[Robotgroup] Printing PCBs

[Vern Graner]

Leslie Filip wrote:
 > Let me pipe up at this point and remind you of one of the many
 > lengthy discussions we had

Was that one of those late-night caffeine-fueled cross-eyed discussions 
in the shop that ranged far and wide over various terrain while various 
contraptions took shape? :)

 > regarding spreading out knowledge and skills. If more
 > than one person has a PCB kit that can not in any way
 > be a bad thing.

I agree that spreading knowledge, skills and equipment is a very good 
thing and I encourage that. I think it could potentially be a "bad 
thing" in one regard. Unless I misunderstood, it appears that Clendon 
hasn't done this before.

I think it might be an opportunity for upset if he were to take money 
from folks and then wasn't able to create usable boards due to 
inexperience/ learning mistakes.

I was thinking that if we get Paul and/or Gray to assist, then Clendon 
can go down this road with less risk of problems for the folks that 
contribute $$ to the project. (Ask Paul about how tricky getting a good 
board can be!) This would definitely be in the spirit of sharing 
knowledge & skills. :)

 > The kits are not terribly expensive like, say,
 > a video projector where having two is a waste
 > of resources.

I agree having two would be a waste. But, last I checked, The Robot 
Group owns quantity zero projectors. ;)

Vern

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