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Posted: 05:12pm 24 Sep 2015

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Just so you know i requested 'Gizmo' to change my username into MicroBlocks tobetter reflect what i am doing. :)

I hope that my MicroBlocks concept will be a little bit more than a hobby and this name change will give people also the background of where it came from and hopefully more members.

Microblocks. Build with logic.

WhiteWizzard
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Posted: 08:13pm 24 Sep 2015

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I love the 'MicroBlocks' name - great choice there Jean!

TZA to MB

Hoping it is a big success for you; and that the MicroBlocks extend much further than just for use by Hobbyists.
If there is any way I can help support them then let me know.

The very best of luck to you and to your 'MicroBlocks' . . .

WW

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Posted: 08:25pm 24 Sep 2015

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MicroBlocks said Just so you know i requested 'Gizmo' to change my username into MicroBlocks tobetter reflect what i am doing. :)

It also brings you Avatar into perspective, I never noticed the connection before but now it stands out as a very striking Logo that could only mean MicroBlocks.
Very clever artwork.

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Posted: 09:38pm 24 Sep 2015

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Hi Jean!

Congratulations to the new identity.

Just at the moment when I deciphered your old name.

(TZ = Time Zone?)

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MicroBlocks

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Posted: 06:40am 25 Sep 2015

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Thanks guys.

Yes TZ stands for timezone. As i live in Thailand the TimeZone difference gave me an advantage because i could do server maintenance in Europe when they were asleep.
And i did not have to work on crazy night hours.

As more and more moves to the cloud this work gets less and less.
So finally more time for my real passion.

The MicroBlocks name was one of those names that seems so easy to imagine. But it was the last one i thought of. It did 'stick' right away though as it describes perfectly what i want to do.

The MB logo was a contest on Freelancer. This one made by an Italian designer who just tried out Freelancer for a while. I got lucky as this one was exactly what i hoped for.

Thanks for the best wishes.
I will make MicroBlocks the best there is.

Microblocks. Build with logic.

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Posted: 07:48am 25 Sep 2015

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MicroBlocks said I will make MicroBlocks the best there is.

The best until NanoBlocks come out

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Posted: 07:51am 25 Sep 2015

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kiiid said The best until NanoBlocks come out

Ok, who is it that told you 'smaller is better'?

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Posted: 08:07am 25 Sep 2015

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Who says that I am interested in this at all?

Just stated out the possibility, and based on historical facts, people tend to go that direction in general.

http://rittle.org

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Posted: 11:24am 25 Sep 2015

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I'll block that domain name first. :)

Just kiiidding.

Microblocks. Build with logic.

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Posted: 02:33pm 26 Sep 2015

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Don't get too big - Megabloks is taken. ;-)

Visit Vegipete's *Mite Library for cool programs.

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Posted: 10:17pm 29 Sep 2015

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Good luck MicroBlocks !
Although I have to say, I am about to give up on this BBS, it seems to have
become interested in MM-only, a pity.

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Posted: 11:01pm 29 Sep 2015

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chronic said . . . I am about to give up on this BBS, it seems to have
become interested in MM-only, a pity.

Glenn,

As a suggestion, and taking onboard what chronic has mentioned, is it not worth creating a dedicated 'MicroMite' topic on TBS so that it doesn't 'swamp' the 'Microcontrollers and PC projects' section?

WW

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Posted: 11:26pm 29 Sep 2015

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chronic said Good luck MicroBlocks !
Although I have to say, I am about to give up on this BBS, it seems to have
become interested in MM-only, a pity.

It just seems that the MM is the most popular on this forum at the moment.
I am sure there are members who can help with any non-MM posts anyone puts up, so by all means......

Smoke makes things work. When the smoke gets out, it stops!

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Posted: 11:47pm 29 Sep 2015

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I may be starting a GCBasic thread when the new release comes out, it is getting very sophisticated now for anyone programming the smaller PIC's or AVR's.

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Chris

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Chris, I agree, GCBasic is really getting quite powerful. I use it when I need a smaller pic and am very impressed at how well it works. Can't wait for the next release.

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Posted: 12:39am 30 Sep 2015

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viscomjim said Chris, I agree, GCBasic is really getting quite powerful. I use it when I need a smaller pic and am very impressed at how well it works. Can't wait for the next release.

Target release day is Saturday, but I think early next week is more realistic :)
155 changes, additions and bug fixes since march are tested and included.

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Posted: 12:58am 30 Sep 2015

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chronic said Good luck MicroBlocks !
Although I have to say, I am about to give up on this BBS, it seems to have
become interested in MM-only, a pity.

Thanks Chronic!

True it is a bit MM heavy lately, but it went through some incredible changes recently so i can understand and share the enthusiasm.

With MicroBlocks i specifically want to aim at prototyping and learning.
Also 'smart' blocks will have an mcu with goal specific code that will probably be quit interesting.

MM is so easy to use that i often try things out with it first before writing some code in C. Especially I2C chips are so much easier to figure out with an interpreter. Instant feedback. Then once figured out it is much easier to transfer to a tiny PIC.

I hope to contribute some interesting stuff in the near future. I have a great prototyping kit/system that i am working on that will change the way you prototype for ever. :)
I am struggling with getting the manufacturing steps figured out, because without that in place i can not proceed.

I plan to document how my 'blocks' take shape here on the forum, hoping to give something back and also receive constructive criticism, because that is what this forum is very good for.

Microblocks. Build with logic.

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