WashTastic - 1W node based on E22-900M30S and promicro NRF52 | Meshtastic | Page 2

olive basin Feb 9, 2025, 10:49 AM

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olive basin Feb 9, 2025, 3:27 PM

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might be abel to fit ina3221 in there

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i still have stuff to do with the nrf52 chip too

olive basin Feb 9, 2025, 3:53 PM

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like adding the leds

rustic brook Feb 9, 2025, 6:59 PM

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I like this concept of just rolling our own MCU, I'm glad you are smart enough to figure it out 👍

olive basin Feb 9, 2025, 7:00 PM

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im not smart at all 😅

rustic brook Feb 9, 2025, 7:06 PM

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We'll iterate then until we get it right lol. This is a good step to get away from the RAK and Heltec boards.

olive basin Feb 9, 2025, 7:07 PM

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and promicros xd

heady mulch Feb 9, 2025, 7:28 PM

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They've been good to us, but not that good 😊

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Plenty to fix...

olive basin Feb 9, 2025, 7:36 PM

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haha

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yes

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could even design pro promicro

olive basin Feb 9, 2025, 9:30 PM

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Ill try to get this done tomorrow

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Or atleast somewhat done

rustic brook Feb 9, 2025, 10:26 PM

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How do you like those SMD PH connectors? I usually use the through hole ones, but the extra support ones seem to me in short supply on LCSC. I've been thinking about using those SMD ones with the totally enclosed housings.

meager spruce Feb 9, 2025, 11:22 PM

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rustic brook How do you like those SMD PH connectors? I usually use the through hole ones, bu...

The through hole ph's with supports can be found on Ali pretty easily. I ordered 1:1 between LCSC and AE, and they came out almost identical.

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 12:56 AM

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No need to worry about them coming loose or anything like that

rustic brook Feb 10, 2025, 1:04 AM

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OK good, yeah I was worried if you managed to rip one off yet

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 6:26 AM

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the nrf52 chip can run on 5V but it needs to be connected to VDDH where currently the battery is connected, so i will just leave it at that.

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so the charge chip should supply 4.2V when u plug in the usb hopefully

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 8:37 AM

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mmmmmm.......

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much better

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its just complaining about the smallest traces and vias that jlc can do

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cuz i didnt bother changing the drc params

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ppl are gonna like the addiitional charge 😅

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 9:46 AM

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hows that, ina3221 fits there 😅

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not sure about that ble antenna

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and added gps port

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now theres text on the pins 😅

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some components werent in stock so its missing some

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tho this doesent have the fee for the tiny vias

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not tax and shipping

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heady mulch Feb 10, 2025, 10:55 AM

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olive basin

How's the clocking done for the NRF52?

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 10:55 AM

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?

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oh shit i forgor the leds

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there, now the nrf has an led

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 11:14 AM

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heady mulch How's the clocking done for the NRF52?

wdym

heady mulch Feb 10, 2025, 11:14 AM

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You've got a crystal on there

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They're always a bit of a bugger - impedance matched traces, tweaking capacitors to match, etc.

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 11:15 AM

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aaah 😅

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ummm

heady mulch Feb 10, 2025, 11:15 AM

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🙃

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 11:15 AM

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just followed this

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how ever did not follow this 😅

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values are the same

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but types arent

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xd

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sooo

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if it works it works 😅

heady mulch Feb 10, 2025, 11:17 AM

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It's always one of those things that gives me pause...

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One day 😄

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 11:28 AM

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i didn't do anything fancy for the antenna so im pretty sure it will workish but how well thats a different question

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 11:53 AM

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@meager spruce V0.4 is now in github 😅 no clue if it works lol

meager spruce Feb 10, 2025, 12:24 PM

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olive basin <@669119352070602752> V0.4 is now in github 😅 no clue if it works lol

https://tenor.com/view/seriously-im-not-even-that-crazy-joker-gif-15444768

Tenor

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 12:39 PM

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I wonder will i be the first one to order 0
V0.4 or someone else 😅

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And suffer when something doesn't work

meager spruce Feb 10, 2025, 1:13 PM

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Won't be me, I have enough incorrectly designed boards on order to keep me busy for a while lol

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 1:17 PM

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Might be me then 😅

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 1:33 PM

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Unless there's some random madman out there

meager spruce Feb 10, 2025, 1:39 PM

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For clarity, v0.3.3 is in perfect working order?

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 1:47 PM

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Latest update before v0.4 is working as it should

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I hope 🤣

gilded cedar Feb 10, 2025, 3:35 PM

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Did v0.4 get INA also w/ the rework ?

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 4:02 PM

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Yup :)

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Tight fit

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But its there

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No clue if it works tho 😅

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 4:32 PM

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Address is already set tobe correct for meshtastic

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And theres no way to change it

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 5:02 PM

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Whenever ill order 0.4 I'm gonna be real sad if it doesn't work 😅

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Since its more expensive to produce than the previous version

gilded cedar Feb 10, 2025, 6:41 PM

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Ya

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 6:46 PM

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I rly hope it just works 😅

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Atleast the promicro part

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I mean nrf52

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I did also increase the boost to 5.5V

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Max what the lora can take

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So now maybe when theres a voltage drop now it stays at 5v or something

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Higher than on the previous version

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Is the goal 😅

foggy tartan Feb 10, 2025, 6:58 PM

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olive basin there, now the nrf has an led

You are mad but I love it! Take it you’re finally PCBA’ing the whole thing?

Also what boatloader are you going to run?

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 6:59 PM

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Supposedly the chip should have uf2 bootloader but if not its just the generic nice nano bootloader

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Or the bootloader that was made by one of the members here

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Probably the later one

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 7:00 PM

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foggy tartan You are mad but I love it! Take it you’re finally PCBA’ing the whole thing? Als...

I mean what does it look like 😅

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I have no clue if it works at all tho

foggy tartan Feb 10, 2025, 7:02 PM

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olive basin Or the bootloader that was made by one of the members here

Can you point me toward this? I’m trying to build something off an E73 and this is what’s keeping me from smashing that order button…

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Though with what you did here I kind of want to skip it and just send a BGA NRF52 lol

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 7:03 PM

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https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware/tree/master/bin%2Fgeneric

GitHub

firmware/bin/generic at master · meshtastic/firmware

Meshtastic device firmware. Contribute to meshtastic/firmware development by creating an account on GitHub.

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If the chip doesn't have bootloader u need the .hex file

gilded cedar Feb 10, 2025, 7:12 PM

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What are the 2 4pin headers for ? I2C for the one next to groove connector ?

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 7:13 PM

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I2c is next to the groove an the other one is gps

gilded cedar Feb 10, 2025, 7:13 PM

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AH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 7:13 PM

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Groove is i2c also

gilded cedar Feb 10, 2025, 7:13 PM

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Forgot you wanted to break that out..

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 7:14 PM

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I'm pretty surprised I managed to fit everything in the same footprint 😅

gilded cedar Feb 10, 2025, 7:15 PM

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When you're only breaking out the pins you need, it opens up some space..

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 7:15 PM

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True 😅

gilded cedar Feb 10, 2025, 7:16 PM

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So I have a solar panel I want to use w/ this, but it also has like a 1200mAh battery built into the panel.. Would that affect the "solar" charging of this ?

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 7:16 PM

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Its gonna be funny when it shows promicro diy to ppl on the mesh 😅

gilded cedar Feb 10, 2025, 7:16 PM

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It really is a DIY now, tho.. ;P

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 7:16 PM

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gilded cedar So I have a solar panel I want to use w/ this, but it also has like a 1200mAh ba...

Should not Afaik

gilded cedar Feb 10, 2025, 7:17 PM

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I'm gonna JST the wires, and give it a try.. Still need to figure out an enclosure for it..

