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Blue2monster
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Nerd, Electronics, PCBs, eINK, ePAPER, ESP32, KiCad, Arduino, SolarHarvesting
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Last chance to turn it off.

On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.

To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Must-read.
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Wir waren heute beim #VDE zur #Einspruchsberatung zur #IEC Norm bzw. Neuen DIN VDE 0100-751:2025-0, bei der es auf internationaler Ebene darum geht was man mit einem normalen Stecker an das Hausnetz anschließen darf.
Christian Ofenheusle vom Bundesverband #Steckersolar fasst die Ergebnisse zusammen.
October 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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DIYables ESP32 WebServer (1.0.1) for esp32 by DIYables.io

➡️ https://github.com/DIYables/DIYables-ESP32-WebServer

DIYables ESP32 WebServer library with WebSocket support

#ArduinoLibraries #ArduinoLibs #esp32Libraries
GitHub - DIYables/DIYables-ESP32-WebServer
Contribute to DIYables/DIYables-ESP32-WebServer development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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0.645 x 0.645 mm is the size of this LDO!

It's half the size of the 0402.

Low Quiescent Current is here 340 nA

The Dropout Voltage of 140 mV and 300 mA output current isn't so important. An ultra-low current switching regulator would work too, but this LDO has a significantly lower PCB footprint.
October 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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DABShield (2.0.7) by Adrian Verity

➡️ https://github.com/dabshield/DABShield

Library for controlling DABShield DAB/DAB+/FM digital radio shield

#ArduinoLibraries #ArduinoLibs
GitHub - dabshield/DABShield: Library for DABShield
Library for DABShield. Contribute to dabshield/DABShield development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Have you ever used the autocomplete hotkey in KiCAD's PCB editor? Did you even know about it?
October 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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IMPORTANT AND DEEPLY EMBARRASSING CORRECTION: MAY 23rd and 24th!!!!!!!!!!
The 2026 Open Hardware Summit is coming.... to Berlin, Germany! On May 22nd and 23rd!! Still so much news to come here but we wanted to be sure you knew! For now you can enjoy the beautiful logo designed by @bleeptrack@vis.social and check out the site at 2026.oshwa.org

(livestream heard it first🤭)
October 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
This Device really got me thinking: WHY 2x ESP32?
The interesting part about it is: It is the same as Waveshare www.waveshare.com/product/ardu...

de.aliexpress.com/item/1005009...
Got one for 23 €
Finally:ESP32 for BT sink and another ESP32-S3 for Display. Both ESP32 on one USB Connector
September 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Design of a PCB for a simple FM Radio takes longer than expected. More and more ideas come up. Dual FM Tuner. I2S Audio, Synth VCO, BME690 Air Quality and #LoRa or #Meshtastic support. Did I mention ESP32-C3? Or Seeed Xiao Bord support?
September 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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September 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Just in time! E-Traxx, a formula student team we recently partnered with, faced a last-minute PCB issue before their race. We reviewed and adjusted their design on a phone call, and with our 2 Layer Blitz service, we delivered the boards in just 3 days. Ready for the event! 🚀
July 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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When the client asks if you can 'just make the PCB smaller'… after routing is done.
May 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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The IoT HDMI mux is alive. Here's the progress so far:
- USB, ESP32, WiFi & BT antenna all working
- HDMI mux is muxing
- Identified a missing +5V connection to the HDMI sink (this has been bodged)
- Confirmed reliable 1080p60 output after the fix

#IoT #ESP32
May 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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RAK12052-MLX90640 (1.0.1) for arduino by RAKWireless

➡️ https://github.com/RAKWireless/RAK12052-MLX90640

RAKWireless library for the matrix

#ArduinoLibraries #ArduinoLibs
GitHub - RAKWireless/RAK12052-MLX90640: RAKWireless library for the infrared matrix
RAKWireless library for the infrared matrix. Contribute to RAKWireless/RAK12052-MLX90640 development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
April 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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This is not a serious government.
April 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Working on a small multiuse PCB layout. Works with E-Ink and LCD Touchscreen. Several Sensors on Board(Gyro, Mag, ACC, Temp, LuX), RTC, LiPo Bat Charger and BME688 Air Quality Sensor on a size of 28x26mm
April 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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I've always found circuit boards aesthetically inspiring, and in recent years this fascination has turned into a number of PCB-styled demos. I think a key inspiration for these has been the "Absolut Intelligence" vodka advert a couple of decades ago.
April 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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I've been so focused on the next #SqrDisplay prototype HW and case design that I forgot to finish the #Edge3S Carrier reference PCB - well, I just did and I even got a proper EdgeS3 CAD model done for the M.2 connector footprint. #maker #pcbdesign #soon
March 29, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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Updateing KiCad :-) to Version 9.0
February 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
New PCB Idea: #PCBPhotos
ESP32-S3 + Round GC9A01 Display with some clever Sensors: BME690/BME688 for Air Quality, BNV080 for Air Quality(Grey Box), LSM6 Gyro+ACC, LIS3 Magnetometer, MAX98357 Audio Amp, ICS43434 Microphone, BH1750 Ambient Light, 2x WS2812 RGB LED. (ready to connect to #Seeed Display)
February 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Greetings from the woods :-) I do not know what this deer wants to tell me
January 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Mit dem ESP Offline Programmer lassen sich ESP-Boards ohne Computer mit Firmware bespielen. Das ist unterwegs oder für das Flashen vieler Boards nützlich. #ESP8266
ESP-Firmware ohne Computer flashen
Mit dem ESP Offline Programmer lassen sich ESP-Boards ohne Computer mit Firmware bespielen. Das ist unterwegs oder für das Flashen vieler Boards nützlich.
www.heise.de
January 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM