This was a fun read. Thanks for sharing your story. Love to see those who go out of the way to set themselves apart because it's who they are at their core. I'm sure whether you got accepted or not wouldn't change a thing on whether you'd try something similar again.
When (if) you retire and return to NZ, Dan, Predator Free NZ could probably use your skills for smart (species-recognising) cameras and self-resetting stoat and rat traps across our national parks.
Perfect summary ".. there is still value to be found in creating things that serve humanity in the real world; our humblest three dimensions."
Great read and echoes my conversion from web software to wholistic-product (which includes hardware).
Congratulations! So great when your job is in full harmony with your inner motivation!
I love that they requested a you come up with a creative way to apply.
This was a fun read. Thanks for sharing your story. Love to see those who go out of the way to set themselves apart because it's who they are at their core. I'm sure whether you got accepted or not wouldn't change a thing on whether you'd try something similar again.
is this done by fusion 360?
Great post, awesome idea and implementation! Is is nice to hear about someone who recognized what they wanted work-wise and went out and found it (-:
When (if) you retire and return to NZ, Dan, Predator Free NZ could probably use your skills for smart (species-recognising) cameras and self-resetting stoat and rat traps across our national parks.
I'd love to help where I can!
Fun read and great reference to Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
I highly recommend reading Lila, by Pirsig too!
Funny you see the 3D model then the actual thing and it's big
The Whittaker's chocolate was for scale