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 7:18 PM

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Btw v0.4 power directly from usb 🙃 well... Vbus goes to the charging chip sooo... It kinda powers it lol

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But if i was u i would not order it yet 😅

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Untested

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And more expensive to produce now

gilded cedar Feb 10, 2025, 7:19 PM

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Ya

olive basin Feb 10, 2025, 7:19 PM

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But v0.3.2 is fine

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It should

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😅

gilded cedar Feb 10, 2025, 10:44 PM

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Just put together the second 0.3 board I have.. Didn't fix the issue w/ the IC that needs to be fixed.

olive basin Feb 11, 2025, 4:15 AM

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Mmm

silver crest Feb 12, 2025, 12:24 AM

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olive basin there, now the nrf has an led

Huhhhh, did you take the guts of the pro micro and squish them in?

olive basin Feb 12, 2025, 4:47 AM

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silver crest Huhhhh, did you take the guts of the pro micro and squish them in?

Not exactly but technically yes

heady mulch Feb 12, 2025, 9:28 AM

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https://tenor.com/view/pirates-yesbutno-gif-1502181837354549727

Tenor

olive basin Feb 12, 2025, 10:07 AM

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Yes

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@heady mulch 🤔
https://github.com/valzzu/meshtastic-pcbs/issues/9#issuecomment-2649430238

GitHub

Need battery cutoff @3.0v · Issue #9 · valzzu/meshtastic-pcbs

Most battery protection circuits allow the battery to discharge to about 2.5v, but the nRF52 halts at around 2.8v. Even after recharging, the MCU is still halted, requiring manual intervention to r...

heady mulch Feb 12, 2025, 10:16 AM

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olive basin <@893903685451657237> 🤔 https://github.com/valzzu/meshtastic-pcbs/issues/9#iss...

Hmmm. Need to pull up the schematics again...

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I'm not a massive fan of that e-pad being electrically connected - too easy to bridge.

olive basin Feb 12, 2025, 10:18 AM

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Yeeee.....

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Something is not right

heady mulch Feb 12, 2025, 10:20 AM

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Battery protector wasn't fixed until 0.3.2

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Want me to reply to them?

olive basin Feb 12, 2025, 10:22 AM

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Ooooh

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Ye go ahead

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I just remembered wrong then

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It totally makes sense cuz it was me who fixed it not u

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😅

heady mulch Feb 12, 2025, 10:25 AM

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Yeah, 0.3.1 was the BOM fixing, 0.3.2 was technical fixes.

olive basin Feb 12, 2025, 10:26 AM

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Ye 😅

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Man im so sorry for that dude

heady mulch Feb 12, 2025, 10:26 AM

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Can you reopen their issue?

olive basin Feb 12, 2025, 10:26 AM

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Done

heady mulch Feb 12, 2025, 10:42 AM

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There - replied with pics.

olive basin Feb 12, 2025, 10:50 AM

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heady mulch There - replied with pics.

Can u real quick Check the pcb file, I just realised there might still be a mistake.

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Via in the middle of the ic

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Not sure

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Nvm

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Phew

heady mulch Feb 12, 2025, 10:53 AM

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https://tenor.com/view/sponge-bob-yikes-cartoon-gif-13894010

Tenor

silver crest Feb 12, 2025, 11:41 PM

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Hey @olive basin ever thought of selling these on Etsy even if you still had it fully open source?

meager spruce Feb 12, 2025, 11:55 PM

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silver crest Hey <@342662708795146242> ever thought of selling these on Etsy even if you stil...

Is this you trying to get out of assembling or getting JLC to assemble for you? lol

ivory cave Feb 12, 2025, 11:59 PM

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Please sell these on Etsy 🥺

olive basin Feb 13, 2025, 12:16 AM

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silver crest Hey <@342662708795146242> ever thought of selling these on Etsy even if you stil...

Oh yes i have 😅

silver crest Feb 13, 2025, 12:39 AM

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meager spruce Is this you trying to get out of assembling or getting JLC to assemble for you? ...

No, it’s easy for me but I know for other people

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I’ve been selling a couple 3d prints on Etsy already

gilded cedar Feb 13, 2025, 1:54 AM

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Dumb question, but what size JST are the connectors ? 2.45 or 2 ?

olive basin Feb 13, 2025, 3:37 AM

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It's ph2

olive basin Feb 13, 2025, 4:39 AM

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silver crest Hey <@342662708795146242> ever thought of selling these on Etsy even if you stil...

Tho this happens after i get out of military at somepoint

olive basin Feb 13, 2025, 4:40 AM

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ivory cave Please sell these on Etsy 🥺

At somepoint i will 🙃

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Tho not sure how id do it

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Is it preorder or do i have some in stock 🤷‍♀️

silver crest Feb 13, 2025, 6:29 AM

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You could just have some in stock and then ship them out with the pro micros on them

heady mulch Feb 13, 2025, 8:39 AM

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silver crest You could just have some in stock and then ship them out with the pro micros on ...

One day I will explain the concepts of inventory cost, working capital and cashflow. But not today.

olive basin Feb 13, 2025, 12:28 PM

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Mhm

olive basin Feb 13, 2025, 12:29 PM

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silver crest You could just have some in stock and then ship them out with the pro micros on ...

No promicro after v0.4 is tested to be working

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If we go by v0.2, 10x costed me about 200€

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V0.4 is gonna cost more

heady mulch Feb 13, 2025, 1:26 PM

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5x Mikoto cost $100+
5x pro-micro cost $15

olive basin Feb 13, 2025, 2:25 PM

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Yup 😅

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Soooo.... Maybe i will stock some but who knows

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Maybe I'll start with preorders

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And if this is popular I'll consider having some in stock

heady mulch Feb 13, 2025, 2:45 PM

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🥳

gilded cedar Feb 13, 2025, 4:41 PM

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olive basin Maybe I'll start with preorders

Pre-orders would be the best way to go, to start..

olive basin Feb 13, 2025, 4:46 PM

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Indeed

heady mulch Feb 13, 2025, 6:01 PM

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Could form a network of community hardware sellers...

olive basin Feb 13, 2025, 6:35 PM

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heady mulch Could form a network of community hardware sellers...

Mmm sounds good 😅

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Idk what that would do but im in xd

olive basin Feb 13, 2025, 6:52 PM

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Soooo... When? And how? 🤣

silver crest Feb 13, 2025, 9:36 PM

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It’s not that hard to sell on Etsy but the fees are a lot

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 4:07 AM

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Wasn't planning on using Etsy i think

heady mulch Feb 14, 2025, 11:01 AM

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There's a few on here seem to do Etsy, but fees start at 10.5%, at least for me

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Tindie is slightly better, at around 9%

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eBay charges flat per-listing fees, but are notoriously notorious

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Kofi and Buymeacoffee both allow product sales, but have no real backend

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Patreon?

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-# onlyfans?

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Any others?

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 1:24 PM

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I was thinking of using fourthwall, i do have patreon too.

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🤷‍♀️

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Plus my twitch subs get a small discount on fourthwall 🙃

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And they take nothing on products i sell 🙃

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Physical products

gilded cedar Feb 14, 2025, 2:05 PM

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olive basin Plus my twitch subs get a small discount on fourthwall 🙃

What do you stream on twitch ? I used to stream my Voron printer.. LOL

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 2:08 PM

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gilded cedar What do you stream on twitch ? I used to stream my Voron printer.. LOL

Ummm.... Anything i feel like 🤣 mainly video games

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Sometimes some diy stuff

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 2:36 PM

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Anybody able to tell me what the shipping estimate shows?
https://iris-the-elf-shop.fourthwall.com/products/washtastic-meshtastic-compatable-radio

Iris's not so fancy store

WashTastic | meshtastic compatable radio

NOT ACTUALLY FOR SALE YET,
THIS IS JUST FOR TESTING PURPOSES!!!!

1W radio compatible with meshtastic.

heady mulch Feb 14, 2025, 3:29 PM

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olive basin Anybody able to tell me what the shipping estimate shows? https://iris-the-elf-s...

