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Show HN: I made an open-source laptop from scratch

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Re: Show HN: I made an open-source laptop from scratch

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Post by spicysev »

k8sToGo wrote: post #200
t4TLLLSZ185x wrote: post #150

For those that missed it, this Engineer is in _high school_. Byran, I have been a professional engineer longer than you have been alive, I can tell you right now that I have met very, very few people that would have the motivation, skill and sticktoitivness to pull this off.

This guy is in high school yet has been CEO and what not according to his LinkedIn? What makes you think he is in high school

He is a high school senior right now. He is one of my closes classmates and really devoted to such projects. It's mind blowing

Re: Show HN: I made an open-source laptop from scratch

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Post by lexicality »

k8sToGo wrote: post #200
t4TLLLSZ185x wrote: post #150

For those that missed it, this Engineer is in _high school_. Byran, I have been a professional engineer longer than you have been alive, I can tell you right now that I have met very, very few people that would have the motivation, skill and sticktoitivness to pull this off.

This guy is in high school yet has been CEO and what not according to his LinkedIn? What makes you think he is in high school

Bear in mind he's "CEO" of the underwater MATE ROV team at Phillips Exeter Academy, and if you scroll down a bit, it says that Phillips Exeter Academy is giving him a high school diploma.

Re: Show HN: I made an open-source laptop from scratch

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Post by endofreach »

denysvitali wrote: post #153
t4TLLLSZ185x wrote: post #150

For those that missed it, this Engineer is in _high school_. Byran, I have been a professional engineer longer than you have been alive, I can tell you right now that I have met very, very few people that would have the motivation, skill and sticktoitivness to pull this off.

And the time. Don't underestimate the amount of free time people have when they're in high school (vs when you have a family / intense job). Having said that, even with unlimited time this is such an awesome achievement and really shows the dedication. Well done!

Yeah, that's a given. Everyone has only 24h of time per day. And everyone has different struggles.

This is an incredible achievement. And i really don't like, that your comment invited other people to jump onboard & comment in a way belittling the achievements– even if just implicitly, to make themselves feel better why a high-schooler is doing things like that.

If all that was really the main driver, HN frontpage should be flooded with projects made by high-schoolers. But it is not. It might be contributing factor.

Btw: Funnily enough, i would expect these type of excuses & self-comforting negativity from high-schoolers.

Re: Show HN: I made an open-source laptop from scratch

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Post by ActVen »

byran wrote: post #107
nrp wrote: post #103

Super impressive, and awesome to see that you were able to use Framework Laptop hinges. Let me know if you need more. We have a ton of remaining 3.3kg ones!

Hey Nirav, super super honored that you saw this! I've always looked up to you guys for inspiration and guidance. Thank you for the offer! Although I probably won't be mass-producing open-source laptops like you (i have a framework 16!), I would love to meet you. Would that be possible?

This is a great example of why people should not be afraid to be bold.

Re: Show HN: I made an open-source laptop from scratch

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Post by k8sToGo »

lexicality wrote: post #213
k8sToGo wrote: post #200

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This guy is in high school yet has been CEO and what not according to his LinkedIn? What makes you think he is in high school

Bear in mind he's "CEO" of the underwater MATE ROV team at Phillips Exeter Academy, and if you scroll down a bit, it says that Phillips Exeter Academy is giving him a high school diploma.

Thanks. That makes more sense!

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Post by nwellinghoff »

cbmamolo wrote: post #179
noman-land wrote: post #117

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thank you! For anyone else looking for the top line number, it's $4,673.81. Really nice work. I wish you much success in life.

I have yet to finish processing reimbursement. LOL. His parents pre-paid for this project.

Best 5 grand they ever spent. Byran your cross discipline knowledge is amazing. Well done!

Quick question, are your parents in technology and science or are you self taught? Always like to hear about the backgrounds that create the environment for something like this to come together.

Re: Show HN: I made an open-source laptop from scratch

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Post by boesboes »

rTX5CMRXIfFG wrote: post #177
httpz wrote: post #165

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I sometimes wonder how many talented engineers top colleges are rejecting because they were busy working on real engineering projects like this than academics and test scores.

Probably not a lot, kids who have the grit to work on projects like this are the ones most likely to succeed academically

Going from how many gifted children end up underperforming because they are made to do stupid things & then getting labeled as difficult or slow: a lot more then you'd think.

Being talented and gifted is generally not appreciated, not even in academia. Many of the most talented people never finish their education because academia is more about playing the game & having the grit (or lack of backbone?) to deal with the bullshit and do what you are told.

And tbf, the best engineers I know are not necessarily the most talented ones, but those that developed the grit to push through the bs.

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