From 371e8603c78e48aeb5e125b2d584c40ab351e556 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: James Pace Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2024 00:21:23 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Cut out alot of the manifesto. --- about.qmd | 39 +++------------------------------------ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 36 deletions(-) diff --git a/about.qmd b/about.qmd index b497083..6f68d84 100644 --- a/about.qmd +++ b/about.qmd @@ -3,45 +3,12 @@ title: "About" toc: false --- -Howl121 provides data focused reviews related to low cost robotics and drones. +Howl121 focuses on providing How Tos and Reviews that are technical in nature and of interest +to individuals working with Open Source or low cost robotics. -## Problem - -### For Hardware - -When we're picking out components to build a new robot, we need to understand the -performance of those components so we can make sure they fit our needs. - -Professional grade equipment provides all of the information we need in datasheets, -but professional grade equipment is commonly too expensive for student projects, DIYers, -or individuals building small one off prototypes - -These individuals rely on much cheaper components which sometimes don't provide any specs, -and when the specs are provided, are of questionable trustworthiness. -This makes it hard to do actual design work before we have to make a purchase. - -### For software - -A lot of reviews of new software related to robotics and Open Source are based on the reviewer -reading the initial announcement from the producer and then going through the initial tutorial -provided in the software's documentation. - -While reviews from this little of information can be useful, it's not enough to make good -engineering decsions from. - -## The Solution - -Howl121 performs reviews of both hardware and software related to low cost robotics and drones, -with a focus on providing and collecting useful data to allow for data driven engineering -decisions. - -For every component we review, we commit to providing information on the methodologies -we used to collect the information we're presenting with enough detail -that you can draw your own conclusions on the validity of the data we're presenting. ## Want to work with us? -We're very open on suggestions on what components to review or what additional -information people on interested in for a component. +We're very open on suggestions on thing to review or how tos that people are interested in. Feel free to contact James at james@how121.com with suggestions or any other inquiries. \ No newline at end of file