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'''Direct Access''' is a '''documentation strategy''' that focuses on '''modular navigation and easy access to substantial information''' (ex. substantial would be like a picture of how to plant an apple tree; non-substantial would be phrases like "planting an apple tree requires 5 steps") | '''Direct Access''' is a '''documentation strategy''' that focuses on '''modular navigation and easy access to substantial information''' (ex. substantial would be like a picture of how to plant an apple tree; non-substantial would be phrases like "planting an apple tree requires 5 steps") | ||
Documentation consists of concepts (ex. hot and cold), details (ex. 5mm diameter), and instructions (how to get tools and materials and how to use them to make something) | Documentation consists of concepts (ex. hot and cold; it's better for this to be hard so that it doesn't break easily), details (ex. 5mm diameter; force = pressure / area), and instructions (how to get tools and materials and how to use them to make something). | ||
=Examples= | =Examples= | ||
Revision as of 07:25, 6 December 2012
Introduction
Direct Access is a documentation strategy that focuses on modular navigation and easy access to substantial information (ex. substantial would be like a picture of how to plant an apple tree; non-substantial would be phrases like "planting an apple tree requires 5 steps")
Documentation consists of concepts (ex. hot and cold; it's better for this to be hard so that it doesn't break easily), details (ex. 5mm diameter; force = pressure / area), and instructions (how to get tools and materials and how to use them to make something).
Examples
The following example is the electronics section of the CEB Press. Notice:
- the links to information about other modules with additional details about how that module is used for "this" particular application.
- the direct links to order materials from suppliers
- the abundance of pictures and diagrams with a high density of substantial information.
Electronics - CEB Press IV
12V Battery or Power Supply suffices. Peak current is <5A.
Hall Effect Sensor Module (x2, with 20mm dia mounting hole)
Terminal Case x1 with 300mm x 150mm area x 50mm height working volume
Terminal Block x2 with 120mm length x 25mm width
Arduino Uno R3 Board from NKC Electronics via Amazon
