User:Daprigoo

about me
David Price - I used to work full time as a product systems architect on large scale, fault tolerant telecoms systems mostly in mobile wireless area. Now I spend my time learning and doing stuff I want to do rather than have to do.

skills
Aiming to develop new skills in hardware, electronics and software. So far;
 * soldering: Intermediate - several TVRR electronics, RAMPS, Arduico shields and a Folknology ATX PSU breakout and PiBot, all THP
 * OpenSCAD and SketchUp: BEGINNER - some initial simple models

interests

 * learn to use laser cutter
 * learn to use mill, lathe and other metal and plastic working tools and techniques
 * learn basic digital and interfacing electronics

projects
3D printing - member of the TVRRUG, builder and operator of a Round 2 Prusa build project. Machine undergoes continual imporvement and refinement and now exploring alternative electronics packages. I am currently involved in some projects with schools and pupils to help them build their own printers and learn to use them.

Open Source Microscope - collaborating on a project to build the Cambridge open source lab microscope which involves 3D printing, Raspberry Pi for imaging and Arduino for control.