No shipping estimate showing..

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 3:30 PM

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Not even if u add it to Ur cart and proceed?

heady mulch Feb 14, 2025, 3:31 PM

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A bit pricey

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I'd expect one of the spicy mouse mats for that price...

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 3:31 PM

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What in the actual fuck

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Why tf is it that expensive

heady mulch Feb 14, 2025, 3:32 PM

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Shipping from you to me via their selected carrier?

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 3:32 PM

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Nope 😅 afaik

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Ill have to see

heady mulch Feb 14, 2025, 3:33 PM

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Anyway, I've paid so now you owe me a node

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😏

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 3:36 PM

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That is rly expensive shipping 😅

heady mulch Feb 14, 2025, 3:36 PM

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Wen ship?

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https://tenor.com/view/bongo-cat-waiting-impatient-gif-13690433

Tenor

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 3:38 PM

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Neve 🙃

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Hmm.....

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I could set fixed shipping rates, however i can't 🤣

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I don't have fixed rates anywhere

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122€ in incognito mode 😅

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Ummm.....

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I asked about it in their discord

gilded cedar Feb 14, 2025, 4:19 PM

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I'd try to help, but we don't have service in finland yet..

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 4:25 PM

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I have to think about what to use

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Not sure if Shopify could work 🤷‍♀️

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Idk

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Never rly sold anything

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I mean i can ship domestically pretty cheaply so 🤷‍♀️

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Last time it was 11.50€ when i shipped few WashTastics

heady mulch Feb 14, 2025, 4:45 PM

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olive basin Last time it was 11.50€ when i shipped few WashTastics

That's fully insured 24 hours, right?

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 4:46 PM

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heady mulch That's fully insured 24 hours, right?

Nope 😅

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Tho that was from the postal office

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I could get it cheaper if i paid online

heady mulch Feb 14, 2025, 4:50 PM

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They'll pick it up from me, stick an address label on it, and take it there...

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 4:58 PM

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Okay, someone suggested to include the shippin the price

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So take avarage shipping price and add that

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Might do that

heady mulch Feb 14, 2025, 5:05 PM

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Most of your customers will be in the US

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Better to find a partner over there 😉

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 5:05 PM

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Haruki 🤣

heady mulch Feb 14, 2025, 5:07 PM

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heady mulch Could form a network of community hardware sellers...

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 5:07 PM

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Ye ye 😅

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Tom, check the price now :)

heady mulch Feb 14, 2025, 5:08 PM

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Actually tempted to press the button now...

olive basin Feb 14, 2025, 5:10 PM

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🤣🤣

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U won't be getting anything tho 😅

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I mean i do have have 4 spare nodes i think 🤣 but free shipping naaah 🤣🤣🤣

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If u wanna press it go ahead xd

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According to chatgpt, avarage shipping in EU is 21.40€ so ill round it up to 22€

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For small package

gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 3:24 PM

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After wiring up a 1.25 to 2.0 JST adapter, I have both Washtastic nodes running at the same time.. Now I need to figure out the best option for enclosure, 3D Printed, or project box..

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 4:03 PM

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gilded cedar After wiring up a 1.25 to 2.0 JST adapter, I have both Washtastic nodes running ...

I've done both...

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 4:06 PM

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that rly looks good

gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 5:02 PM

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meager spruce I've done both...

What filament and printer ?

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 5:03 PM

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gilded cedar What filament and printer ?

Bambu X1C, Bambu PETG-CF Black

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The carrier board I just blanked out and manually drilled the mounting holes

gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 5:04 PM

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Ah, I only have P1S, and I might have PETG-CF from bbl..

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Wish I would have bought a X1C instead, but they are $$$$

heady mulch Feb 15, 2025, 5:14 PM

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meager spruce The carrier board I just blanked out and manually drilled the mounting holes

That's kinda beautiful.
Me: prints 9 prototypes, not happy with any of them.
@meager spruce blanks holes, prints once, drills once.

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 5:15 PM

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Carrier boards are easy to work with. Enclosure was made for a Rak, but I've successfully put three additional variants of nodes in it

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 5:48 PM

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Oh ye the new tariff stuff

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U can just order this 🙃

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Files are in GitHub

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That's what most ppl here did

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https://github.com/valzzu/meshtastic-pcbs/tree/main/WashTastic

GitHub

meshtastic-pcbs/WashTastic at main · valzzu/meshtastic-pcbs

PCBs i've made for meshtastic. Contribute to valzzu/meshtastic-pcbs development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Shipping from here to US is ridiculous

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Tbh anywhere outside Finland is more experienced

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Tho i will be selling these at somepoint

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Its not hard :)

heady mulch Feb 15, 2025, 5:57 PM

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Haruki?

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 5:58 PM

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What about haruki?

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https://jlcpcb.com/
Just download the Gerber, bom and pnp from GitHub

PCB Prototype & PCB Fabrication Manufacturer - JLCPCB

Industry-leading PCB prototype manufacturer,offers 24 hours Quick Turn PCB prototype, PCB assembly and Reliable small-batch PCB production.

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Don't download the v0.4

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Its not tested

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On the home page click add gerber file

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And then choose pcb color if u want something else than green

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Then enable pcb assembly

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After that hit next or whatever it was

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And add bom and pnp file

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@arctic mist

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It might complain about some missing or out of stock components

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Just let me know what they were and ill see if they are needed

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Np

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V0.4 is the next step on this node but i have to first test it before i can say its ready for production

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Plus tax 🙃

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When u go to payment

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I paid about 200€ for 10x

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It was v0.2 tho

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Oh ye thats only pcb, not assembled

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Ye thats good

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Don't worry

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U also need to get these
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwVZm72

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Thats fine 😅

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Its just a connector

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Groove

ivory cave Feb 15, 2025, 6:24 PM

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I'm not toooo worried about ordering the pcbs, but making sure the dev board and radio module go onto it without issue...

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 6:25 PM

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V0.3.2 works, v0.4 no clue 🤣

ivory cave Feb 15, 2025, 6:25 PM

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Im novice with pcb soldering. Only ever soldered wires and connectors

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Im scared of pcbs 😂

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 6:25 PM

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If u order with assembly only thing u need to solder is the promicro rly

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US?

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I will have to bug someone living there if he wants to sell these there

gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 6:27 PM

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meager spruce Carrier boards are easy to work with. Enclosure was made for a Rak, but I've suc...

What enclosure is it ?

ivory cave Feb 15, 2025, 6:28 PM

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olive basin US?

US, yes.

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 6:28 PM

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Gotcha

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@alpine epoch expect a dm from me 🙃

ivory cave Feb 15, 2025, 6:30 PM

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I mean I'd love to learn. Might look into practice kits for pcb soldering. Big difference on just wires and connectors(dumb components), and lot less concern about frying something like resistors, sensors, etc

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 6:30 PM

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Soldering promicro on it is not actually that hard

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Its just through hole

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gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 6:31 PM

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Hardest part is deciding what type of connectors to use.. LOL

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I used normal header pins for 1, then round headers for the second, so I could swap the promicro if needed..

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I didn't like having the long pins sticking out of the bottom of the board so much. That's why I did the round headers.. Ended snipping off the extra on the header board..

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 6:33 PM

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gilded cedar What enclosure is it ?

https://www.printables.com/model/940298-rak19007-radio-style
https://www.printables.com/model/928913-meshtastic-rak19007-wisblock-case

Printables.com

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Case for 10,000mAh Meshtastic device. | Download free 3D printable STL models

gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 6:33 PM

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I have a 5000mAh on 1, and a 3000mAh on the other..

gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 6:34 PM

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meager spruce https://www.printables.com/model/940298-rak19007-radio-style https://www.printab...

AH! I'm looking for more of a solar enclosure setup..

