DRAGONFLY'S NOOB BUILDER CONTEST !

Dragonfly · February 10, 2008, 12:49:13 PM

OK...heres the deal...

I'm going to GIVE AWAY a multimeter...its not a top quality one, but its a very good "starter" MM. It will measure transistor HFE, ohms, voltage, etc, etc. If I'm in a very good mood, I might even throw in a "parts pack" assortment !

This contest is for BEGINNERS ONLY ! I know some more seasoned guys will be tempted, but I want to encourage new people to enjoy this hobby, so for that reason, only beginners please. Also, since I'm paying for this out of my own pocket, US members only. I hate having to do that, but shipping within the USA is cheaper, and I'm not a rich man (quite the opposite...).

Here's how to win it....

1) You must have completed the "BEGINNERS PROJECT" successfully, and post
a picture of your completed build in this thread. <---HEY YOU ...CLICK HERE !

2) You must post the formula for Ohms Law in the linked thread !

3) You must type out a good, but clean joke and post it in the linked thread !

I will choose from the first 5 entries...so post a picture, a joke, and ohms law...the joke had better be good !

joegagan · February 10, 2008, 01:41:12 PM

i will throw in a grab bag of caps and resistors + 10 omeg 100k pots into the prize.

Dragonfly · February 10, 2008, 02:05:01 PM

Quote from: joegagan on February 10, 2008, 01:41:12 PM
i will throw in a grab bag of caps and resistors + 10 omeg 100k pots into the prize.

YEAH ! Thats what I'm talking about !

mountainking · February 10, 2008, 02:51:36 PM

Excellent idea! I'll put together a bag of useful goods as well to throw into the prize pot. I'll check around tonight when I get home and get back to you guys.

Dragonfly · February 10, 2008, 03:02:02 PM

This could turn out to be a really cool contest...thanks guys !

12milluz · February 10, 2008, 03:26:53 PM

Dang it! Now I wish I didn't get into this until now.

But really guys, this is great! I hope this will give some more people that little boost (pun intended) to join us in this hobby! I'm sorry I don't have anything to give out.

Dragonfly · February 10, 2008, 03:30:37 PM

Quote from: 12milluz on February 10, 2008, 03:26:53 PM
Dang it! Now I wish I didn't get into this until now.

But really guys, this is great! I hope this will give some more people that little boost (pun intended) to join us in this hobby!

Thats what I'm hoping as well.

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I'm sorry I don't have anything to give out.

Not true. You can give experience and help to guys starting out. Thats AT LEAST as valuable than a few parts and a DMM IMO...

earthtonesaudio · February 10, 2008, 03:44:10 PM

So what are the qualifications for "beginner?"

By the way, is that meter from Harbor Freight?

Dragonfly · February 10, 2008, 03:55:24 PM

Quote from: earthtonesaudio on February 10, 2008, 03:44:10 PM
So what are the qualifications for "beginner?"

By the way, is that meter from Harbor Freight?

"beginners" have done the beginner project ...maybe one other project...but not substantial projects...usually they'll have low post counts as well...

and yep...i buy one every time im @ harbour freight and give them out to friends or beginners in the hobby...i have 5 or 6 of them still...

Dragonfly · February 10, 2008, 07:03:16 PM

Due to overwhelming response by people willing to "chip in" on prizes, I'm wondering if maybe we should award a Grand Prize and 4 Runner Up Prizes to the 5 contestants...what do you guys think ?

zachomega · February 10, 2008, 07:15:18 PM

I do the same thing everytime I order from futurlec.com. I have 2 or 3 meters I've never used yet...Everytime I order, I seem to get a different model meter too. It is kind of fun. For a 6$ meter, it has outlasted any of my expectations.

-Zach

Quote from: Dragonfly on February 10, 2008, 03:55:24 PM
Quote from: earthtonesaudio on February 10, 2008, 03:44:10 PM
So what are the qualifications for "beginner?"

By the way, is that meter from Harbor Freight?

"beginners" have done the beginner project ...maybe one other project...but not substantial projects...usually they'll have low post counts as well...

and yep...i buy one every time im @ harbour freight and give them out to friends or beginners in the hobby...i have 5 or 6 of them still...

The French connection · February 10, 2008, 07:17:01 PM

Quote from: Dragonfly on February 10, 2008, 03:55:24 PM
Quote from: earthtonesaudio on February 10, 2008, 03:44:10 PM
So what are the qualifications for "beginner?"

By the way, is that meter from Harbor Freight?

