February 14, 2006

We selected two generalized note-storage programs to review for this assignment in analyzing interaction models, StickyBrain and TopXNotes. StickyBrain (notes, diagram) was: Generally exploratory Space oriented (objects? tools? tasks?) Weak modality Generalized Novice users Lean forward (with some lean back) Context unaware TopXNotes (notes, diagram, alternate view) was: Somewhat directed Object oriented (less rich object) […]

Yesterday I created a set of helping hands for soldering from the fine guide on Instructables. The first version (1.0) came apart at the base crimp, so I’ve soldered that connection (v1.01). In general I think the issue is needing a smaller gage of ring lugs. The base is quite stable so the test will