I know it doesn't look like much, but it's my first proof that my architecture is valid. After more struggles with my software tools, I was finally able to connect to the Cmod board and download. My first successful download gave me this output. There...
I slowly put together the first board I got today. For my first electronic design effort, I don't think it's bad. It's far from being perfect, but I didn't find any shorts, nor have I found gross inaccuracies.That was my first attempt soldering SMT parts....
I found out that I needed three little helpers to get the most out of the CNC. Quickly I realised that the method of setting the z height by hand, as well as the positioning of the block (double sided machining for first CNC project is keen.) by...
I got my new boards in and they look pretty good except for one glaring error. I accidentally included the via's in the soldermask layer so there is a bunch of exposed copper on the top and bottom of the board. I think it will still be okay but I ordered...
Programming up a notification CNC routed LED board for a 16 Raspberry Pi cluster project:Doodling around with a 3D pen:Tufting a charity quilt:This robot project will eventually be able to be programmed in various languages, eg: Logo, Picaxe, Python,...
All Aboaaaaard!If you didn't notice. My boards came in. :-)Aren't they pretty. The thinnest boards Osh Park had and one sided to boot. The test fit of board, battery and mint case all fit perfect. Swell.Time to get some past out and get going. I might...
I couldn't wait to order pins when the prototype was so close to being done. Rather than wait, I just cut a bunch of pin nails that I had down to size and soldered them on. I also used a paint pen to draw the symbols and labels on. After fixing a few...
The keyboard switches arrived earlier this week, but before I install them, I needed to do some flux removal on the components already on the PCB. They keyboard switches aren't sealed, so soaking the board in flux remover would allow some to get into...
Two weeks down. It's been good fun getting used to this machine - it is far and away my favourite tool. To illustrate this, a case study:I have always wanted a pen plotter, and built quite a few rough attempts. I measured the fan shroud on the ender,...
I know, I know - It's been a long time seince I've written (and done) anything on this project.A lot have happened although not that much on the project specifically. I got married, I've completed my laser cutter (at least to a stage where it can burn...
It seems it's gonna be optimal to freeze that project for a while, but beforehand I decided to make a summary of some sort: that EMF retention technique worked well, making schematics and PCB available is gonna be great for someone willing to experiment...
Persistent, dynamic information displaySystem design documentThe project consists of two phases. PHASE ONE: HARDWARE: Make a small prototype using an existing commercially-available plotter.oThis is working, however I will have to try other dry-erase...
This guy's properly-scaled. HPGL-Settings were a bit off (stupid diagonals through the holes), but otherwise, that's a TSSOP (ATtiny45) to DIP breakout, and it aligns. So, not *perfect*, sure, but definitely doable.I used a trace-width of 6mils, I measured...
Status: Getting really close with that pen-look now!Next: Yes, Finally they're here! the new PCBs!I've ordered 10 from Seeedstudio and after a (not so quick) trip around customs I got them today. The last day before easter. I've panelized them so each...
One of the fundamental ideas with the soldering pen was to have a small package and a 3d printed casing for the whole project. I don't know how it happened but somehow I completely missed the fact that the jack connector was not in the same plane as...