Re: Computer programmers' habits in electronics


Ignoramus10397 wrote:
> A newbie question...
>
> As a computer programmer, I am used to programming without drawing
> "design diagrams", "flow charts" and other bull***. I just start
> coding and try to make sure that I have some working prototype most of
> the time, and that I do things nicely. Usually things work out okay
> and programs do their job quietly, as intended.
>
> Not doing too much "design" also helps when the purpose of the program
> is not quite known from the beginning, as it usually happens.
>
> I find it very difficult to change this mindset and do any sort of
> diagram drawings or some such when it comes to electrics or
> electronics. For example, I put together a pretty intricate phase
> converter in the last month, for instance, with two motors, some turn
> on logic, blah blah. That seemed to work.
>
> What I am worried about is that if I try to do something involving more
> than say 20 wires, I would run into a wall and that electronics is not
> the same as computer programming.
>
> So, I am curious if anyone can relate and tell me either just how
> mandatory drawing is, and how to get accustomed to it, or how they
> make things without detailed plans.
>
> i


Are you employed, or still a student?

This might work if you're still a student, and your projects aren't too
complex. The story might be different if you're a contractor hired by
a client to design a complex piece of software...

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