Statement of intent
Version 1 (Matt Maier, 08/16/2014 03:04 pm)
| 1 | 1 | Matt Maier | This is supposed to be a general guide. |
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| 2 | 1 | Matt Maier | * focus on the math, science and engineering that is common in all cases |
| 3 | 1 | Matt Maier | * avoid diving into the specific ways each individual tool handles things |
| 4 | 1 | Matt Maier | * make as few assumptions as possible and clearly document them |
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| 6 | 1 | Matt Maier | Focusing on the general topic will increase value in the following ways: |
| 7 | 1 | Matt Maier | * open source developers tend to start from scratch in at least one area; this will help them solve their unique problems |
| 8 | 1 | Matt Maier | * open source users are often left to puzzle through incomplete documentation; this will help them fill in the holes |
| 9 | 1 | Matt Maier | * everyone who uses 3D printing will benefit from a common core; this will help them leverage 3D printing's strengths while avoiding its weaknesses |
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| 11 | 1 | Matt Maier | Explain things visually |
| 12 | 1 | Matt Maier | * a proper illustration needs little (or no) explanation |
| 13 | 1 | Matt Maier | * pictures avoid using different words for the same thing |
| 14 | 1 | Matt Maier | * diagrams usually don't require any translation |
| 15 | 1 | Matt Maier | * it's easier to compare what you see on the screen to what you hold in your hand |
| 16 | 1 | Matt Maier | * pictures can be shared and "groked":http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grok more easily |