Traveling to the US - anyone who wants help with their project ? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Lizerd
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 07, 2014, 04:24:28 pm
content: Hi all!I am planning on going to USA for three months (July - Sep). As I am a real electronic geek, I know that being without electronics for that long will drive me nuts!I am looking for something to do while am there. I am not looking for a job or anything commercial (I have a job at home and I am entering on a tourist visa).During my visit in the US I have three objects:Vacation, to experience the US. I have been studying for the last +5 years and am currently working on my thesis in electro engineering.To better my english, I am neither good or bad, but the best way to get better is through practicing. This trip to USA will hopefully elevate my language skills.Meet people that share my interest in electronics and other people tooSo I thought that it would be awesome if I could combine meeting cool people, better my english and fiddle with electronics. My best idea, so far, is if I could find someone that is working on a project that I could help out with; that would be really fun!So my question is if there is anyone here that would be interested or knows anyone that could be interested in getting some help?A project at for example a makerspace would be ideal, the maker movement is awesome. I am a member of the Stockholm makerspace and there are always people who are creating interesting stuff. I am, more or less, open to anything.I have not done any firm planned yet, except to be in New York around the 20-21 September (NY Maker fair). Other than that, the plan is to travel around US. I plan to visit the larger cities and attractions, being a good touristMy planning will more or less depend on what seems interesting and what this post yields.So who am I? I work as a senior electronic engineer, and have been interested in electronics for as long as I can remember. I have experience in analog/digital electronics, ECAD, MCAD, CNC, CAM, C, C#. I have been designing projects for companies and private use for the last 14 years and recently formalized my knowledge with studies at KTH The Royal Institute of Technology. You can check out my homepage, which features projects I have done lately, atwww.lizerd.se.All ideas and proposals are of interestJust to be clear: I am not looking for a job, or a commercial project. I want to meet interesting people who share my interest, have fun, and get to soak up the US culture.Any good ideas for things to see and sites to visit in the US for a geek like me?

author: zapta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2014, 02:42:48 am
content: Quote from: Lizerd on June 07, 2014, 04:24:28 pmYou have some very interesting project on that page.A long shot in the dark, try to contact the various hacker spaces and check with them.

author: Lizerd
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2014, 09:40:19 am
content: zapta: Thanksgood idea.Do anyone know if there is a list of all the makerspaces in US ?

author: iampoor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2014, 05:10:35 am
content: Quote from: Lizerd on June 08, 2014, 09:40:19 amYour DIY Pick and place looks amazing. Any plans to offer plans or a kit in the future? One of the best Ive ever seen!O0I would be open to meeting and hanging, but Im a huge beginner, so you would probably be pretty bored.Quote from: Lizerd on June 08, 2014, 09:40:19 amhttp://hackerspaces.org/wiki/List_of_Hacker_Spaces

author: Lizerd
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 12:16:15 pm
content: QuoteThanks, as for now it's still a lot to do before the machine will be able to run as planned. I may be able to supply the PC SW and control HW, but I do not think I will create a kit for the whole machine.So far it's just my hobby project.It has never been important if the people I hang out with are just as talented as I am. It's more about electronics interest.It has always been like if the people I meet have been really interested in electronics, then I have been as interested in helping and educating about electronics if the person wanted to learn.I have been teaching electronics for many many years, both in class and in private.Thanks for the list

author: BennyBoy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2014, 04:17:17 pm
content: If you come to SF, Cal. I'll show you the sites, and take you to a few electronics surplus stores.

author: Lizerd
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2014, 04:07:14 am
content: BennyBoyAbsolutely, that would be awesome. I will send you a pm later today.

author: iampoor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2014, 05:43:44 am
content: Quote from: Lizerd on June 10, 2014, 12:16:15 pmHey, anytime! Okay that makes sense. The software side is where I get really lost, I have experience in mechanics and plenty of resources, its just getting it all to work together that seems the hardest.Looking forward to seeing your progress!Okay cool, well in that case, I would be interested in meeting up and picking your brain.I definitely have the interest and genuine desire to learn.Quote from: BennyBoy on June 10, 2014, 04:17:17 pmIm in Modesto, and would be completlty iopen to coming to SF! Lizerd, you wont be disappointed if you want a taste of America.

author: Lizerd
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2014, 03:04:47 pm
content: iampoorAbsolutely, I will anyhow rent a car in SF to go and see Yosemite , and Modesto is on the way there so.Edit..Changed Yellowstone -> Yosemite

author: retrolefty
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2014, 03:50:38 pm
content: Quote from: Lizerd on June 12, 2014, 03:04:47 pmI think you mean Yosemite National Park (http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htmand well worth the trip) ?Yellowstone is about 1,000 miles east of the west coast.

author: Lizerd
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2014, 04:04:06 pm
content: Hehe Yeep thats the one. I replied to fast without checkingThanksretrolefty