FORUM: Computing Section - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 26, 2019, 11:24:49 pm
content: Someone has suggested a "Computing" section to the forum, and I think it's not a bad idea.Suggested sections:General ComputingEmbedded ComputingNetworking, Communications, WirelessAnd the existing vintage section of course.What say the tribe?

author: AlfBaz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2019, 11:34:13 pm
content: I for one often feel hesitant to post coding stuff on here because it's an electronics forum but lets face it without code we would all be spending hours tweaking potsso if this encourages programming discussions (not sure if thats your intention) then

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2019, 11:37:52 pm
content: Hmmm.Embedded computing has a close relationship with electronics.General computing is well catered for elsewhere; anything here would probably be a pale imitation of content elsewhere. Plus the content elsewhere can be distinctly unappealing, e.g. stackexchange.Comms, wireless and networking fall between those stools.Maybe a new embedded computing sub-forum would be beneficial, but there would be overlap with the "micros and fpga" sub forum.I'd avoid a "me too" general computing section.

author: MarkF
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2019, 11:48:34 pm
content: A Computing section sounds like a good idea.However, I have not seen enough code on the forum to warrant dividing it into sub-sections.

author: windsmurf
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2019, 11:52:58 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on May 26, 2019, 11:24:49 pmAlso, Cloud Computing, Edge computing/IOT, AI/Machine Learning, HPC, IT SecurityWould Robotics and Automation tech fit somewhere?

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 26, 2019, 11:56:44 pm
content: Quote from: windsmurf on May 26, 2019, 11:52:58 pmHmm, yes, the forum should have this somewhere...

author: Halcyon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 27, 2019, 12:20:59 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on May 26, 2019, 11:56:44 pmPerhaps a combined Embedded, Robotics and Automation section? (Industrial controls and SCADA would also fall into this category.) I think it's important not to create too much segregation but also sufficiently separate topics so people can find posts which interest them. I absolutely think a Networking section (wired and wireless) needs to stand on its own. Not only do you have Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth etc... but things like LoRa are making more of an appearance as well.

author: wilfred
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2019, 12:55:00 am
content: Quote from: MarkF on May 26, 2019, 11:48:34 pmMaybe that's because there isn't a coding section.If you build it he will comeas the quote goes.My general hesitance about partitioning up the forum is that it opens it up to the category nazis. I don't like that. I prefer a more openly embracing community feel where people are welcome to discuss stuff. The TEA thread is an example where the desire for communal discussion is epitomised. Yes, it's way to big and too rambling but it does show that people like that sort of thing.

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2019, 02:26:17 am
content: I don't think it needs to be split up that finely; there's already a "microcontrollers and FPGAs" section.

author: chickenHeadKnob
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2019, 03:55:54 am
content: I have been contemplating building an engineering oriented workstation PC recently. There have been other occasional threads on a similar topic. I was hoping to solicit advise on component selection, motherboards ect from the forum as I don't keep abreast of what is currently good. Where would such a thread go? General chat? Doesn't seem right.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 27, 2019, 04:26:15 am
content: It's done!A new computing section.Categories:Embedded ComputingProgrammingSecurityCloud Computing + IoTNetworkingVintage Computinglet me know what you think.I'll slowly move over some posts as time permits.And say high to a new section moderator, Halcyon!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 27, 2019, 04:27:25 am
content: Quote from: amyk on May 27, 2019, 02:26:17 amBut that's really more low level electronics related than the SBC Arduino/RPi type stuff embedded stuff. I think it's good to separate them.

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2019, 04:31:05 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on May 27, 2019, 04:26:15 am, congratz to the new mod.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 27, 2019, 04:45:40 am
content: If you know of any large threads that need moving, please point them out, thanks.

author: edpalmer42
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2019, 05:12:08 am
content: Regardless of how the subsections are named, I think all messages should be electronics related. e.g.How do I set up a Linux system? NOHow do I set up a Linux system with GPIB to collect data from my test equipment? YESEd

author: ChunkyPastaSauce
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 27, 2019, 05:34:20 am
content: Quote from: Halcyon on May 27, 2019, 12:20:59 amInclude physical io stuff like sensors, servos, whatever with Robotics, Automation and Embedded -> Mechatronics?

author: windsmurf
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2019, 06:16:39 am
content: Quote from: ChunkyPastaSauce on May 27, 2019, 05:34:20 amYes new sensors tech section will be nice... LIDAR, Infrared, ultrasonic, etc... maybe under Mechatronics / Robotics/Automation...

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2019, 11:52:17 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on May 27, 2019, 04:27:25 amGood point. Those two crowds don't tend to mix well.

author: TerraHertz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2019, 11:07:18 pm
content: Splendid! It's a rare bit of electronics that doesn't contain some code these days.Might I suggest moving this thread to there, as an 'about this section' sticky?

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 28, 2019, 05:49:17 am
content: Quote from: TerraHertz on May 27, 2019, 11:07:18 pmYou just made me realise that the last 2 projects I've done required code.Times have changed.