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2013, 03:51:10 pm
content: 1-4

author: madshaman
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2013, 04:46:13 pm
content: I do it because I enjoy it; that reason outways any other.

author: madires
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2013, 05:03:04 pm
content: Quote from: madshaman on May 21, 2013, 04:46:13 pmYeah! That's the best motivation! I got the same fever. Have to create new things, too much creativity inside :-)

author: Jozef
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 22, 2013, 12:54:50 am
content: Quote from: xrunner on May 21, 2013, 01:02:55 pmWhat about this? Still none?5) Wasting my time and space

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 22, 2013, 01:12:05 am
content: Quote from: Jozef on May 22, 2013, 12:54:50 amHere's all the selections you offered as relates to your OP "What kind of hobbyist are you?"Quote from: Jozef on May 21, 2013, 01:33:48 amMy main hobby is model railroading. Model railroading encompasses many skills, such as artistic ability, woodworking, mechanical skills, electronics (there's a surprising amount of electronics involved these days), and other skills. There are so many ways to apply electronics to modelling that I wanted to join this forum to see how many new ideas I could come across. And because I like Dave's videos.So, none of your options apply to me. Adding a #5 "Wasting my time and space" is kind of silly, as it really reflects on your ability to present a decent selection of responses.

author: marshallh
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 22, 2013, 02:48:49 am
content: Less hobbyist and more "I do this for a living"

author: Deagle
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 22, 2013, 03:05:57 am
content: I just like sorting out my resistor collection into individual trays.I also like to pretend to make circuits on my breadboard just so I have an excuse to purchase a bench equipment just so I can play with the switches...

author: smashedProton
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2013, 04:55:48 am
content: ^^ story of my life

author: lemmegraphdat
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2013, 10:43:49 pm
content: I don't drink or spend time watching reality TV like the rest of the lemmings. Gotta fill the hours somehow and a .50 caliber single shot coil gun will be really cool.

author: MetraCollector
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 25, 2013, 10:06:26 pm
content: Hobby = school = work. It is the same for me.

author: TimNJ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 25, 2013, 11:24:09 pm
content: Quote from: Deagle on May 22, 2013, 03:05:57 amHaha. That's actually sort of true. I've gotten so caught up in establishing a nice lab that I barely spend any time actually creating.

author: ftransform
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2013, 09:10:34 am
content: i feel like i am expending my senses when I build sensor interfacesI also like measurements for the same reason, the more resolution and accuracy the more super human I feel. ... can I see how many electronics per second are moving through that wire?

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2013, 09:18:15 am
content: Quote from: ftransform on May 26, 2013, 09:10:34 amStop sniffing that soldering smoke.

author: ftransform
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2013, 09:59:47 am
content: Quote from: Bored@Work on May 26, 2013, 09:18:15 amstart sniffing my cockCongratulations, you have been awarded a 1 week ban !

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2013, 10:25:02 am
content: Quote from: ftransform on May 26, 2013, 09:59:47 amI understand you expect this from your bitches, but I am sorry I ain't one of them.

author: SLJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2013, 12:50:30 pm
content: I've been in tech service and engineering all my life. Now that I'm retired and have more time I'm mainly interested in vintage test equipment and older electronics and it's history.When I find an interesting piece of equipment I try to learn about it's history, the manufacturer's history and gather any data, manuals, and original advertisements I can find relating to it. Since it won't do much good to anyone just sitting in my collection I try to post the information on line for others that may find it interesting.On of the pluses of doing this is that I have found there are many more nut jobs like me, err, I mean collectors of vintage test equipment like me than I thought.

author: brabus
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2013, 01:35:52 pm
content: After finishing a mighty project at work, no other project could ever compare with it in terms of passion, adrenaline and challenge.Got instantly bored. Retired myself. Changed job. Continue doing stuff at home, waiting for inspiration for the next exalting project.

author: jwill1979
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 26, 2013, 05:00:13 pm
content: For fun and to learn something new everyday

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 27, 2013, 07:53:56 pm
content: Quote from: MetraCollector on May 25, 2013, 10:06:26 pmsame for me.I started to make electronic projects because I fed up playing video games everyday.... Anyway, i like learning something new everyday.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 06, 2013, 06:11:22 am
content: I enjoy theLearningBuilding things and when they work it's even betterBuilding things for my Ham Radio hobby.Repairing old equipment, which I buy on e -bay fix and resell.Restoring old equipment for my use.end game learn enough to confidently repair so when I retire, I can earn some pocket money.

author: chibiace
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2013, 08:23:17 am
content: A messy one, the adventure never ends.