Writer’s block is that dreaded condition where ideas cease to flow, and any work in process remains unfinished.
And no matter how hard one tries, inspiration is in short supply.
I have lately had the equivalent of writer’s block, as applied to electronic projects.
Previously, an idea would come, let’s say a yard weather station with an RF link, and I would immediately draw a block diagram, write down certain features and requirements, and start researching the blocks which I would not be familiar with. Order samples, play a little with them until I understand them. Then tie all the blocks to work together, usually with the aid of a microprocessor. And lastly, the oft-neglected part of the power supply.
Of course at every step of the way there are pitfalls, but conquering them is part of the learning process.
Lately, at least during this Covid pandemic, I would start a project and proceed as always, but when I find a stumbling block, my mind goes dry. No matter how hard I try, ideas are not forthcoming.
And of course, I could ask questions in this forum or others. The concern is that I cannot really articulate anymore what my problem is.
Has anyone suffered also from a dry spell? I have in the past, but not as long nor as deep. I ignore whether the emotional burden of the pandemic has drained me, or whether having hit 65 years of age finally means that I am in a mental decline.
And no matter how hard one tries, inspiration is in short supply.
I have lately had the equivalent of writer’s block, as applied to electronic projects.
Previously, an idea would come, let’s say a yard weather station with an RF link, and I would immediately draw a block diagram, write down certain features and requirements, and start researching the blocks which I would not be familiar with. Order samples, play a little with them until I understand them. Then tie all the blocks to work together, usually with the aid of a microprocessor. And lastly, the oft-neglected part of the power supply.
Of course at every step of the way there are pitfalls, but conquering them is part of the learning process.
Lately, at least during this Covid pandemic, I would start a project and proceed as always, but when I find a stumbling block, my mind goes dry. No matter how hard I try, ideas are not forthcoming.
And of course, I could ask questions in this forum or others. The concern is that I cannot really articulate anymore what my problem is.
Has anyone suffered also from a dry spell? I have in the past, but not as long nor as deep. I ignore whether the emotional burden of the pandemic has drained me, or whether having hit 65 years of age finally means that I am in a mental decline.