I think I would quite like to see some form of mechanical engineering I’m especially interested in rapid prototyping 3D Printing and CNC milling for circuit boards etc. Been questions I have wanted to post but wanted to avoid taking the other forum section off topic. I know Dave Jones had an interest in CNC for a while didn’t he have a milling machine in his store. Oh we’ll cannot please everyone all the time and there is just not enough hour in the day.
My best regards to everyone on the forum
We all know failed electronics engineers become software engineers
I’m a failed electronics engineers so mechanical engineering looks like the next step for me
Chris
If you're saying that mechanical engineering is a step down from electronics engineering, you are badly mistaken.
However, CNC machining is not the only aspect of mechanical engineering. When I did mechanical engineering, some of the problems that had to be overcome were mostly in unknown territory. Many MEs run into this situation on a daily basis and gladly work through the problem. This was the draw for me to mechanical engineering. Just to be clear, I have worked as a machinist as well and understand the fundamental problems regarding making parts of any kind.
Yes, that's right, I am one of the old goats that have done everything, as someone said. I have not done everything, but I will continue to expand as needed to complete my tasks. I am 64 and still chasing nirvana in the technology field. I think everyone should try it out, I love the fact that I have been able to do so many different types of jobs.
Back to the question at hand, I can understand if Dave does not want his forum to diverge into areas where he is not expert and to stick to his field. However, one thread devoted to mechanical issues related to electronics would be in order, IMHO. I have always said that problems with electronic assemblies are usually from mechanical problems (outside of bad electrical/electronic designs, of course). This could be an area where members could throw out those pesky ME problems for help and discussion.
One other point that I would make is that there are many discussions/threads here that are so far from electronics that even Dave would admit is not even technical. OHHH politics...
Lastly, I also request a perma thread here and allow members to get those type of discussions started. I, for one, would participate as a semi-expert as well as ask questions like a novice. There are many more things that I haven't done than I have done (which is always my outlook on learning).
Just my 2 cents...