I know there are a lot of clubs that deal with various things like HAM radio and Linux (being the closest related clubs I could think of to electronics - next to IEEE). I am wondering if anyone here is involved with a local electronics club and if so, where are you located (general area), how many people usually attend (and age range would be interesting) and what you do.
I was wondering if people in general have any interest in this stuff and if they found out what was possible and how relatively easy it was (depending upon what is being done..) if more people would be interested in attending a club like this.
With all the E-waste, it should be easier than ever to teach electronics I would think, at least the general understanding of how everyday items work and interact with each other.
With all that is available on the internet with regards to databases/knowledge of "parts/components", 3D printing and import ability, it seems that making projects would be fairly accessible and not too difficult nor expensive - and most of all exciting!!
I'd like to get an idea if people here would join a local club were one available (some people will do internet stuff but not local stuff it seems). Activites would cover: library of projects (builds and dissections - pictures, videos & text), repairing & troubleshooting things, brainstorm & build new or custom items, help those new to electronics learn about it & guide them as best as possible, help other members find items they need (scrapping old stuff, or finding stuff - noitify members).. Other suggestions would be appreciated.
I was wondering if people in general have any interest in this stuff and if they found out what was possible and how relatively easy it was (depending upon what is being done..) if more people would be interested in attending a club like this.
With all the E-waste, it should be easier than ever to teach electronics I would think, at least the general understanding of how everyday items work and interact with each other.
With all that is available on the internet with regards to databases/knowledge of "parts/components", 3D printing and import ability, it seems that making projects would be fairly accessible and not too difficult nor expensive - and most of all exciting!!
I'd like to get an idea if people here would join a local club were one available (some people will do internet stuff but not local stuff it seems). Activites would cover: library of projects (builds and dissections - pictures, videos & text), repairing & troubleshooting things, brainstorm & build new or custom items, help those new to electronics learn about it & guide them as best as possible, help other members find items they need (scrapping old stuff, or finding stuff - noitify members).. Other suggestions would be appreciated.