This is cool WAS: Pretty quiet around here lately

[J. Larry Hendry]

I have to echo what JGW says here with a twist.  I am relatively new to the
synth-diy list compared to many of you veterans.  And, I do not have the EE
degree to strike out completely on my own from scratch.  However, I am
interested in re-building my electronics skills (learned back in the 70s)
and building a modular synth.  Both sides of the house have been helpful to
me here.  For one, I have received a lot of good and free advice from many
list members.  And for that, I say thanks.  But, that alone would not have
been enough to get me started.  While I have been here I have seen the
startup of MOTM and resurgence in Blacet and others.  I have learned
greatly from building Paul's and John's kits and actually have something
that works well as I explore my DIY modules. I now have one DIY module
complete and several in the works. So, I think there is room for a little
"my stuff is for sale" when it comes from the true love of synths and
desire to share.  Both Paul and John include full schematics.  And, Paul's
"theory of operation write ups have been great learning tools for me.  I am
certain that JGW is correct that more lucrative endeavors are out there. 
If not for the labor of love associated with synth building, I can't
imagine why anyone would try to sell to a bunch of DIYers. <grin> Civility
is indeed IN on this list more than any other I have been on.  And JGW and
RS both hit the nail on the head about the sharing of inspiration.

Larry (just glad to be here) Hendry


> From: J.G. Wong <adaaxs at erols.com>
> 
> I think it is the best ever for DIY. far eclipsing the (Electronotes)
> ENS- 1 days.  Boards, parts and kits are available at reasonable prices.
>  Schematics, designs and help are shared freely. Enthusiasts exist and
> are engaged at all levels.  Snobbery is out, civility is in. The list
> managers are cool.  Things are pretty Ok (to quote a 5 year old buddy).
> 
> I think the thing that sticks out like a sore thumb is that all of these
> people selling stuff are sharing their inspiration.  I'm certain that is
> not as lucrative as the side work that they could take.  
> 
> I am going to enjoy this, this is cool.
> 
> René Schmitz wrote:
> > 
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > I hope that there will be still room here for free expression of
> > new ideas, without us becoming competitors. Without the fear
> > that someone else gains profit out of it.
> > 
> > We should not forget that many of these new products are based
> > on the efforts of others who had been so kind to share it.
> > 
> > Bye,
> >  René (Who doesn't want this place turn into
"synth-my-stuff-on-sale-now")