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 6:34 PM

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Will probably make a quick v0.3.3 today or tomorrow :) small changes

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Like removing groove from bom etc

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Adding holes where u can solder battery or solar 🙃

gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 6:35 PM

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I hate groove so much.. LOL

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 6:35 PM

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olive basin Will probably make a quick v0.3.3 today or tomorrow :) small changes

NeonOof right after I order 0.3.2

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 6:35 PM

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olive basin Adding holes where u can solder battery or solar 🙃

Like v0.4 has

gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 6:36 PM

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So who's gonna bite and order v0.4 ? LOL

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 6:36 PM

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gilded cedar I hate groove so much.. LOL

...why? its a standard. doesn't mean you HAVE to get those connectors lol

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 6:36 PM

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gilded cedar So who's gonna bite and order v0.4 ? LOL

Don't worry, if nothing i will do it.

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At somepoint

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 6:36 PM

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I use a general 4pin PH where Grove are needed, and then I can use both connectors. just the Grove needs to go in upside down

gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 6:37 PM

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meager spruce ...why? its a standard. doesn't mean you HAVE to get those connectors lol

It's a shit standard, since you can't buy the connectors to make your own cables, from what I've found.. A normal 4 pin JST would be much better to use, rather than making a new standard, when one that fits was already available..

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 6:37 PM

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gilded cedar So who's gonna bite and order v0.4 ? LOL

https://tenor.com/view/ohno-imout-shit-not-doing-it-bye-gif-13258864

Tenor

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 6:37 PM

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I'm actually gonna change the ble antenna too lol

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On v0.4

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 6:38 PM

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gilded cedar It's a shit standard, since you can't buy the connectors to make your own cables...

They're HY connectors with the clip snipped off lol

gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 6:38 PM

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meager spruce They're HY connectors with the clip snipped off lol

So not a standard connection..

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If I have to modify a connector to make it fit, it's not a standard.

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 6:38 PM

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its a proprietary connection, lol i just find ways around it.

gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 6:39 PM

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It's a pritoritary connector..

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 6:39 PM

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im more in favor of it for the pin order vs the connector.

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i wish the pin order was an i2c standard, the connector can kick rocls.

gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 6:40 PM

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That's all I'm saying. The connector is pointless, if there is already a standard.. There sadly is no standard pin order for I2C, which is what really screws everyone..

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 6:40 PM

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like some of these board makers do GND-SCL-VCC-SDA.... FFS Why!?!@#

ivory cave Feb 15, 2025, 6:41 PM

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meager spruce https://www.printables.com/model/940298-rak19007-radio-style https://www.printab...

This with the WashTastic + my credit card/Venmo = your profit 📈 👌

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😅

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 6:42 PM

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Wheres my cut? /J

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 6:42 PM

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ivory cave This with the WashTastic + my credit card/Venmo = your profit 📈 👌

it wasn't fun to put together lol and i REALLY wish there was an external switch/user botton so i could disable the GPS. So I likely wouldn't be doing another.

ivory cave Feb 15, 2025, 6:43 PM

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olive basin Wheres my cut? /J

Whats your Venmo?? 🤣

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 6:43 PM

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We don't have 🙃

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I think

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 6:43 PM

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meager spruce it wasn't fun to put together lol and i REALLY wish there was an external switch...

V0.4 has gps power switching, tho no button to disable 🤣

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 6:45 PM

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olive basin V0.4 has gps power switching, tho no button to disable 🤣

https://tenor.com/view/what-in-tarnation-jed-clampett-gif-7591807

Tenor

what in tarnation

▶ Play video

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 6:45 PM

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Even managed to fit that to the 31.8mmx31.8mm board 🙃

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 6:45 PM

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meager spruce https://tenor.com/view/what-in-tarnation-jed-clampett-gif-7591807

It is connected to the nrf chip

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So software can control it xd

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 6:46 PM

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i thought the software needed input to turn it off?

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 6:46 PM

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Ummm... Possibly

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Actually it didn't bur now it does

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It was turned off when u had gotten a lock

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And position

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Ill add a user button to too 🤣

heady mulch Feb 15, 2025, 6:58 PM

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meager spruce i thought the software needed input to turn it off?

User button X3?

gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 7:10 PM

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olive basin V0.4 has gps power switching, tho no button to disable 🤣

Can't the user button be used for that ?

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 7:18 PM

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WashTastic doesn't have user button

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Only reset

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 8:23 PM

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olive basin WashTastic doesn't have user button

Sounds like a feature request lol

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i could "make" a user button by soldering straight to the board, but the case i'm using doesn't even have a spot for it

alpine epoch Feb 15, 2025, 8:29 PM

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just please no side buttons, those always break off 🤣

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 8:32 PM

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give me pads and I'll make the rest work lol

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 8:44 PM

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I enabled github sponsors 🙃

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feel free to support if u feel like it lol

heady mulch Feb 15, 2025, 9:07 PM

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meager spruce i could "make" a user button by soldering straight to the board, but the case i'...

You have a drill, don't you?

meager spruce Feb 15, 2025, 9:10 PM

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heady mulch You have a drill, don't you?

If you saw how thick this thing is, you'd understand. I don't want to compromise the integrity of the outer shell for it: I may work some magic on the bottom plate where the USB port is

heady mulch Feb 15, 2025, 9:16 PM

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Sounds like a job for a reed switch 🧲

gilded cedar Feb 15, 2025, 9:56 PM

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olive basin WashTastic doesn't have user button

LOL Duh.. That's right..

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 10:16 PM

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there

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 10:37 PM

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pushed to github :)

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also made it so u can get it assembled without the connectors

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tho had to sacrifice one screw hole for user button

heady mulch Feb 15, 2025, 11:25 PM

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I feel like you could shove a lot of the exposed stuff under the promicro if you wanted.

olive basin Feb 15, 2025, 11:38 PM

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heady mulch I feel like you could shove a lot of the exposed stuff under the promicro if you...

thats true 😅

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same goes for under the pcb

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maybe ill put some uart pads there 🙃

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gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 12:25 AM

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olive basin same goes for under the pcb

Any solder contacts would be best on bottom, since there are no components during build..

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 12:25 AM

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olive basin

As u see i added 🙃

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 12:26 AM

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olive basin As u see i added 🙃

Yup! All you need to secure, is some yellow electronics tape, and hot glue

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 12:26 AM

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Mhm

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Also that 3.3v line can be turned off 🙃

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 12:26 AM

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What are the 3 "middle" pins for anyways ?

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 12:26 AM

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Nothing 🤣

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Too lazy to remove

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I mean they can be used for whatever u want

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 12:27 AM

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Just extra GPIOs on the promicro ?

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 12:27 AM

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Yup

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 12:27 AM

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k

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 12:27 AM

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olive basin Also that 3.3v line can be turned off 🙃

Theres and ic under the promicro

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Well ldo

heady mulch Feb 16, 2025, 12:56 AM

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gilded cedar Just extra GPIOs on the promicro ?

It can be nice to add a rocker or something to them

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 1:10 AM

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Canned messages 😅

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Speaking of thay hmmm.....

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Any small rocker i could use on the watch 😅

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Would have to go under the pcb sadly

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Aka manually soldering

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 3:01 AM

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heady mulch It can be nice to add a rocker or something to them

Like a power switch to kill the power completely ?

pliant kiln Feb 16, 2025, 3:32 AM

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Strange regular voltage drops self-reported by washtastic/nrf52 3.1 with inactive on-board batt protection but built in protection within the pouch battery. It's running with a 5000mAH battery (half full) and on solar. Are these drops from drawing 1.7A while transmitting? This does not look that good / in-stable I guess. I don't see any reboots though.. Any thoughts?

heady mulch Feb 16, 2025, 3:45 AM

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even on the lower power boards, I see big dips

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I suspect its partly due to the battery curve being generic, and having a huge cliff built-in

heady mulch Feb 16, 2025, 3:46 AM

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gilded cedar Like a power switch to kill the power completely ?

