tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post6570113707082819644..comments2023-10-29T08:14:08.778-07:00Comments on UptownMaker: 18 Essential Skills for a MakerMike Hordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07456678428195589424noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-19419399721894885112012-02-28T13:46:58.206-08:002012-02-28T13:46:58.206-08:00Agreed. One time I was flexing a DVD disk. I had ...Agreed. One time I was flexing a DVD disk. I had flexed CD's hundreds of time ( to break/destroy them ).<br /><br />Only the DVD _EXPLODED_ when it broke.<br />Tones of shrapnel like slivers sprayed<br />all over my face.<br /><br />I didn't have safety glassed, but fortunately, I'm old enough to need<br />regular glasses. If not for those, I'd been in a world of hurt!HugoFirsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196660050060987205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-9263220830878070672009-07-22T06:50:48.655-07:002009-07-22T06:50:48.655-07:00Know how to plan things.
How to do repetitive t...Know how to plan things. <br /><br />How to do repetitive tasks efficiently and consistently. <br /><br />Know where and how to use strain-relief. <br /><br />Have a repetoire of interconnects, and stick with your standards (and preferably those others too). And learn how to terminate these interconnects properly.naxxfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040979132193656022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-57340590072682384782009-07-16T15:48:41.938-07:002009-07-16T15:48:41.938-07:00Why the trademarked names for glues?
Makers (like...Why the trademarked names for glues?<br /><br />Makers (like engineers, which are often one and the same) like standards. So lets keep standards when it comes to naming things. Like glue. Elmers white? Outside the US, no-one knows wtf you're talking about. How about Poly-Vinyl Acetate, or PVA, and everyone can look at the fine-print on whatever brand they're after? UHU? JB-Weld? C'mon...<br /><br />You got the right idea with Cyanoacrylate and two-part epoxy, build on that!squidinkcalligraphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697605450335182088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-41413356384504995152009-07-16T14:22:52.455-07:002009-07-16T14:22:52.455-07:00hi there,
a wiki or a PDF of a detailed articl...hi there,<br /><br /> a wiki or a PDF of a detailed article would help more.<br /><br />thank you,<br /><br />BR,<br />~AAnjanBacchuDevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418545608553510487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-66332812338586950192009-07-16T00:10:48.864-07:002009-07-16T00:10:48.864-07:00And remember this. There is no other more importan...And remember this. There is no other more important safety rule...<br />...than to wear THESE... safety glasses...<br /> ...and also HEARING protection when necessary.Andy Armageddonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096738315485058555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-54849857026597897402009-07-15T22:17:45.235-07:002009-07-15T22:17:45.235-07:00What for? Anyway, all men should know how to knit...What for? Anyway, all men should know how to knit in case the InterTubes corrode, civilization collapses, your wife finds a live land mine, and your daughter wants a skill to sell that doesn't involve fancy personal bending.<br /><br />Really. What <i>for?</i> And Heinlein... DGMS.Grikdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913785744484645627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-49720077213777658442009-07-15T22:01:13.503-07:002009-07-15T22:01:13.503-07:00Another one would be:
Reading and understanding a...Another one would be:<br /><br />Reading and understanding a electronic component datasheet, especially the following:<br /><br />- what the safe, maximum input voltage and current limits are (so you don't blow the component)<br /><br />- what the output voltages and currents are (so you don't blow other components in your circuit)<br /><br />- application notes and example circuitsWolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07214683957783279982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-15623757674504423582009-07-15T16:44:08.487-07:002009-07-15T16:44:08.487-07:00I'd like to add that sometimes you need to kno...I'd like to add that sometimes you need to know when you are in over your head, and you need professial guideance or assistance. I work in Theater, and I have seen plenty of people who try to do things that they are not truly qualified to do (this mostly applies to rigging and pyrotechnics)...as the saying goes, a little bit of knowlege is a dangerous thing...Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14053459837363200871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-89747986234982590082009-07-15T16:11:52.234-07:002009-07-15T16:11:52.234-07:00Great list -
I'd add:
1 - Build a 3D, concept...Great list - <br />I'd add:<br />1 - Build a 3D, conceptual model in Google Sketchup.<br />2 - Know when to ignore the "don't try this at home" warning.<br />3 - 1st aid - know what to do when you cut, burn, gas or stick yourself together.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02660608871405317981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-30907659876731642352009-07-15T14:26:24.225-07:002009-07-15T14:26:24.225-07:00A nice list of skills, now let's round it out ...A nice list of skills, now let's round it out with some material to help you learn them.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278888432844582222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-77596543078970625882009-07-15T13:02:49.282-07:002009-07-15T13:02:49.282-07:00Well, you're on BB now so I suspect the intere...Well, you're on BB now so I suspect the interest will be their to expand the article.<br /><br />To add:<br /><br />Know your wire! I have seen many a fix go wrong over innappropriate material. Do you need 12 gauge of will 14 do? Is copper-core good for your application of do you need something a little harder to get? Should it be braided/stranded etc? What sort of insulation should you be using?<br /><br /> Screwing this up tends to equal at best piss poor device performance or more likely FIRE.Michael the Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103547581758412445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-1004147059129634032009-07-15T11:43:24.744-07:002009-07-15T11:43:24.744-07:00In addition to foofers's recommendations of sk...In addition to foofers's recommendations of sketching and estimating would be the ability to document. Or a good memory. Yes, it's nice to be able to iterate and improve on a design, but you have to know what you tried before and why it did or didn't work.