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alter-kaker.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy
I got the pcb for the toy!

And it turns out I accidentally used SMD footprints for the diodes. I guess I have to get the right diodes now... At least they're pretty cheap.

Just make sure to get the right type, Marc. And then you can learn to solder surface mount components.

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A green PCB with a bunch of footprints for keyboard switches and a single switch inserted in the corner
November 11, 2025 at 3:10 AM
alter-kaker.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy
Wish me luck #diy #diy_electronics
On top of a messy table is a plastic container full of keyboard switches with one switch resting on the lid, plus a double pack of Raspberry Pi Pico boards. There's a breadboard and assorted junk in the background
October 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
alter-kaker.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy
Well, I ordered my first PCB from JLCPCB

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the diagram from KiCAD of a PCB full of keyboard switch footprints and a row of holes for a header
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 AM
kybean.furry.engineer.ap.brid.gy
It wouldn't be a project if you don't blow a couple capacitors along the way, right?

...right?

My apartment is a mess... 😭

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Photo of a 12v power supply sitting on the edge of a desk with wires coming off it. In the center is the remains from the catastrophic failure of two
January 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
alter-kaker.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy
I need a 18 pin I2C multiplexer but I can't buy one right now. How hard would it be to fake one with an #arduino Nano? Is there an I2C library I can use to encode and communicate?

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November 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
alter-kaker.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy
I'm looking for recommendations for where to get a PCB made for a prototype. I'm in the US, and on a budget

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October 30, 2025 at 3:56 AM
stfn.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy
New blog post!

In which I show how I am powering a typical 120mm PC case fan from a USB port to quietly cool my Raspberry Pi cluster.

CW: bad soldering skills

https://stfn.pl/blog/59-powering-fans-from-usb-pi-cluster/

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A powerbank powering two small 5V fan via a DIY adapter made from a USB connector and a prototype board. My Pi cluster being cooled using a 120mm PC case fan.
February 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
alter-kaker.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy
Is there such a thing as an affordable ~7" (20mm) wide monochrome LCD display module? I suppose I can do color instead

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October 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
polariefox.bsky.social
I finally created a channel for my diy/electronics projects

Feel free to join if you're interested in more details about the stuff I work on!

t.me/polaries_tin...

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Polarie's tinkering corner
Welcome to my channel where I share everything related to projects I'm currently working on! The topics involed are electronics, PCB design, programming, CAD, 3D printing and much more ^^ Links: htt...
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December 8, 2024 at 3:17 PM