I was more thinking an up/down/select switch

pliant kiln Feb 16, 2025, 3:57 AM

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.... like a CN3791 with 5V/ 12V / 18V solar charging option. Might be useful for this board with higher energy consumption than other (rak) based boards. If we solder the nrf52 on headers / removable there is lots of realestate underneath. But I am also ok to use one of these dirt cheap CN3791 boards separately.. Sure it's not possible to cater for all use cases. This is called in German "Eierlegende Wollmilchsau" - I am sure there is a similar word in Finish...

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:34 AM

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pliant kiln .... like a CN3791 with 5V/ 12V / 18V solar charging option. Might be useful for...

V0.4 no longer has promicro 🙃

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anyway there rly isnt much space either way for cn3791

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this is all the stuff it needs

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altought some of thos components can be changed to smaller sizes

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and that has some extra components that washtastic already does have

meager spruce Feb 16, 2025, 7:03 AM

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olive basin V0.4 no longer has promicro 🙃

Thought you had considered moving from Grove to Qwiic to save all that realestate?

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 7:04 AM

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i was thinking of moving it on the bottom but 🤷‍♀️

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not sure

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even if i did change it for smaller it would not affect much

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now V0.4 has user button

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 9:01 AM

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gilded cedar Like a power switch to kill the power completely ?

There is a power switch already

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 4:18 PM

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Anyone have an enclosure for this board yet ? I'm janking it right now, so need some extra space for 2 of these beasts, right now..

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 4:20 PM

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@silver crest was it u who made a case?

heady mulch Feb 16, 2025, 4:21 PM

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gilded cedar Anyone have an enclosure for this board yet ? I'm janking it right now, so need ...

You can use wago 221 and save some space.

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 4:32 PM

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heady mulch You can use wago 221 and save some space.

I don't want to have to spend any money right now.. Worse case, I can shorten the jst cables, and use solder heatshrink..

heady mulch Feb 16, 2025, 4:54 PM

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Yeah, but these are wagos. You buy a box, it'll last a lifetime.

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 4:56 PM

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Wagos my beloved

heady mulch Feb 16, 2025, 4:56 PM

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gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 5:02 PM

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heady mulch Yeah, but these are wagos. You buy a box, it'll last a lifetime.

Oh trust me I know.. I need them to upgrade my voron v2.4, I just don't have the spare money right now to spend on them..

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I work with what I have till I have the funds to get what I need. That's why it's janking..

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 5:06 PM

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I want a voron 2.4 🤣

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 5:15 PM

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Get a Trident

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 5:22 PM

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Never heard of that

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Whats the difference

heady mulch Feb 16, 2025, 5:39 PM

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Looks like their 3-spindle but otherwise conventional corexy

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The flying gantry thing is very complicated

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 5:40 PM

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It is 😅

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Maybe ill do trident first then 2.4 xd

heady mulch Feb 16, 2025, 5:41 PM

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Save yourself! You've already got a 3d prjnter

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 5:41 PM

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Naaah, i want corexy xd

heady mulch Feb 16, 2025, 5:42 PM

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I went from corexy to bed slinger.

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Zero difference

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Well, except my unfinished voron was pushing £800 and the Neptune 4 cost like £200

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 5:42 PM

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Modern bed slingers are different breed 🤣

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Anyway, i do want a more reliable and more up-to-date printer xd

heady mulch Feb 16, 2025, 5:47 PM

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Then a self built voron is not it 😉

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 5:47 PM

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Yes it is 🤣

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Untill it isn't

heady mulch Feb 16, 2025, 5:47 PM

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DIY printer is a learning experience, but it is a license to tinker

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 5:48 PM

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Haha

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Anyway i do want a better printer what i currently have 😅

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Even tho it has done its job fine

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Not including Small hiccups

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 5:56 PM

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olive basin Whats the difference

Trident has 3 point bed leveling, the nozzle stays in place, and the bed moves up and down. VS v2.4 the bed is mounted at bottom, and nozzle moves up and down.

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 5:56 PM

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Mmm

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Got it

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 5:56 PM

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Trust me, you want a Trident over a v2.4

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I have a Trident kit, I still need to build..

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Also, if you want multicolor, go w/ a Turtlebox, not the ERCF..

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 5:59 PM

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👍

heady mulch Feb 16, 2025, 6:01 PM

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gilded cedar Also, if you want multicolor, go w/ a Turtlebox, not the ERCF..

https://tenor.com/view/frankt-gif-23053238

Tenor

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 6:03 PM

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVhsk8KHexA

YouTube

Killa_Prints

Building the Box Turtle Pt 1: Armored Turtle's Multi-Material 3D Pr...

⚡Watch the build from start to finish here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQRtgQ_nyr-uyUFT32GH4ivC_muipna3w

Watch as we build the Box Turtle, an amazing multi-material 3D printing marvel by @Armored_Turtle-RK This project is the perfect way to spend a chill Sunday. 🐢 #3ddruck

Box Turtle GitHub - https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/BoxT...

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Sorry, BoxTurtle..

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This is prolly a better video.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZF6mm9Z6wc

YouTube

LDO MOTORS

LDO Box Turtle Out of The Shell

BoxTurtle is an advanced, open-source AMS-style automated filament changer developed for Klipper-powered 3D printers, tested with VORON Design printers and other Klipper-configured machines. Designed to simplify multi-material printing, BoxTurtle delivers a seamless filament changing experience for an accessible AMS-like setup.

This is a DIY Ki...

▶ Play video

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:05 PM

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👍

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 6:06 PM

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Think of it as the BBL AMS but for Klipper based printers

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:06 PM

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Yee

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 6:07 PM

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Here is an overview from Armored Turtle.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP_XsKV063s

YouTube

Armored_Turtle

BoxTurtle Basic Overview

A quick overview of what BoxTurtle is and basics on how it operates.
More info and links to kits are here:
https://github.com/ArmoredTurtle/BoxTurtle

Reach me [email protected]

▶ Play video

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I have like 14 3D Printers..

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:12 PM

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Dang

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I shall get a trident and a boxturtle 😅

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 6:18 PM

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If you can, go 350mm

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:18 PM

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Thats what i was planning 🤣

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I will make it fit where ever it needs 🤣

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 6:19 PM

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And if you have an Ender 3, you can convert it to a switchwire..

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:20 PM

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I got anycubic mega zero 2 😅

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 6:20 PM

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Ah

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:20 PM

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What kit do u recommend?

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 6:21 PM

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LDO Kit for sure

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:21 PM

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Was just gonna say xd

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 6:21 PM

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This is a rough list of what printers I have..

EZB = Ender 3 v1, EZBoard Lite 1.3, Stock hotend w/ titanium heat break, hardened steel nozzle (removed), EZABL, Caricorn PTFE, BMG, PEI bed, Silicone bed spacers, filament runout sensor.
v2 = Ender 3 v2, Stock v4.2.2, Stock hotend, BLTouch, Red dual gear metal extruder, Caricorn PTFE, PEI bed, yellow springs, filament runout sensor. - Given to niece
427 = Ender 3 v1, v4.2.7 mainboard, Stock hotend w/ titanium heat break, BLTouch, BMG, Caricorn PTFE, PEI bed, yellow springs, filament runout sensor.
E3Pro = Ender 3 Pro, Duet 2 SBC, v6 hotend, BMG extruder, Dual Z, BLTouch, Caricorn PTFE, PEI bed, yellow springs, filament runout sensor, running Klipper.
BX = BIQU BX, H2 hotend w/ titanium heatbreak, stock inductive sensor. stock spring steel, stock dual z
E5+ = Ender 5 Plus, Stock hotend w/ titanium heatbreak, BMG Extruder, yellow sprints, glass bed, running Klipper.
BX-2 = BIQU BX, H2 hotend - Unbuilt
M3D = M3D Crane Quad, Stock - POS
CR10 S5 ? = AC Bed, Copper build plate, EZABL, no clue about anything else
Trident = Voron Trident 300mm with ERCF 12 - Unbuilt
SV01 = Sovol SV01, Stock, running Klipper.
Prusa = Prusa MK3S, E3D Titanium heat break
v2.4 = Voron v2.4 350mm, ERCF 9, Watercooled dragon ST, West3d magnetic bed, Lucid probe 24v, sexbolt z-endstop, Ribbon cable mod (FFC), rPi Screen mod
P1S = BambuLab P1S, 2x AMS, 0.4 Hardened Steel Nozzle, Hardened Steel Gears, Panda Touch, Panda Jet, X-Touch w/ chamber temp, spare parts: 0.2 nozzle complete, 0.4 nozzle, 0.4 nozzle complete

heady mulch Feb 16, 2025, 6:25 PM

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gilded cedar If you can, go 350mm

Don't move house...

