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colin mac · 16th August 2009, 04:02 PM

It's probably off putting for anyone who doesn't use a PIC to post in the micro section with all those PIC threads.

***ElectroMaster*** · 16th August 2009, 04:07 PM

If we created a Pic subforum it would create a problem for mods as alot of people would just post in the main forum. That's why I think Pic should be left in the main forum.

be80be · 16th August 2009, 04:30 PM

What do you think your going to gain there not that many people
posting for Atmel microcontrollers or 8051 microcontrollers

If you have the whole world where would you put it.
Some times too much is a bad thing.

3v0 · 16th August 2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElectroMaster

If we created a Pic subforum it would create a problem for mods as alot of people would just post in the main forum. That's why I think Pic should be left in the main forum.

I am rather confused regarding your motivation.

There is always going to be the possibility of people posting in the wrong forum. More forums will require more moderation. If the goal is to reduce work then increasing the complexity of the forum structure is out of the question.

Proper organization of forums will help.

Maybe the key is to place all uC related forums at the same level including other or whatever. Use the main as place to hold locked sticky threads. (just thinking)

What advantage do you see in creating an AVR forum ?

3v0

***ElectroMaster*** · 16th August 2009, 04:55 PM

Good comments 3v0.

My aim is to create an environment that will allow the Micro Controllers to expand and evolve into a more user-friendly place which can handle larger groups - with as little trouble to the moderators as possible.

The benefits, well like Colin says, it's off-putting to come into a forum that is predominantly PIC related when you are interested in AVR.. But it's a great feeling to know the people posting in your forum has the same interests as you..

It's the same logic as why we don't just have one main forum for electronics..

PS: sorry it's really late, my writing is very poor atm! :]

srikanthsamaga · 17th August 2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

8051 series would probably be next, but almost exclusively from India and Pakistan where presumably they are still using very old equipment in the colleges?.

Its not about equipments.. It depends on college syllabus...
Many universities are still sticking to 8051...

Pommie · 17th August 2009, 01:50 PM

Well, the sub forums appear to be working.

Mike.

***ElectroMaster*** · 17th August 2009, 02:58 PM

I've now setup 2 sub-forums - as you will notice. AVR and 8051..

I've sorted through some threads and built it up a bit and it seems there is a lot of information about both. 8051 is much more popular than I thought.

We'll see how it goes. If you notice any problems please do let me know. Thank you all for you feedback.

**Nigel Goodwin** · 17th August 2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElectroMaster

I've now setup 2 sub-forums - as you will notice. AVR and 8051..

I've sorted through some threads and built it up a bit and it seems there is a lot of information about both. 8051 is much more popular than I thought.

We'll see how it goes. If you notice any problems please do let me know. Thank you all for you feedback.

Perhaps you should relabel it 8051/8951 - as we're still getting 8951 posts in the main forum.

VISN · 18th August 2009, 02:07 PM

Have a look at General microcontrollers - AVR forum, microprocessors, microcontrollers, programmable systems, Bascom, 8051, pic, arm

The users tag their posts, and it is automatically available in the sub forum. I think voluntary tagging would be a good idea eg [PCB] [toner] [picASM] [noobie] as meta tags would help filter posts you would find relevant.

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16th August 2009, 04:02 PM	#31
colin mac	It's probably off putting for anyone who doesn't use a PIC to post in the micro section with all those PIC threads.

16th August 2009, 04:07 PM	#32
*ElectroMaster*	If we created a Pic subforum it would create a problem for mods as alot of people would just post in the main forum. That's why I think Pic should be left in the main forum. __________________ ▌ Electro Tech Online Owner ▌ Need to contact me? Send me a Private Message. ▌ Verification Email didn't arrive? See this thread.

16th August 2009, 04:30 PM	#33
be80be	What do you think your going to gain there not that many people posting for Atmel microcontrollers or 8051 microcontrollers If you have the whole world where would you put it. Some times too much is a bad thing. __________________ Burt http://mybe80be.com http://stores.shop.ebay.com/mybe80be__W0QQ_armrsZ1

16th August 2009, 04:55 PM	#35
*ElectroMaster*	Good comments 3v0. My aim is to create an environment that will allow the Micro Controllers to expand and evolve into a more user-friendly place which can handle larger groups - with as little trouble to the moderators as possible. The benefits, well like Colin says, it's off-putting to come into a forum that is predominantly PIC related when you are interested in AVR.. But it's a great feeling to know the people posting in your forum has the same interests as you.. It's the same logic as why we don't just have one main forum for electronics.. PS: sorry it's really late, my writing is very poor atm! :] __________________ ▌ Electro Tech Online Owner ▌ Need to contact me? Send me a Private Message. ▌ Verification Email didn't arrive? See this thread. Last edited by ElectroMaster; 16th August 2009 at 04:58 PM.

17th August 2009, 01:50 PM	#37
Pommie	Well, the sub forums appear to be working. Mike.

17th August 2009, 02:58 PM	#38
*ElectroMaster*	I've now setup 2 sub-forums - as you will notice. AVR and 8051.. I've sorted through some threads and built it up a bit and it seems there is a lot of information about both. 8051 is much more popular than I thought. We'll see how it goes. If you notice any problems please do let me know. Thank you all for you feedback. __________________ ▌ Electro Tech Online Owner ▌ Need to contact me? Send me a Private Message. ▌ Verification Email didn't arrive? See this thread. Last edited by ElectroMaster; 17th August 2009 at 02:58 PM.

18th August 2009, 02:07 PM	#40
VISN	Have a look at General microcontrollers - AVR forum, microprocessors, microcontrollers, programmable systems, Bascom, 8051, pic, arm The users tag their posts, and it is automatically available in the sub forum. I think voluntary tagging would be a good idea eg [PCB] [toner] [picASM] [noobie] as meta tags would help filter posts you would find relevant.