a non scientists idea from birth to fruition

digme

if you have very little knowledge or training how do you get your idea working?

Find someone trustworthy to help you.

Without actually knowing what you're talking about I'm not sure what else anyone here could recommend. Any hints?

(Also, bear in mind that very often ideas have already been explored by someone else)

smiles302

I think the best thing to do is ask somebody is it plausible.

Bit more information and we might be able to give better help.

Say is it physics/engineering related? Or chemistry-related?

The best places to search has the idea been done before will vary on what sort of thing your idea is about.

Are you willing to study your study matter yourself?

FISMA

Hello Digme,
We need more information, please advise.

Are we talking about something conceptual or physical?

Are you looking to invent some thing or are you developing an equation, concept, or theory?

Podge_irl

Generally speaking, you don't. There is a reason most scientists these days have a large amount of training behind them.

However, ask someone and read up as much about the it yourself as you can is the best bet.

digme

No need to find a trustworthy scientist .I had a better look and it seems the idea is fairly common you lads were right.Seems no matter what you think of someone else has did it lol.Cheers anyway lads thought i found the holy grail.