"beginners" have done the beginner project ...maybe one other project...but not substantial projects...usually they'll have low post counts as well...

and yep...i buy one every time im @ harbour freight and give them out to friends or beginners in the hobby...i have 5 or 6 of them still...

Hi! I've done a GGG phaser ( http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=36392.msg513839#msg513839 ) as first try and i'm working on my first tube screamer with rotary switch clipper mod with the PCB from GGG. I've a few post here and i think i'm a beginner...Ho i've done a PEEP expression pedal from Devi Ever also but that was'nt that hard...

. Is this contest just for real American only

or a Québecois from Canada can apply?

Thank's and great contest!

Dan

Dragonfly · February 10, 2008, 07:23:44 PM

Quote from: The French connection on February 10, 2008, 07:17:01 PM
Quote from: Dragonfly on February 10, 2008, 03:55:24 PM
Quote from: earthtonesaudio on February 10, 2008, 03:44:10 PM
So what are the qualifications for "beginner?"

By the way, is that meter from Harbor Freight?

"beginners" have done the beginner project ...maybe one other project...but not substantial projects...usually they'll have low post counts as well...

and yep...i buy one every time im @ harbour freight and give them out to friends or beginners in the hobby...i have 5 or 6 of them still...

Hi! I've done a GGG phaser ( http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=36392.msg513839#msg513839 ) as first try and i'm working on my first tube screamer with rotary switch clipper mod with the PCB from GGG. I've a few post here and i think i'm a beginner...Ho i've done a PEEP expression pedal from Devi Ever also but that was'nt that hard... . Is this contest just for real American only or a Québecois from Canada can apply?

Thank's and great contest!

Dan

If the other "prizegivers" are willing to ship worldwide, Then we can open up the contest a bit. I'll leave it up to Joe, Mountainking, and DryRoast...I'm willing to open up the contest to worldwide members...

The original plan was to make a small contest that encouraged people to continue with this hobby, and the "giving spirit" of other members here has made this contest FAR exceed my expectations....

Now we just need some entires !

Dan...you'll need to complete the beginners project to enter.

mountainking · February 10, 2008, 08:10:36 PM

OK, so I can throw in a handful of transistors(bjt, jfet and mosfet), diodes/leds, a couple ics and probably a few other things.

Alan

Dragonfly · February 10, 2008, 08:27:03 PM

Quote from: mountainking on February 10, 2008, 08:10:36 PM
OK, so I can throw in a handful of transistors(bjt, jfet and mosfet), diodes/leds, a couple ics and probably a few other things.

Alan

MK...
do you think we should send all the prizes to one central place and ship from there, or should we just ship individually ?
I wonder if Aron would like to help coordinate ?

mountainking · February 10, 2008, 08:38:57 PM

Quote from: Dragonfly on February 10, 2008, 08:27:03 PM
Quote from: mountainking on February 10, 2008, 08:10:36 PM
OK, so I can throw in a handful of transistors(bjt, jfet and mosfet), diodes/leds, a couple ics and probably a few other things.

Alan

MK...
do you think we should send all the prizes to one central place and ship from there, or should we just ship individually ?
I wonder if Aron would like to help coordinate ?

Yeah, I was wondering that myself. I guess I'm thinking that shipping them from one central place would be best.

Dragonfly · February 10, 2008, 08:50:04 PM

Quote from: mountainking on February 10, 2008, 08:38:57 PM
Quote from: Dragonfly on February 10, 2008, 08:27:03 PM
Quote from: mountainking on February 10, 2008, 08:10:36 PM
OK, so I can throw in a handful of transistors(bjt, jfet and mosfet), diodes/leds, a couple ics and probably a few other things.

Alan

MK...
do you think we should send all the prizes to one central place and ship from there, or should we just ship individually ?
I wonder if Aron would like to help coordinate ?

Yeah, I was wondering that myself. I guess I'm thinking that shipping them from one central place would be best.

I PM'd Aron to find out what his thoughts on this are...

BaLaClavaAa · February 10, 2008, 09:11:07 PM

Parts are in the mail

ambulancevoice · February 10, 2008, 09:38:31 PM

ive added an entry

Dragonfly · February 10, 2008, 09:47:28 PM

Quote from: ambulancevoice on February 10, 2008, 09:38:31 PM
ive added an entry

Great looking build...BUT...Rule #1 is that it must be the Beginners Project (Gus' NPN Boost)... so get going !

BTW...I know you live way away from an electronics store...if you are short a few parts for the NPN Boost, PM me and I'll send them out to you...

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