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ssjwizard · 04-26-12, 12:52 AM

So Ive been thinking about ways to help make OCF better. Ive noticed that there are alot of programmers in our community. One of the least viewed sections is programming tips and tricks which is fine, I mean this is not a programming forum, but I had an idea for another sub forum that could go under software that might boost viewership. I was thinking a "User created software/applications" sub forum could be really nice thing for some of us. One big example I can think of is core temp. How many times have you recommended it to someone? Wouldn't it be great if you could direct them to someplace on the forum to download it, and get answers about how to install/read it?

It would be nice for some of us independents / novices to have a spot to feature our software to others on the forum and provide support without having to maintain a forum on our own sites. Another example of a site doing this is OCN with their Artisan section. Admittedly they are on a totally different level with that than I think our community would want, but still the point is that user created content/products can bring new viewership to the site while also providing resources to the developers.

Would you enjoy having a place to show off your latest app, interface, game, or other digital creation? I dont just mean production grade stuff either. For a novice software designer just putting something simple to peer review can help you learn a lot about interface design. Well I know I'm crazy but Id like to hear what you other members think.

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nooster · 04-26-12, 02:41 AM

I think that is a great idea. Even for our own benifet if there is a post with links to he most used oc software ie core, temp, cpuz, prime etc (forgive me if there is already such sticky here). It would also be a great place to be able to "sandbox" test Apps within our community.

My only fear with doing this is that the "oh no keylogrz gots ma keys" and virus posts by some.

I still think this is a great idea, just will be hard to moderate ect

mbentley · 04-26-12, 06:10 AM

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ssjwizard · 04-26-12, 10:07 AM

Thanks!!

Seebs · 04-26-12, 01:55 PM

I've always liked programming; never really took a class on any language, but I've taught myself the basics of a few of them. I'd use a place as this as a "knowledge" repository where I can come and learn what I need to learn in order to do all those projects I have in my head, but can't get out of there because I don't know the language to do them.

Bobnova · 04-26-12, 03:39 PM

If the definition includes Arduino programs, I would definitely use such a place.

Seebs · 04-26-12, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobnova

If the definition includes Arduino programs, I would definitely use such a place.

This... And that is part of what I have in my head that I can't figure out how to get out of it...

I have the Arduino board; I know what I want it to do; and I know that I want to somehow make a GUI/Interface that allows me to make it do what I want it to do via SW instead of buttons/knobs/etc. I wonder if there is even a way to make a PC talk to the Arduino board and send commands to it in a way that it can understand them and implement them. I know that's exactly what the "Arduino" IDE does with the sketches, but what I want is a windows GUI that allows me to set LED brightness, color, on/off, lighting patterns, etc; there would also be fan speed control/reporting section and whatever else I can think off.

Bobnova · 04-26-12, 04:14 PM

Processing is what you want to look into s33bs, same language more or less but it runs on your computer and can do graphical stuff as well as send/receive serial data to/from the Arduino.

ssjwizard · 04-26-12, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobnova

If the definition includes Arduino programs, I would definitely use such a place.

Of course it would, Im thinking anything software / digital art related. Handy scripts, wallpapers, apps, games, ect complete or pure concept

Aldakoopa · 04-26-12, 05:07 PM

It could be useful.

Bobnova · 04-26-12, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjwizard

Of course it would, Im thinking anything software / digital art related. Handy scripts, wallpapers, apps, games, ect complete or pure concept

Given that, I am 100% for this section and will use the hell out of it.
I'd be inclined to put user created hardware in here too. There'd be a lot less of it (not enough to justify its own section I don't think), but I would post HW things at least.

ssjwizard · 04-26-12, 10:11 PM

I wouldn't be opposed to seeing HW in their but most custom HW have its own relevant subforums already.

Also added my sig link to the first post for anyone who wants to sport it and help get this ball rolling.

Bobnova · 04-26-12, 10:19 PM

Some of it, fan controllers definitely have a spot. Microcontroller life support and programming interface boards not so much.
Circuitry perhaps.

ssjwizard · 04-26-12, 10:31 PM

As with most things on these forums there is alot of bleed through between some of the categories. I definitely agree that aruduino and other small device development would belong here, therefor it wouldn't be much of a stretch to see alot of other hand built devices along side them.

Archer0915 · 04-28-12, 08:22 AM

It is sad that I answered the way I did but I might check out some apps was the best I could do.

Now that is not a negative because that is just me. I think it is a great idea and would be great for debugging. Yeah a debugging team.

BugFreak · 04-28-12, 05:57 PM

I put I might check it out because I might look but I doubt I would download anything because of my own paranoia. If created I think it definitely needs to have a post count requirement to prevent any yahoo from posting something infected by accident or on purpose.

Seebs · 04-29-12, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BugFreak

I put I might check it out because I might look but I doubt I would download anything because of my own paranoia. If created I think it definitely needs to have a post count requirement to prevent any yahoo from posting something infected by accident or on purpose.

That's the thing... This place would NOT be a place to just come in and leave a post with "Hey guys... check my new program" and an .exe attached...

I foresee this place more like a "code repository" where the source is posted up by people that need help, or just want to brag about it... Kinda hard to sneak a virus/trojan in when everyone can see the code.

ssjwizard · 04-29-12, 12:30 PM

I think that uploading files to this section probably should have a post count and qualified email similar to the classifieds section. I think VB also has the ability to flag uploads as quarantined/requires moderation. Then after it gets a quick virus scan it gets attached. Of course manual moderation of every single file upload could get tiresome, so some sort of flag possibly after a user has enough credibility(some # of good uploads / posts) their uploads wouldn't have to be manually approved.