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:28 PM

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For some reason i can't find ldo kit with 350mm

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Only 300 and 250

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 6:39 PM

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Lemme see if I can find you a good 350mm kit

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@olive basin See if you can see this.. https://www.siboor.com/product/siboor-voron-tridentjune2024-cnc-metal-structure-4awd-corexy-all-hiwin-rails/

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If you were in the US, I could give you a good one. Let me check the voron discord for any finland resellers..

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:43 PM

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Doesn't need to be in Finland

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Eu is fine

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 6:45 PM

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Ah, ok

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:47 PM

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I've ordered so much shit that doesn't come from Finland 🤣

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 6:47 PM

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Can you order from GB ?

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:47 PM

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Anywhere 🤣

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Even from usa but that would cost more lol

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:49 PM

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gilded cedar Can you order from GB ?

Different thing is, will i need to pay custom's fee/tax when it arrives

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 6:52 PM

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https://www.hotend.eu/p/trident-r1-pro-kit-350mm

www.hotend.eu

Trident R1 Pro kit 350mm :: Hotend.eu

Voron Trident R1 Pro is a 3D printer kit designed for experienced 3D printing enthusiasts. This version with a workspace of 350x350x250mm offers excellent print quality and high flexibility with the ability to modify and upgrade the printer.

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https://www.3dprintersbay.com/voron-trident

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https://magicphoenix.xyz/product/voron-trident-kit/

MAGICPHOENIX

MPX VORON Trident CBT Kit - MAGICPHOENIX

Experience the Art of Precision and Excellence Notice: Ships within 20 days unless otherwise specified. Key Features: VORON Tap Kit integration VORON Stealthburner integration EBB SB2209 Canbus toolboard, ADXL345 integration CNC machined Cast Aluminium Buildplate, flatness <0.15mm Full-size Heater, it won’t warp your buildplate anymore MOONS...

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@olive basin The last link was recommended by ppl on the voron discord.

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:58 PM

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Thx

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 6:58 PM

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Just remember you might need printed parts in addition to this kit..

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:58 PM

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Mhm

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Voron print it forward program 😅

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 6:59 PM

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The voron discord does have a PiF channel, where you can get pricing from locals that are approved to print quality parts..

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 6:59 PM

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Will have to join once im ready to get a voron

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 7:00 PM

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I sent you an invite. if you join now, you might be able to get more info on kits before you buy..

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LDO has BoxTurtle kits, FYI..

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Annex Engineering is another CoreXY printer you can look into, so is ratrig

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 7:02 PM

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👍

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 7:02 PM

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A v6 nozzle is fine to start w/, but there are much better options..

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 7:04 PM

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Dont want fine, i want good 🤣

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If I'm spending close to 1k on a printer i want it to be good xd

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 7:06 PM

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LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I bought my v2.4 used, and have put about 400 bux into it..

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 7:07 PM

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Exactly

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 7:07 PM

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I upgraded the system to canbus, and a bunch of other things..

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It has a water cooled hotend, allowing me to print any filament I need or not need, also.. LOL

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 7:08 PM

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Mmmm

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 7:09 PM

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So then I built a watercooling system for the onboard rPi.. LOL

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 7:10 PM

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Haha

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 7:10 PM

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Off topic photos.

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 7:11 PM

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Ill allow it xd

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 7:12 PM

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This is the printer I was talking about that I stream on Twitch with..

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 7:12 PM

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Nice

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 7:12 PM

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When it's running.. I had some issues w/ it, and haven't spent the time to fix it.

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And now I have a P1S w/ 3 AMS..

tidal dawn Feb 16, 2025, 9:04 PM

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If you're going into Voron kit territory look at the VzBot, don't touch my Vorons since finishing the Vz except the Ender2->Switchwire which is still slow but a set-it-and-forget-it champ at PLA.

olive basin Feb 16, 2025, 9:35 PM

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Hmm

gilded cedar Feb 16, 2025, 11:20 PM

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Yea, forgot about VzBot..

alpine epoch Feb 17, 2025, 12:00 AM

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where did the name WashTastic come from?

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can it work in a washer? 🤣

olive basin Feb 17, 2025, 12:25 AM

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🤷‍♀️

opaque flame Feb 17, 2025, 12:26 AM

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alpine epoch where did the name WashTastic come from?

Because you don't have a shower until you finish the project

alpine epoch Feb 17, 2025, 12:26 AM

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makes sense

opaque flame Feb 17, 2025, 12:27 AM

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Too focused, too much passion

heady mulch Feb 17, 2025, 12:43 AM

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This thread started in December.

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The smell...

alpine epoch Feb 17, 2025, 1:01 AM

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https://tenor.com/view/spongebob-stink-bad-breath-stank-face-smelly-gif-16392254

Tenor

gilded cedar Feb 18, 2025, 12:52 AM

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Man, I really don't want to have to make my own enclosure for Washtastic.. It's gonna be a shitshow.. LOL But looks like a 50mmx60mm box would work..

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Maybe a 65, to add space for the sma jack to be mounted solid. Then just need holes for USB, bat, and solar..

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Oh, I guess groove port might be a good addition..

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@olive basin Do you have a basic case that you design for it or no ?

olive basin Feb 18, 2025, 1:09 AM

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gilded cedar <@342662708795146242> Do you have a basic case that you design for it or no ?

Nope, theres no case

gilded cedar Feb 18, 2025, 1:11 AM

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olive basin Nope, theres no case

Ok, I'm in tinkercad, trying to make something.. Do you happen to have spacing for the buttons and JST ports ? If not, I can try to get them..

olive basin Feb 18, 2025, 1:11 AM

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I don't 😅

gilded cedar Feb 18, 2025, 1:11 AM

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I've got 0 knowledge of CAD design, etc..

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So it's gonna be a basic b!tch case.. LOL

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Should have started on this on friday... 😦

olive basin Feb 18, 2025, 1:12 AM

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Haha

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Pretty much same

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I do know lil bit of cas

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But not much

gilded cedar Feb 18, 2025, 1:45 AM

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@olive basin do you have a cad file for the board I could use ?

olive basin Feb 18, 2025, 1:51 AM

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gilded cedar <@342662708795146242> do you have a cad file for the board I could use ?

Unfortunately i do not

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And cannot make one

gilded cedar Feb 18, 2025, 2:13 AM

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olive basin And cannot make one

Oh bummer.. ok..

gilded cedar Feb 18, 2025, 3:20 AM

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Hot off the P1S.. Looks like crap.. Need to add supports think.. And maybe make the sides 2mm, rather than 1mm..

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Welp, that didn't fit...

silver crest Feb 18, 2025, 3:25 AM

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Make the sides like 3 or 4 mill will help a lot with bridging over gaps

gilded cedar Feb 18, 2025, 3:32 AM

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Still need to make bottom thicker, and add screw holes.. But trying to get the layout down first.

