A reminder for all Forum Users

[roycarlson]

I found Melanie's post right on target. Having moved over from learning to us Parallax Basic Stamp chips to Pic Chips - I found the forum very discouraging and not as friendly toward a new user.

I posted a questions seeking help to develop or learn from existing code to work a 4 module 5x7 LED Matrix Display I built from a kit and the replys seemed to beat me up for not starting from scratch and learning to light single LEDs first.

Since moving to PBasic Pro and PIC chips I have not found the NEW USER friendliness that was standard practice throughout Parallax's website, forums, and customer service. Even calling MicroChip for help on which programmer to buy was a nightmare.

I guess I will have to either start all over with learning or dump the several hundred dollars I have spent to get STARTED in PIC Chips for my hobby.

I have to say I am sorry for th negative post but my experience has not been encouraging.

Roy Carlson

PS - By the way - How do I pull, delete or edit my original post?

[mackrackit]

roycarlson,

I read the thread you are referring to. What part did you find negative?

So you have built a "kit" and have used a couple of other products. Now you want to learn PicBasic. GREAT!

I really do not see the problem when someone directs you to learn the basics first. Everyone here had to start with the basics.

When I start a new project, does not matter if I am using an old stand by chip or one that I have not used before, I ALWAYS start with "blinky" to make sure things are working correctly.

When I started with PBP, my wife complained that I spent a lot of money just to blink LEDs. but that is how you start.

If you want to learn, this forum is the place.

[Archangel]

I found Melanie's post right on target. Having moved over from learning to us Parallax Basic Stamp chips to Pic Chips - I found the forum very discouraging and not as friendly toward a new user.

Ahem . . . They (Parallax) are trying to sell something to you, Yes?
Here, nobody is selling you anything, not even false sincerity. We are a bit like a family, sometimes someone is grouchy, sometimes they are pushy, some are a little like that strange uncle everyone has, but for the most part all are willing to help if they can. Here is where I have come to learn to code, I give back when I can, and often I try and fail. I have upset people and made people happy, just like in any family, and just like in every family there are people who command more respect than others and those who are struggling to achieve that status, Without a doubt Melanie, Darrel, and Bruce are there ( Very highly respected ) there are others, who I will not mention because they are so many ,although I mean them no disrespect, If you hang around long enough you will discover who they are. Anyway welcome to the family, pull up a chair, whip out the Manual, and have a good time.

[nomad]

some are a little like that strange uncle everyone has

You talking about me again? :P

[Ioannis]

Well, I am uncle. But nobody told me if I am strange... Am I??

Ioannis