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12 thoughts on “Franlab live q a – july 20, 2020”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Seeking TKO says:

    thats one big mug o coffee, got a 12 oz glass mug myself

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Randy Riegel says:

    On the education thing. I only made it to associate degree in computer science and found a job so quit college. Every once in a while it haunts me. One company wouldn't even interview because I didn't have a bachelors. So 2 more years of college is better than my 22 yrs of REAL LIFE experience? Some companies are stupid.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Randy Riegel says:

    I live in small town in the country but drive 60 minutes to downtown pittsburgh for work every day in software development. In both places a person is a person to me. Last couple years got really into electronics as a hobby. Between you, Dave Jones, and few others I've learned a lot quickly. Thank you guys! My first computer was a C64 too at about 12 years old. I got it to play games but liked programming it more.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ion Hunter says:

    GOTO10

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ciumelito says:

    Fran, I am very happy that I joined your channel today!
    Ciao

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TST says:

    Stay weird. Love your channel

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars BitSandDev says:

    Nice.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mmmlinux says:

    Didnt catch your live stream, question about the USB HDDs behind you. What's your opinion on the using a USB A connector at both ends.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Larry Doolittle says:

    I see you have the new Logitech keyboard. I love mine.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Smelter57 says:

    Notice for live chat, just came through, 11 hrs late!

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars CrimFerret says:

    As far as kits, you are dead on. I bought an Arduino starter kit a couple months ago (and am slowly learning how to code for it). The profit margin had to be abysmal. After maintaining inventory, actually packaging the sub bags in it, putting it together and verifying everything that is supposed to be there is there, taking the orders, packaging, and shipping, there can't be much meat left on the bone.

    I've seen channels that basically show making an item and then you buy the plans to make one yourself with the videos as a guide and some level of support if you get really stuck. That's great if the thing you're building means you'd reasonably have the tools and skills to build it. If you need a machining vice, you probably have or have access to a milling machine and likely a lathe or you wouldn't really need the vice in the first place. Somebody wanting a guitar pedal may well not have ever touched a soldering iron much less know how to read a schematic.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Spehro Pefhany says:

    electrocute (v.)

    "execute by electricity," 1889, American English, from electro- + back half of execute. The method first was used Aug. 6, 1890, in New York state, on William Kemmler, convicted of the murder of his common-law wife.
    Language changes over time, however, so now people use it for just getting a shock. Which grates on these ears, but what can you do?

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