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Printingin PETG also, so that doesnt help.. LOL

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Round 2

heady mulch Feb 18, 2025, 10:33 AM

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gilded cedar Printingin PETG also, so that doesnt help.. LOL

Pla for practice!

gilded cedar Feb 18, 2025, 1:03 PM

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heady mulch Pla for practice!

I know. That was just me being lazy, not wanting to dry and swap filaments.

heady mulch Feb 18, 2025, 1:05 PM

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Pla > petg for hygroscopicity

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I've heard people having to print from the dryer for petg

gilded cedar Feb 18, 2025, 1:05 PM

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heady mulch Pla > petg for hygroscopicity

If I had at least ol1 of the 2 additional AMS I have connected. I wouldn't have to swap as much.. LOL

gilded cedar Feb 18, 2025, 1:06 PM

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heady mulch I've heard people having to print from the dryer for petg

Yea, thays normally how I print, with my prusa. Might just got back to that. Prusa is a champ..

heady mulch Feb 18, 2025, 1:07 PM

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What is the AMS for, then?

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Bamboo zxpenehrhdbbwvrvd?

gilded cedar Feb 18, 2025, 1:13 PM

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Bambulab filament changer.

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Holds 4 spools of filament, and swaps them.

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I have 3 of them, so I can technically do 12 filaments.

meager spruce Feb 18, 2025, 3:51 PM

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heady mulch I've heard people having to print from the dryer for petg

Mine cooks for 2 days minimum before even getting put into the AMS hopper. ABS/ASA/TPU/PC all get printed from the dryer.

heady mulch Feb 18, 2025, 4:10 PM

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I've had a roll of pla on my printer for 3 weeks. I should wrap it up...

gilded cedar Feb 18, 2025, 6:17 PM

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That PETG spool has been open to the elements for a few months and was in the dryer for about 20 hours before I put it in the AMS. Prolly need to dry it more..

heady mulch Feb 18, 2025, 7:49 PM

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meager spruce Mine cooks for 2 days minimum before even getting put into the AMS hopper. ABS/...

https://tenor.com/view/breaking-bad-walter-white-jesse-pinkman-heisenberg-vince-gilligan-gif-17016123874427286459

Tenor

gilded cedar Feb 19, 2025, 2:48 AM

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I'm getting there! I think this print will be the one..

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I'm printing in PLA now also.. ;P

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only on my 4th print.. 2nd PLA print..

gilded cedar Feb 19, 2025, 4:29 AM

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Welp here is my basic b!tch enclosure..

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A little better look all around..

olive basin Feb 19, 2025, 5:12 AM

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Nice

silver crest Feb 19, 2025, 5:16 AM

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Make a lid now

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It’s easy just use some m3 screws

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Looks good

gilded cedar Feb 19, 2025, 7:53 PM

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So I just unplugged USB cable from one of my washtastic boards, and it's no longer on.

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Interesting. I had to turn to switch off then back on for it to power back up..

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Battery is at 93%

olive basin Feb 19, 2025, 7:58 PM

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🤷‍♀️

olive basin Feb 21, 2025, 6:28 PM

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God dang, somebody dmed me on Reddit asking how to get my node 😅

remote jungle Feb 24, 2025, 9:20 PM

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is the v0.4 tested already? is it cheaper in total cost compared to the older version that used a separate promicro?

gilded cedar Feb 24, 2025, 10:20 PM

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Not to my knowledge

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I don't think it's been ordered yet, just designed.

white wind Feb 24, 2025, 10:25 PM

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Just got these today!! Up and running

meager spruce Feb 25, 2025, 1:28 AM

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gilded cedar I don't think it's been ordered yet, just designed.

We're all too scared. Waiting for @olive basin to at least try it first lol

gilded cedar Feb 25, 2025, 1:29 AM

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meager spruce We're all too scared. Waiting for <@342662708795146242> to at least try it firs...

Pretty much..

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If I had money to blow I would do it.. at least the radios wlare worth something you know.. LOL

heady mulch Feb 25, 2025, 3:29 AM

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@olive basin this needs to be a p-mosfet, not a n-mosfet 😦 #1194757507013427250 message

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 4:54 AM

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remote jungle is the v0.4 tested already? is it cheaper in total cost compared to the older ve...

Not tested and its more expensive

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 4:55 AM

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white wind Just got these today!! Up and running

Oooohhhhh...... Niceeeee

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 4:55 AM

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olive basin Not tested and its more expensive

4 layers plus tiny vias

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 4:56 AM

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heady mulch <@342662708795146242> this needs to be a p-mosfet, not a n-mosfet 😦 https://di...

Fun times lol

gilded cedar Feb 25, 2025, 4:56 AM

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olive basin 4 layers plus tiny vias

OOoohhhh tiny vias.. So scary.. LOL j/k

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I was doing 48 wire mod chips on the original xbox when they first came out.. Hair size vias, have to use a fiberglass pen to get them, then a hair solder tip..

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Not even gonna talk about the encoder legs you had to do..

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 4:59 AM

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Sounds like fun

gilded cedar Feb 25, 2025, 5:04 AM

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It was TOTALLY fun....... In a masochist way..

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https://imgur.com/gallery/original-xbox-what-modchip-is-GPvZeQF

Imgur

Original XBox what modchip is?

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there you go..

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That's an example install

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That's not the same mod chip I used to do, but close enough to wire count..

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 5:10 AM

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Mmmmmm

gilded cedar Feb 25, 2025, 5:10 AM

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Needs more hot glue.. LOL

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I think this is rev 2 or 3 of the Xtender modchip..

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 5:11 AM

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white wind Just got these today!! Up and running

Btw, u got a multimeter? If so could u check the 5V rail what voltage it is. Should be about 5.5V

gilded cedar Feb 25, 2025, 5:12 AM

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Yea, I can check tomorrow after work.. I'm getting ready to head to bed.. It's after 9pm here.

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and I have to be up at 5am for work.

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BTW, How is it in the military for you ? I was a Chinook helicopter mechanic when I was in..

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 5:13 AM

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Wasn't to u :) if the board is V3.3 its 5.5V prior version were 5V

gilded cedar Feb 25, 2025, 5:13 AM

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Oh

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LOL

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 5:14 AM

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gilded cedar BTW, How is it in the military for you ? I was a Chinook helicopter mechanic whe...

It was great untill i was told i have to follow my current units weekly plan this week and not goto my assigned role

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Ofc I'm gonna try to get some exceptions lol cuz my knee isn't in the best condition yet, its healing but im not gonna make it worse

gilded cedar Feb 25, 2025, 5:16 AM

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olive basin It was great untill i was told i have to follow my current units weekly plan thi...

That's the military.. Voluntold what to do..

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 5:16 AM

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And theres literally one person now running the thing soon 😅 idk what the higher ups were thinking

gilded cedar Feb 25, 2025, 5:17 AM

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What are you doing ?

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 5:18 AM

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Running an inside simulator and sone other stuff

gilded cedar Feb 25, 2025, 5:18 AM

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Taking down Russia ? ;P j/k

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 5:18 AM

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Our sysadmin is on holiday and im the only one whos trained tobe the next one soooo...... Ye 😅

gilded cedar Feb 25, 2025, 5:18 AM

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Oh those are fun days.. LOL

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 5:19 AM

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We have 3 ppl total from new recruits and the old one had 5 🤣

gilded cedar Feb 25, 2025, 5:19 AM

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I'm 1 of 2 Network ppl for my company, we rotate oncall weekly..

white wind Feb 25, 2025, 6:16 AM

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olive basin Btw, u got a multimeter? If so could u check the 5V rail what voltage it is. Sho...

Ill try and do this tomorrow.

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I added a GPS, what should the GPS Receive GPIO and Transmit GPIO be?

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 6:24 AM

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Did u solder them on the bottom of the pcb?

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Or?

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white wind Feb 25, 2025, 6:29 AM

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on the back

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olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 6:45 AM

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Were they big enough to solder onto?

white wind Feb 25, 2025, 6:46 AM

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they wernt tooo bad.

