Re: Manuals.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "ballendo" <ballendo@...> wrote:

>
> Bill,
>
> Funny, we were just discussing docs again the other day...
>
> Yes, that's another reason for our approach. We don't want you in
> there "fixing" things...
> So our manual can focus on operation and unit-level troubleshooting.
> (I know I have groups like this--and the ones I've set up for our
> customers--to deal with "boundary" cases<G>)
>
> Perhaps others here "should" be offering Heathkit type manuals.
> We're looking at it more like a GM or TOYOTA "finished" product...
> Buy it, it works. If it stops working, try the things suggested in
> the manual. If that doesn't work, have it fixed by experts or get a
> replacement. Under warranty where applicable.
>
> I firmly believe there's still "enough" DIY in DIY-CNC even if your
> electronics come ready to just plug together!
>
> Ballendo
>
> P.S. It's not just old heathkit manuals... Lately I've been re-
> reading through a stack of old POPmechanics from mid to late 60's.
> Quite a difference in what was expected to be possible for
> the "popular mechanic" of that time. Things change...
>
>

"things change".....they must. I find it interesting that the person
that took me to task a year or two ago for suggesting that a member
posting about building their own motor driver would be better off
buying an assembled and tested unit from someplace like Gecko now
advocates not so MUCH DIY. Your argument at the time was that I
should not stifle the creative juices of the members and that we
should strive to do as much of the build ourselves as possible.

So how come all of a sudden I look around and you are standing on my
side of the fence?

Funny how the practical side of economics skews a thought process.

I have no problem with your flip and your entry into the merchant side
of the equation. There is plenty of demand and a lot of good
solutions out there that already exist. Come on in the water's fine!
I do hope you don't use every thread as an excuse to talk about your
products (sometimes called the FRED syndrome) and will continue to
help the new entrants into our interesting hobby with thoughful answers.


Tom Caudle
North Texas

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