Leave a note inside of changes u make to stuff, for the next person/inteligence - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / repair

author: lordvader88
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2017, 11:07:36 pm
content: From now on I shall start doing that to stuff I fix/modify, so that when the next generation might acquire them, they can save time. something we don't have enough of. (I should proof read 1st more too)

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2017, 11:14:27 pm
content: One guy I worked with did this wrong on purpose. Beware of asshats

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2017, 05:38:40 pm
content: I leave them for myself later, because I might not always remember what I did previously there.

author: xani
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2017, 01:10:44 pm
content: Leaving a bit of documentation of your own projects is a good idea in general.Yesterday I spend good 15 minutes debugging why there is no HDMI out of one of nodes in my ARM cluster. Then I remembered I turned it off in software 7 months to save few MBs of RAM

author: stj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2017, 02:13:22 pm
content: lolthis is why 3m invented post-it notes.

author: xani
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2017, 03:31:42 pm
content: The biggest disadvantage of post-it notes is lack of search functionality. And I wouldn't want to leave them on anything as permanent info, they fall off pretty easily. For quick notes scotch tape is pretty handyI've had a co-worker that just had a wall of post-its... from the desk to "how far his hands can put it" like a big shrine around the monitor

author: Armadillo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2017, 03:46:05 pm
content: To avoid the notes being a fire hazard, I would suggest putting the notes outside the equipment, inside a self-created docket near the power connector / switch.This will strengthen the good intention in the first place.

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2017, 04:33:49 pm
content: I always leave a label with the date and what was replaced after a recap action on a device.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 17, 2017, 01:14:16 pm
content: Old-school in-home TV & radio service techs will remember the days of filling out the 3"x5" 'service card' tucked into a #6 button envelope stapled to the cabinet

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2017, 01:28:34 pm
content: Staedtler OHP Permanent markers.Ideal for labeling all sorts of plastic, metal, glass and indeterminate materials, marking on plastic bags, plastic storage boxes, components, leaving notes to my future self inside things, 'fixing' PCB exposure masks, etch resist for quick and dirty boards, scratching my ears, writing on CD/DVDs, doodling, any number of things.

author: Naguissa
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 17, 2017, 09:01:49 pm
content: Petmanent markers and/or paper for hardware.GIT comments and TRAC/whatever for software.Enviado desde mi Jolla mediante Tapatalk

author: ChuckDarwin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2017, 12:33:35 am
content: 3x5 in a slip on the outside or perm marker on the inside shell (enough info or a log reference)A bit of painters tape on the bottom if there is no other place for a note or last service date.A stand-alone wiki has been useful for keeping a rolling list of repairs, configs, tip and tricks.An co-worker used to place a red varnish dot on or near the replaced components. I've taken to using a marker to do similar on the few that I do.Some time ago, I acquired a used HP analyser with a jumpered fuse and a message on the case interior along the lines of:Wasntme fuse assy replaced with Cupb hardwire assy, placed flammable substance sticker on outsideNote seemed consistent with modification.

author: mariush
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 18, 2017, 12:48:09 am
content: I'd print something like this on an sticky label (you can buy sheets of them to stick on envelopes):-----------------------Professionally repaired by YOUR COMPANY NAMERepair ID: 123456Go tohttp://repairs.YOURSITE.TLD/and enter code aboveto access detailed repair history information--------------------Maybe add a QR code with the URL that goes directly to the repair with that ID.and user can go to the website, enter code and see a read only log of repair with optional pictures etcand it may give him the opportunity to list up to date phone number there or use your online store to order parts, if the same parts failed again months after you fixed the thing. (fdr example in case of audio amplifiers)Subdomain on your website wouldn't cost you a thing, you'd still pay yearly for the main domain ... an extra mysql database and some custom programming is almost free, can be done in hours in a day.

author: schenkzoola
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 18, 2017, 02:29:53 am
content: On physical equipment that may leave my hands, I like the idea of a paper note. The future user may not know where to look for documentation. I have found those clear plastic pouches that are used for shipping documents quite useful for this purpose.