I think we need to add a buyers guide in the documentation, something like -> if you want it with the case, this are the current options (or 3d print it), if you want it with the lithium barrery, if you want it with the rotary encoder...
I agree 100%
I've actually tried several different ways of doing this. The big issue is naming convention. When I posted the message a few pages back about making up our own names for clones, I was actually looking for a response to gauge how others reacted to this. I could call them "Larry, Curly, and Moe," but if no one adopts that naming convention it's a useless reference. In my opinion the names need to be intuitive so that they are easy to recall visually.
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I am against using anything that sellers have created. Terms that are not present on a PCB or descriptive of the specific clone are useless and confusing to most people, especially people who need simple answers without spending days learning about the project. Any name like hiland kkmoon, m328, gm328, TFT gm328, are none distinct and useless. Overall, establishing names is the biggest hurdle. I am still trying to figure out the most effective way to do this.
Once I have all of the information from the Russian thread, I hope to put together a few videos of:
(Videos are ideal because they don't have image hosting and long term storage problems)
Interesting/Entertaining1.) DIY projects with 1-3 pics of all projects made from scratch from all forums
Useful Reference2.) Videos of each major clone and everything visual I have collected on all forums for each one
3.) video of unique clone mods, cases, and hacks
4.) Finish my videos on the AY-AT showing every detail through programming step by step without using any spoken language
I have the FAQ draft you've seen. I also have written linked troubleshooting references (problem summary/link to problem post/link to solution post) for about half of this thread where people have had various problems that were solved. I have a reference written for all screens used, but can't call it completed until I finish the Russian thread. I have the list of all auxillary circuits for version 1. I am also working on a list of all custom projects that are documented with the files included to etch/order your own PCB. I'm working on a list of all ATmega644 and up projects. I also have a list of 'outlaw' projects I've come across that have unofficial auxillary circuits and options.
I wanted to complete most of this before creating a new thread. I want to do this on a different forum account that I can give to Markus to control. Essentially this would create a locked wiki format within an interactive forum thread as I would create around 10 thread posts immediately after starting the thread, reserving a large amount of room for updating and posting useful information on page 1. I asked, and Dave's fine with it.
...at least that's the plan and what I've been slowly churning away at. I got around 75% done with the info on this thread before I started to see I was missing a lot of relevant material and had to broaden my data set or I would likely misrepresent a lot of information.
-Jake
PS Why am I doing this/spending a crazy amount of time on this simple device? So Dave can call me a fanboy.... Because after getting a broken neck I spend most of my time stuck laying flat. The only digital device I can use for long amounts of time is a phone. Learning Electronics in general is more fulfilling than dominating at phone games, something I did for a long time when I thought I'd get heal quickly. I can use a device/project like this to learn a broad range of skills, and I'm a bit of a polymath
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