POLL: Should we hold another competition ? - Electronic Circuits Projects Diagrams Free

3v0 · 21st September 2008, 09:03 AM

Electromaster has given me permission to handle the next competition which should prevent some of the delays we had last time.

If you vote yes in the poll feel free to make suggestions for new competitions.

3v0

ericgibbs · 21st September 2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3v0

Electromaster has given me permission to handle the next competition which should prevent some of the delays we had last time.

If you vote yes in the poll feel free to make suggestions for new competitions.

3v0

hi 3v0,
It was disappointing to see such a limited number of submissions input from the membership.

Is it possible that when we vote for if a competition should be held,
that the member states that he/she is going to submit a design or not.
The member dosnt have to prepublish details of his project.

If sufficient members say they are taking part then lets have a competition.

bananasiong · 21st September 2008, 10:11 AM

Yes, I think the competition should be held, with some changes on the rules. The 1st competition was a good try, let's learn from the failure.

Once the competition title/topic is set, user will have to register, whether or not participating the competition. There will be a registration due date. After the entry submission due date, if the registered user still have not had the entry sent in, punishment maybe

A little message under the user name such as "FAIL"

If the number of participants is too less (5 participants, 3 prizes, doesn't sound good), due date is to be extended or topic/title changed.

These are what I'm thinking.

Thanks

valve · 21st September 2008, 11:26 AM

Who are all polling for 'yes' should take part in the competition. Otherwise let them answer for the limited number of submissions if any, at last.

ericgibbs · 21st September 2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valve

Who are all polling for 'yes' should take part in the competition. Otherwise let them answer for the limited number of submissions if any, at last.

So you saying that only the members who take part in the competition can actually vote YES.?

3v0 · 21st September 2008, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valve

Who are all polling for 'yes' should take part in the competition. Otherwise let them answer for the limited number of submissions if any, at last.

I would like to hear from everyone who cares. Only vote NO if you think contests are a bad idea. Your answer is independant of if you would ever enter.

HarveyH42 · 21st September 2008, 01:59 PM

Why not set a minimal number of entries required, before judgment, then give X number of weeks there after for the cutoff. Allow participants more than one entry, sometimes the first effort is kind of a rush job, day or two later a much better idea comes a long. The participants never really stop thinking about the competition, until the prizes are awarded anyway. Maybe limit to two or three per person.

Might also try advertising on other sites to draw in some new members as well, but probably not a great idea until we get a least one to run smoothly.

And yes, it's true, I didn't participate in the last one, might not participate in the next one, or even at all. Kind of depends of what I'm currently working with, my spare time is sometimes very short (overtime at work), and the theme of the competition. The last one was a little tough to get into, transistors have been around a long time. I didn't want to submit something that's been done many times before.

3v0 · 21st September 2008, 02:10 PM

I have been thinking about using a prize pool where the winners could pick from anything in the pool. First place picks first and so on.

valve · 21st September 2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericgibbs

So you saying that only the members who take part in the competition can actually vote YES.?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3v0

Your answer is independant of if you would ever enter.

May be! Current poll is meaningless. Better poll will be 'who r all ready for competition?'. Else we will get a lot of 'yes' and when it come to reality, same as what happened to competition 1?

Pommie · 21st September 2008, 03:08 PM

I doubt I will ever enter one of these competitions as my electronic skills are lacking. Should you do a programming comp then I will be happy to participate

. However, I would add that I believe this is primarily an electronics site and the programming part is secondary and so the comps should be electronic based. I think the first comp had some teething problems but appeared to be reasonably supported. The thing that let it down was the lack of administration. If people are empowered to administer a new comp then I think it is worthwhile and should be encouraged.

Mike.

3v0 · 21st September 2008, 03:31 PM

The percentage of electronics that exist without some level of programming is shrinking. Programming contests of the embedded nature would not be out of line. There are some details maybe difficulties to be worked out but there always is.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pommie

...However, I would add that I believe this is primarily an electronics site and the programming part is secondary and so the comps should be electronic based...
Mike.

ericgibbs · 21st September 2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valve

May be! Current poll is meaningless. Better poll will be 'who r all ready for competition?'. Else we will get a lot of 'yes' and when it come to reality, same as what happened to competition 1?

hi valve,
A competition needs the support of members who feel they are a part of it and are commited to follow it thru to the judging.

