@i2c_jason: Freelancer is a dirty word, Pt 2 If you’re in STEM and considering self employment, maybe this take will provide useful perspective on your career. #stem #entrepreneur #freelancer #startup #engineering
As far as general R&D, I’d probably start with paid Autodesk Fusion, KiCAD, and a 3D printer. Branch out and gain specialties from there. You have to go all-in to make this lifestyle work. Please ask questions here in the comments, I am swarmed with DMs at this point and it’s difficult to respond and put the thought in that each of you deserve.
2026-02-12 19:56:36
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scubascooby1 :
A little off topic, but do you have a video on the use of AI and how engineers should be employing it? Thanks
2026-02-12 23:18:38
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Rose_Hubs :
If you don’t mind, what kind of engineering degree do you have?
2026-03-04 19:17:09
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Allan Power :
I'm towards the start of this arc ATM and I'm just hoping I can really bring together the knowledge I have into a cohesive product that people want to hire.
2026-02-15 23:20:48
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Adam Paigge :
in another 10 years I'd hope to have a workshop like this
2026-02-12 21:05:06
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AimanAzmiStudio :
Thanks for sharing your journey.
2026-02-17 10:02:08
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mertmakesstuff :
comparing with 2004 we're living in paradise nowadays in terms of 3d printing pcb design etc. 🤣
2026-02-19 16:12:31
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14itsthereapersaint14chr :
How much cash 💰
2026-02-16 18:45:49
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Marko :
supercool video 💪
just 1 thing:
CAD modelling =/= mechanical design
Thinking that everything you design in CAD is functional and can be produced, can get you quickly in a dead alley
2026-03-22 18:37:47
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Teresa Gradolf :
🤔
2026-02-25 19:01:19
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C :
🥰🥰🥰
2026-02-24 02:21:52
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Teresa Gradolf :
🙏
2026-02-25 19:01:19
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burberkurger :
How do you market a skill you don’t have yet? Like how does a customer come across a PCB and firmware guy and ask “hey can you tig weld this for me?”
2026-02-13 01:31:48
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Aetermis :
The most important question is, how did you make money? I can do all that cad and 3d printing stuff and im about to have a cnc and i love inventing stuff but i have no idea who would buy anything from me.
2026-02-13 06:57:15
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Automation & AI Lab🤖⚡️ :
Can you help me get an engraving laser machine and a hot air soldering station 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
2026-02-20 08:36:20
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🇳🇱Electrical Engineer🇳🇱 :
Do you have employees ?
2026-03-01 00:20:38
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koen :
but how to find your first client?
2026-02-12 20:23:14
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Elizabeth Greene :
This video implies the existence of a BGA dead bug channel, and I am most intrigued.
2026-02-14 04:22:58
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dadforDIY :
Awesome video you have to show us a full tour of your shop!
2026-02-13 12:25:18
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TheSauciestBoss :
I have a degree in industrial drafting and a 3d printer but I cant bridge the gap of how to make money with it
2026-02-12 20:10:56
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shini :
cool stuff dude lots of knowledge
2026-02-13 05:30:23
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Black Wave :
could you do more circuit design content
2026-02-12 20:14:59
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shawndonwsk :
please do tell where do you buy your equipment...!!!...!!!...!!!...!!!...
2026-03-30 01:41:52
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my guy my guy :
I want a punch press 😭
2026-03-12 00:27:41
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Clive Bird :
just starting mine, 3d printer bought learning autodest fusion and have my tig setup just lathe and milling machines to come
2026-03-08 12:43:06
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casbaden06 :
Absolutely👍👍👍.If we don't design and build new components for ourselves it will be harder to find it.
2026-03-08 10:46:40
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DPG.Wafflebatter :
😁😁😁
2026-02-18 04:54:01
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Ed Smiles :
🔥
2026-02-15 01:30:58
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rookie5318008 :
That’s what I do👍🏾( and Need to post)
2026-04-01 04:32:29
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Shy Turtle :
tx ?
2026-03-30 20:59:42
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kashifpaks :
i really like your videos as i also have many skills around 68 from designer to 3d web to video editing welder to electrical you name it
2026-03-19 19:23:42
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14itsthereapersaint14chr :
@.
2026-02-16 18:46:36
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b3n.s6 :
I get it when it shows up on marketplace as “machine”
2026-02-28 02:47:57
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Teresa Gradolf :
Reno Modesto sheet metal
2026-02-25 19:01:37
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Teresa Gradolf :
Kay McKenzie
2026-02-25 19:01:12
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