I think you'll come to find that aside from every-day components (caps, resistors, voltage regulators, etc), most of your projects will end up using *some* sort of specialized part.
Unless you are running a small business, you're wasting your time with any database.
My reccomendation - sure, combine caps, resistors, LEDs, etc, into either those 50-drawer wall-mount storage bins (for leaded), or 'bug' cases with the little flip-top lids (as mentioned above) for SMT parts.
Otherwise, organize specialized parts via 'project' boxes - keep all of the unique parts with the project. You'll remember "hey, I used a nice D/A converter on that retro-redbox", go to the box, dig out the original pkg, blamo, the part number you need to lookup specs.
Keep a small dry-erase board near your 'warehouse' to jot down part #'s as they become low - when you've accumulated enough parts to justify an order, they're all there in one place.
I'm a developer/Engineer for two biotech companies: one a small startup, with me being the only part-time employee. The other is a large DOD-backed institution. I can tell you that in the short time that I've been there, it has been a frustrating uphill battle to instill an Engineering/Developer mindset. While I firmly believe Scientists and Engineers seems to have a similar approach to work, it's interesting to see how passive the science-minded folks are towards hardware/software advancements. They are only concerned about how many protein cells it can accurately count, or whatever. There is no interest in what goes on 'behind the scenes', and consequently, what goes on to get there.
There are absolutely no Engineering controls in place at either Employer, and software development is as you said: made for the moment. Personally since I am the one-and-only, I find that I just have to do the best with what I have. I comment and doccument well, keep a code revision repository, and do my best(within reason) to make sure someone else can pick up where I left off.
It won't be my problem if/when the day comes I leave, but at least I'll be able to sleep at night.
You need:
Peanut butter(any works, grunchy is interesting)
two slices bread
Syrup
Marshmallow cream(opt).
Toast two slices bread. Immediatly spread PB on bread so it 'melts'. Toss on large plate with puddle of syrup and jug of milk! Marh.Cream is a tasty treat!
No doubt, same problem on my end of things. Oddly enough, advocation isn't really a bother to most people, just a small spurt of motivation that needs to be done on both parties.
Personally, I consider paranoia as interupting my life. Automatic encryption outbound is done automatic; if you communicate with telnet or the like frequently, toss SSH on 'er and be done with it.
Accordingly, those who don't adhere a little bit of TLC to their 'nets get 'caught with their pants down' as they say.
At least at my school(Penn. College of Tech.). I'm enrolled in the Electronic Engineering program and the only group-work we will see is near the ends of our educational career.(like 4 yrs from now!). The labs are excellant, but groupwork should be integrated more than it is.(nill).
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I think you'll come to find that aside from every-day components (caps, resistors, voltage regulators, etc), most of your projects will end up using *some* sort of specialized part.
Unless you are running a small business, you're wasting your time with any database.
My reccomendation - sure, combine caps, resistors, LEDs, etc, into either those 50-drawer wall-mount storage bins (for leaded), or 'bug' cases with the little flip-top lids (as mentioned above) for SMT parts.
Otherwise, organize specialized parts via 'project' boxes - keep all of the unique parts with the project. You'll remember "hey, I used a nice D/A converter on that retro-redbox", go to the box, dig out the original pkg, blamo, the part number you need to lookup specs.
Keep a small dry-erase board near your 'warehouse' to jot down part #'s as they become low - when you've accumulated enough parts to justify an order, they're all there in one place.
Hi OP,
I'm a developer/Engineer for two biotech companies: one a small startup, with me being the only part-time employee. The other is a large DOD-backed institution. I can tell you that in the short time that I've been there, it has been a frustrating uphill battle to instill an Engineering/Developer mindset. While I firmly believe Scientists and Engineers seems to have a similar approach to work, it's interesting to see how passive the science-minded folks are towards hardware/software advancements. They are only concerned about how many protein cells it can accurately count, or whatever. There is no interest in what goes on 'behind the scenes', and consequently, what goes on to get there.
There are absolutely no Engineering controls in place at either Employer, and software development is as you said: made for the moment. Personally since I am the one-and-only, I find that I just have to do the best with what I have. I comment and doccument well, keep a code revision repository, and do my best(within reason) to make sure someone else can pick up where I left off.
It won't be my problem if/when the day comes I leave, but at least I'll be able to sleep at night.
As I type this now, a car alarm is going off outside my apartment.
;-)
It has been on and off for the last half hour.
It's not the alarm, it's the idiot owner who isn't rushing to the alley that bothers me.
I suppose I feel the same about cell's. Pick it up people...
Ayn Rand anyone? For those who've read Atlas Shrugged I'm sure you can conjure something from the 'ole imagination.
If you haven't, I suggest reading it.
-Slip
You need:
Peanut butter(any works, grunchy is interesting)
two slices bread
Syrup
Marshmallow cream(opt).
Toast two slices bread. Immediatly spread PB on bread so it 'melts'. Toss on large plate with puddle of syrup and jug of milk! Marh.Cream is a tasty treat!
-Jamie
No doubt, same problem on my end of things. Oddly enough, advocation isn't really a bother to most people, just a small spurt of motivation that needs to be done on both parties.
Personally, I consider paranoia as interupting my life. Automatic encryption outbound is done automatic; if you communicate with telnet or the like frequently, toss SSH on 'er and be done with it.
Accordingly, those who don't adhere a little bit of TLC to their 'nets get 'caught with their pants down' as they say.
Regards,
-Slipnfall
At least at my school(Penn. College of Tech.). I'm enrolled in the Electronic Engineering program and the only group-work we will see is near the ends of our educational career.(like 4 yrs from now!). The labs are excellant, but groupwork should be integrated more than it is.(nill).
Regards,
-Jamie