If I cant vote for having a competition, why would I care to vote for the winners.

valve · 21st September 2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericgibbs

hi valve,
A competition needs the support of members who feel they are a part of it and are commited to follow it thru to the judging.

I agree with that. Sorry Eric, if I did hurt you..

.

ericgibbs · 21st September 2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valve

I agree with that. Sorry Eric, if I did hurt you..

.

hi valve,
You didnt hurt me in anyway, you have a right to express your opinion.

I was thinking of a way to explain the need for members to feel involved in the competition.

The best idea I came up with was to compare it with the way supporters of a football team add to the excitement and interest of the game.

Without the supporters and the watching crowd the football game wouldnt be the same.

jpanhalt · 21st September 2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pommie

I doubt I will ever enter one of these competitions as my electronic skills are lacking. Should you do a programming comp then I will be happy to participate

. However, I would add that I believe this is primarily an electronics site and the programming part is secondary and so the comps should be electronic based. I think the first comp had some teething problems but appeared to be reasonably supported. The thing that let it down was the lack of administration. If people are empowered to administer a new comp then I think it is worthwhile and should be encouraged.

Mike.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

I am relatively neutral with respect to another competition. I would probably not participate in one with material prizes (unless de minimus, like a kiss from audioguru

) or qualitive assessment. Keep it fun, but not silly.

Voting in the poll should not obligate one to participate, as we don't know anything about what the anticipated new competition will be.

John

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21st September 2008, 09:03 AM	#1
3v0	POLL: Should we hold another competition ? Electromaster has given me permission to handle the next competition which should prevent some of the delays we had last time. If you vote yes in the poll feel free to make suggestions for new competitions. 3v0 __________________ Please post questions to the forums. PM's are for personal communication. BCHS/3v0's Tutorials Junebug USB PIC programmer kit., USB Bit Whacker, The 15 Minute Printed Circuit Board! (+drill time) Last edited by 3v0; 21st September 2008 at 09:06 AM.

21st September 2008, 10:11 AM	#3
bananasiong	Yes, I think the competition should be held, with some changes on the rules. The 1st competition was a good try, let's learn from the failure. Once the competition title/topic is set, user will have to register, whether or not participating the competition. There will be a registration due date. After the entry submission due date, if the registered user still have not had the entry sent in, punishment maybe A little message under the user name such as "FAIL" If the number of participants is too less (5 participants, 3 prizes, doesn't sound good), due date is to be extended or topic/title changed. These are what I'm thinking. Thanks __________________ bananasiong

21st September 2008, 11:26 AM	#4
valve	Who are all polling for 'yes' should take part in the competition. Otherwise let them answer for the limited number of submissions if any, at last. __________________ Speaking from vacuum..

21st September 2008, 01:59 PM	#7
HarveyH42	Why not set a minimal number of entries required, before judgment, then give X number of weeks there after for the cutoff. Allow participants more than one entry, sometimes the first effort is kind of a rush job, day or two later a much better idea comes a long. The participants never really stop thinking about the competition, until the prizes are awarded anyway. Maybe limit to two or three per person. Might also try advertising on other sites to draw in some new members as well, but probably not a great idea until we get a least one to run smoothly. And yes, it's true, I didn't participate in the last one, might not participate in the next one, or even at all. Kind of depends of what I'm currently working with, my spare time is sometimes very short (overtime at work), and the theme of the competition. The last one was a little tough to get into, transistors have been around a long time. I didn't want to submit something that's been done many times before.

21st September 2008, 02:10 PM	#8
3v0	I have been thinking about using a prize pool where the winners could pick from anything in the pool. First place picks first and so on. __________________ Please post questions to the forums. PM's are for personal communication. BCHS/3v0's Tutorials Junebug USB PIC programmer kit., USB Bit Whacker, The 15 Minute Printed Circuit Board! (+drill time)

21st September 2008, 03:08 PM	#10
Pommie	I doubt I will ever enter one of these competitions as my electronic skills are lacking. Should you do a programming comp then I will be happy to participate. However, I would add that I believe this is primarily an electronics site and the programming part is secondary and so the comps should be electronic based. I think the first comp had some teething problems but appeared to be reasonably supported. The thing that let it down was the lack of administration. If people are empowered to administer a new comp then I think it is worthwhile and should be encouraged. Mike.