it starts with small steps

i had a little taste of success today with my new measurement hardware and microcontroller. the hardware has been correct through the first phase of usage, and the initial microcontroller program works. now, the measurement calibration phase begins. here is where the measurement board's correctness will really be tested. i have a fun-filled day of work ahead of me tomorrow. and, i even get to begin learning python and writing a data collection script. there's a lot of low-hanging fruit on the horizon. this would be an excellent finish to a slow term. much success is possible before the holidays.