<br /><br />I'm assuming the ability to critically examine things (designs, junk, etc. both your own and other's) is implicit, though #2 is part of it.Short Attention Spanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900477048211946094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-82121597405137270802009-07-15T11:28:49.383-07:002009-07-15T11:28:49.383-07:00I vote yay on the detailed articleI vote yay on the detailed articleUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14095183867468051423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-72585548443134818722009-07-15T10:41:56.144-07:002009-07-15T10:41:56.144-07:00I'd like to throw in my support for links or r...I'd like to throw in my support for links or references to each item being added… even if this got turned into a wiki project or something. <br /><br />Building on the "yes, I can google it" comment, my contention is that the people who can make this list have access to literacies that aspiring makers might not have, and thus would know "better," "safer," "standard" resources that might not be on the first page of someone's google search. <br /><br />Note: My guess is that the best resource might actually be a collection of resources, only some of which are online.Unfashionistablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399636138293312157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-81544297961796470282009-07-15T09:29:55.451-07:002009-07-15T09:29:55.451-07:00use a hammer. use a saw. stick two pieces of metal...use a hammer. use a saw. stick two pieces of metal together (weld, seam, etc). determine which one is it "bandaide" or "emergency room". put out a fire.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230069074775745820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-61051234265040596952009-07-15T09:14:58.307-07:002009-07-15T09:14:58.307-07:00Does patience count as a skill? How about slow, e...Does patience count as a skill? How about slow, elaborate disassembly or reassembly? I don't even blink an eye when I have to take something apart three or four times until everything is correct. Even if no one can see inside I know what's inside and it drives me nuts if it isn't clean, orderly and well lubed.GPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373626729913183049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-74390127485135378142009-07-15T09:10:53.419-07:002009-07-15T09:10:53.419-07:00knowing how to find information on things you wou...knowing how to find information on things you would like to do. <br />and then using it, without being overwhelmednickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084239945184897483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-48557505858730239262009-07-15T06:42:37.917-07:002009-07-15T06:42:37.917-07:00Knowing very basic trigonometry (and how to use a ...Knowing very basic trigonometry (and how to use a calculator to do it) frequently comes in handy for design & construction....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-65654548363601554022009-07-15T06:30:46.947-07:002009-07-15T06:30:46.947-07:00The best use I've found for electric tape is h...The best use I've found for electric tape is holding the handle of a locked door down so that you can close and re-open it without using the key. This only works for lever-style handles, not knob-style.Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04472382286954297353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-42687885533508778932009-07-15T06:18:29.022-07:002009-07-15T06:18:29.022-07:00Totally excellent list. I'd want to include a...Totally excellent list. I'd want to include a couple of other things - they are sort of implied in some of the other listed items but also more generally useful: <br /><br />How to identify the properties of various fibers and fabrics (including strings and ropes) and what their uses are: is this wool or acrylic? woven or knit? will this melt if it gets too hot? is it sturdy enough to reinforce something? can I strain liquids through it without adding lint or dye to the liquid? will it stretch to cover the area needing coverage or must it be cut precisely to fit? how degradable is it, exactly? can it be left outside? This knowledge is useful/essential in #2, #5, and #16 as well.<br /><br />Also something about simple household chemistry, esp for cleaning/prepping/altering surfaces: e.g., which common items are acids, bases, oxidants, solvents, lubricants, etc., and which combinations are dangerous under what circumstances. Necessary/useful for #2. #7, #8, #9, #17.<br /><br />-noraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-30932768950185852542009-07-15T06:12:00.879-07:002009-07-15T06:12:00.879-07:00i agree with christopher completely and wholeheart...i agree with christopher completely and wholeheartedly.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12962193580973468998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-46030026234986881202009-07-15T05:40:33.788-07:002009-07-15T05:40:33.788-07:00Measure things.
ie: use a voltmeter, calipers etc...Measure things.<br /><br />ie: use a voltmeter, calipers etc.Nick Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444460724815725069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-34753908080898871062009-07-15T01:13:38.355-07:002009-07-15T01:13:38.355-07:00I would add
19. use zip ties whenever possible.....I would add<br /><br />19. use zip ties whenever possible...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16091602167343422257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-22089545485749778432009-07-15T00:44:20.414-07:002009-07-15T00:44:20.414-07:00great list, but one detail would definitely help- ...great list, but one detail would definitely help- how do I get there from here? A link to a good resource for each entry would be appreciated. Yes I know I can google it.nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17778958558347850281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346076462232770681.post-48881969144557856482009-07-15T00:32:31.470-07:002009-07-15T00:32:31.470-07:00Steve's additions are great. This list can tot...Steve's additions are great. This list can totally be restructured by category - <br /><br />1. Know how to take things apart (desoldering, sawzall, drilling out fasteners)<br /><br />2. Know how to fasten things together (soldering, tape, glue, sewing, woodworking).<br /><br />3. Know how to find parts (salvage, cheap chinese crap, digikey, home depot).<br /><br />4. Know how to guesstimate the physics involved (v=ir, pv=nrt, f=ma).<br /><br />5. Know how things can fail, and compensate for them (cracked glue joints, overheating electronics, sheared bolts, cold solder joints)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com