Hi, Ric,
I imagine that I am like many... Fleeing the OEM site, because of continuous, long-term site issues. So, I am very pleased that you have made a home for us. Thank you for your efforts to make it happen and to keep it running. I know it requires a lot of you and I/we appreciate it.
Two questions...
1) I am not seeing what I think is a separate sub-group for coding. Am I missing it, or do I just post under the PIC I am using?
2) You suggest that we support MicroForum. Would you rather we post there, so that you can eventually retire this site? Or, do the two sites really have different missions? MicroForum seems to be for more brands other than just Microchip MCUs, but maybe I interpret that incorrectly?
Suggestion for Sub-Group:
I am a hobbyist, self-taught and still learning... Circuit Design, KiCad (for ordering PCBs,) Microchip MCUs, C code and serious soldering... A lot of major learning curves to attempt at once. And, that leaves a lot of holes in my skill sets.
What I would really prefer is to stick with circuit design through DIY manufacturing and to leave the coding to someone else. All said to say, I need a project partner... Someone who likes coding over manufacturing.
So, I suggest a sub-group that is solely aimed at connecting people with different skills that are interested in working on the same projects. Maybe the users must first fill out an interest, skills, resources and availability page, before being included. And, something about the person's commitment level... Yeah, life happens, but folks aught to see through what they commit to... Anyway, there's the idea... I think a partnership conduit is a glaring deficiency in the DIY/MCU community...
You have helped me, before, over at the OEM forum. Saved my bacon...<g> I really like your approach in helping folks. You are quiet kind.
That's it. I look forward to seeing you on the forum.
t1d