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I've been a software engineer for 40+ years now. I still remember the one time I wrote firmware for a cable-driven robot hand. It's such a rush to type a comman
by dtgriscom 2y ago
I've been a software engineer for 40+ years now. I still remember the one time I wrote firmware for a cable-driven robot hand. It's such a rush to type a command on a keyboard, and something on the bench next to you goes "wrrrrp!".
- xcf_seetan 2y agoThis. I remember in the 90's working on a software to control a plastic molding machine that made plastic cups, and hit enter and feel the power of a pneumatic system pushing up the platform where i was standing.
- FpUser 2y agoSame here. I wrote my first robot in the 80s. Well it was actually scientific device for my main job. Among various sensors it had moving parts controlled by solenoids and stepper motors. Same sense of excitement when the thing worked.
- robertleoj 2y agoRight? I'm thoroughly enjoying that rush :D