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> That's not a reason to not be open about it! We're talking past each other. Openness in methods has been around in the physical and biological sciences for
by OldGuyInTheClub 7y ago
> That's not a reason to not be open about it!
We're talking past each other. Openness in methods has been around in the physical and biological sciences for a very long time.
> Well if bills of materials are available for your components themselves then you don't need to break them down yourself.
Reverse engineering a piece of purchased equipment to publish its BoM now becomes a required part of scientific publication? Or, expecting a manufacturer to provide it and authorize it for general release? I don't think that's realistic.
- chrisseaton 7y ago> We're talking past each other. Openness in methods has been around in the physical and biological sciences for a very long time. You're listing a lot of reasons why you think it's not worth it! > Reverse engineering a piece of purchased equipment to publish its BoM now becomes a required part of scientific publication? No, you mis-read me. I said if it's an existing piece of equipment just say you used that piece of equipment.