Obviously the entire section will probably need a disclaimer up top along the lines of "overclockers.com takes no responsibility express or implied for the content contained within this section. Use at your own risk."

BugFreak · 04-29-12, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xXSebaSXx

That's the thing... This place would NOT be a place to just come in and leave a post with "Hey guys... check my new program" and an .exe attached...

I foresee this place more like a "code repository" where the source is posted up by people that need help, or just want to brag about it... Kinda hard to sneak a virus/trojan in when everyone can see the code.

I think that would be a great part of it for sure. Also for helping people learn the ins and outs of coding as well but uploading/downloading for testing should absolutely be a part of it too though.

Seebs · 04-29-12, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BugFreak

I think that would be a great part of it for sure. Also for helping people learn the ins and outs of coding as well but uploading/downloading for testing should absolutely be a part of it too though.

See... I'd rather take the code and compile/pack it myself... If someone is going to be developing/debugging or learning how to code in certain language; it stands to reason that they'd at least have an IDE to write said language and most IDEs nowadays can compile the code (if necessary) and make an exe for you.

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ssjwizard Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, NM	User Created Content Subforum So Ive been thinking about ways to help make OCF better. Ive noticed that there are alot of programmers in our community. One of the least viewed sections is programming tips and tricks which is fine, I mean this is not a programming forum, but I had an idea for another sub forum that could go under software that might boost viewership. I was thinking a "User created software/applications" sub forum could be really nice thing for some of us. One big example I can think of is core temp. How many times have you recommended it to someone? Wouldn't it be great if you could direct them to someplace on the forum to download it, and get answers about how to install/read it? It would be nice for some of us independents / novices to have a spot to feature our software to others on the forum and provide support without having to maintain a forum on our own sites. Another example of a site doing this is OCN with their Artisan section. Admittedly they are on a totally different level with that than I think our community would want, but still the point is that user created content/products can bring new viewership to the site while also providing resources to the developers. Would you enjoy having a place to show off your latest app, interface, game, or other digital creation? I dont just mean production grade stuff either. For a novice software designer just putting something simple to peer review can help you learn a lot about interface design. Well I know I'm crazy but Id like to hear what you other members think. If you like this Idea help us gather support by adding this to your sig [SIZE="3"][COLOR="Red"]Help build the future OCF digital showcase, [/COLOR] [URL="http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=705826"]Let us know what you think![/URL][/SIZE] __________________ Life is what you make of it, we exist for the sole purpose of existing. Dont waste the universe efforts! All statements, imagery, and ideas contained within any posts are merely retold tales of fictional acts by a figment of the universe imagination. So your looking for an AMD FX motherboard, things you need to know. Whats the max safe temps/volts for an FX? Green Gorilla, CM 690-II nVidia, FX 8320, GTX 670, liquid cooled Liquid Fusion, CM 690-II, A8+6670 Dual GFX, liquid cooled Extreme evaporative water loop 450mm^3 water cooled beast - Incomplete Last edited by ssjwizard; 10-22-12 at 06:52 PM.
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nooster Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia	I think that is a great idea. Even for our own benifet if there is a post with links to he most used oc software ie core, temp, cpuz, prime etc (forgive me if there is already such sticky here). It would also be a great place to be able to "sandbox" test Apps within our community. My only fear with doing this is that the "oh no keylogrz gots ma keys" and virus posts by some. I still think this is a great idea, just will be hard to moderate ect __________________ Case-NZXT Switch 810 -Mother board-Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H- CPU- i7 2600K -Memory- Corsair Vengance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 8Gb - Power Supply-Corsair HX1050w -Video card-Gigabyte HD7950 windforce 3 3GB - Full Custom WC loop Last edited by nooster; 04-26-12 at 03:55 AM.
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ssjwizard Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, NM	As with most things on these forums there is alot of bleed through between some of the categories. I definitely agree that aruduino and other small device development would belong here, therefor it wouldn't be much of a stretch to see alot of other hand built devices along side them. __________________ Life is what you make of it, we exist for the sole purpose of existing. Dont waste the universe efforts! All statements, imagery, and ideas contained within any posts are merely retold tales of fictional acts by a figment of the universe imagination. So your looking for an AMD FX motherboard, things you need to know. Whats the max safe temps/volts for an FX? Green Gorilla, CM 690-II nVidia, FX 8320, GTX 670, liquid cooled Liquid Fusion, CM 690-II, A8+6670 Dual GFX, liquid cooled Extreme evaporative water loop 450mm^3 water cooled beast - Incomplete
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04-29-12, 12:30 PM	Thread Starter #18
ssjwizard Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, NM	I think that uploading files to this section probably should have a post count and qualified email similar to the classifieds section. I think VB also has the ability to flag uploads as quarantined/requires moderation. Then after it gets a quick virus scan it gets attached. Of course manual moderation of every single file upload could get tiresome, so some sort of flag possibly after a user has enough credibility(some # of good uploads / posts) their uploads wouldn't have to be manually approved. Obviously the entire section will probably need a disclaimer up top along the lines of "overclockers.com takes no responsibility express or implied for the content contained within this section. Use at your own risk." __________________ Life is what you make of it, we exist for the sole purpose of existing. Dont waste the universe efforts! All statements, imagery, and ideas contained within any posts are merely retold tales of fictional acts by a figment of the universe imagination. So your looking for an AMD FX motherboard, things you need to know. Whats the max safe temps/volts for an FX? Green Gorilla, CM 690-II nVidia, FX 8320, GTX 670, liquid cooled Liquid Fusion, CM 690-II, A8+6670 Dual GFX, liquid cooled Extreme evaporative water loop 450mm^3 water cooled beast - Incomplete
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