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 6:50 AM

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I can make them bigger if need be

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 6:55 AM

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remote jungle is the v0.4 tested already? is it cheaper in total cost compared to the older ve...

This is whats said about v0.4

white wind Feb 25, 2025, 7:21 AM

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having issues with the GT-U7 GPS. Meshtastic isnt picking it up for some reason.

DEBUG | ??:??:?? 69 [GPS] Trying $PCAS06,1*1A (ATGM336H)...
DEBUG | ??:??:?? 70 [GPS] Trying $PCAS06,1*1A (ATGM332D)...
DEBUG | ??:??:?? 70 [GPS] Trying $PAIR021*39 (AG3335)...
DEBUG | ??:??:?? 71 [GPS] Trying $PAIR021*39 (AG3352)...
DEBUG | ??:??:?? 71 [GPS] Trying $PQTMVERNO*58 (LC86)...
DEBUG | ??:??:?? 72 [GPS] Trying $PCAS06,0*1B (L76K)...
DEBUG | ??:??:?? 72 [GPS] Trying $PMTK605*31 (L76B)...
DEBUG | ??:??:?? 73 [GPS] Trying $PMTK605*31 (PA1616S)...
DEBUG | ??:??:?? 73 [GPS] Trying $PMTK605*31 (LS20031)...
WARN  | ??:??:?? 75 [GPS] No GNSS Module (baudrate 9600)
WARN  | ??:??:?? 75 [GPS] Give up on GPS probe and set to 9600```

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Calling it a night. I check back tomorrow.

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 7:41 AM

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Did u swap tx and rx wires?

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Tx - rx

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Rx - tx

heady mulch Feb 25, 2025, 9:05 AM

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olive basin

Note that gps_tx means the tx from the GPS etc

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 10:19 AM

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Gotcha

meager spruce Feb 25, 2025, 12:47 PM

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olive basin This is whats said about v0.4

u may also need to flash the nrf52 chip with a bootloader.
It doesn't matter which one? And there's a chance I won't have to?

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 1:17 PM

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meager spruce > u may also need to flash the nrf52 chip with a bootloader. It doesn't matter w...

Wut 😅

meager spruce Feb 25, 2025, 1:48 PM

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olive basin Wut 😅

I can use any bootloader I want? Like the Xiao one should work?

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 1:48 PM

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😅

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No

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Needs tobe for promicro i think

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Thb

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No clue

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One way to find out

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Xd

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I would use the generic bootloader

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The Meshtastic one

white wind Feb 25, 2025, 2:17 PM

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heady mulch Note that gps_tx means the tx from the GPS etc

so if P0.20 is RX going to TX and P0.22 is TX going to RX
GPS Receive GPIO > 22
GPS Transmit GPIO > 20

heady mulch Feb 25, 2025, 2:19 PM

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white wind so if P0.20 is RX going to TX and P0.22 is TX going to RX GPS Receive GPIO > 22...

no

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other way around

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white wind Feb 25, 2025, 2:25 PM

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thats what I had over night. And no bueno. This should support the GT-U7 GPS?

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Would the HGLRC Mini M100 GPS work? Think i may order that and give it a try.

heady mulch Feb 25, 2025, 2:28 PM

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white wind thats what I had over night. And no bueno. This should support the GT-U7 GPS?

Try them both ways 🙃

white wind Feb 25, 2025, 2:29 PM

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Its going to be like plugging in a usb, 3rd times always the right way.

heady mulch Feb 25, 2025, 2:30 PM

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white wind Its going to be like plugging in a usb, 3rd times always the right way.

https://tenor.com/view/usb-flash-drive-insert-connect-flip-gif-17588800

Tenor

olive basin Feb 25, 2025, 2:45 PM

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Mhm

white wind Feb 25, 2025, 4:38 PM

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still having issues, ordered the HGLRC Mini M100 GPS Module, it should be here tomorrow so going to try that.

white wind Feb 26, 2025, 9:35 PM

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Got the GPS working... So much soldering and unsoldering. I didnt use the pins on the bottom of the board, I soldered directly to the pins. I am going to try and move them back to the ones on the bottom to see if it still works now that I have it working and know it works. This is what I did and the settings that got it to work.

GPS RX to the NRF52 P0.20
GPS TX to the NRF52 P0.22
GPS VCC to NRF52 NRF52
GPS GND to NRF52 GND

Mestastic settings
position.rx_gpio: 20
position.tx_gpio: 22```

gilded cedar Feb 26, 2025, 9:50 PM

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Just put 2.6 on one of my Washtastic boards

white wind Feb 26, 2025, 9:54 PM

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white wind Got the GPS working... So much soldering and unsoldering. I didnt use the pins ...

Got it working on the bottom as well. Hope this helps anyone in the future!

GPS RX to the NRF52 RX (P0.20)
GPS TX to the NRF52 TX (P0.22)
GPS VCC to 3.3v (Back of Board)
GPS GND to GND (Back of Board)

Mestastic settings
position.rx_gpio: 20
position.tx_gpio: 22```

heady mulch Feb 26, 2025, 10:58 PM

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white wind Got it working on the bottom as well. Hope this helps anyone in the future! ``...

What was wrong in the end?

white wind Feb 26, 2025, 11:01 PM

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Just typical troubleshooting…. Typically the RX goes to TX and TX to RX. In this case it’s direct. RX to RX and TX to TX plus the mapping out I put above in meshtastic.

olive basin Feb 26, 2025, 11:23 PM

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Whaaaatttt

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Ummm...... @heady mulch
https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/s/wQHLlkqiI3

heady mulch Feb 26, 2025, 11:51 PM

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olive basin Ummm...... <@893903685451657237> https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/s/wQHLlkqi...

Pass. The boost stuff is beyond me

gilded cedar Feb 27, 2025, 1:03 AM

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Anyone put 2.6 on their washtastic ?

pliant kiln Feb 27, 2025, 3:15 AM

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gilded cedar Anyone put 2.6 on their washtastic ?

Nope - where to get it from? I surely have missed something here...

olive basin Feb 27, 2025, 4:56 AM

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Hmmmm...... Could it be overcurrent stuff 🤔

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2A 🤔

gilded cedar Feb 27, 2025, 1:37 PM

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pliant kiln Nope - where to get it from? I surely have missed something here...

Read the announcement channel blog post.

olive basin Feb 27, 2025, 2:42 PM

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olive basin Hmmmm...... Could it be overcurrent stuff 🤔

@heady mulch
https://www.reddit.com/r/meshtastic/s/uxBLo6jLfI

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jolly wigeon Feb 27, 2025, 8:27 PM

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Washtastic node is up and running!

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Was there a trick to getting it to run off the 5v input? For some reason mine works fine off the pro micro USB-C but it wouldn't power on with only the 5v input (yes, I did forget about the power switch initially but fixed that already 🤦🏼‍♂️)

olive basin Feb 27, 2025, 8:33 PM

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Ummmm...... 😅 U dont. I think on v0.4 u could, not sure. Its also untested so not recommended

jolly wigeon Feb 27, 2025, 8:36 PM

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Ahhh haha no wonder. I feel dumb - just realized I should just feed 5V (off USB) into the solar port instead. Duh!

jolly wigeon Feb 27, 2025, 9:02 PM

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Uhhh oh. Just found out the hard way that I should've checked the polarity more carefully! I didn't notice that the smaller through holes for the battery (under the bigger U6 PH2.0 socket) are the opposite of both U6 and the the through holes for solar (+ on the left, - on the right). Definitely let out some smoke - I'll be more careful with #2 🤦

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Might make a note somewhere for dummies like me (unless I just missed it) 😉

heady mulch Feb 27, 2025, 9:11 PM

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@olive basin make a note: more reverse polarity protection on the next iteration 🙃

olive basin Feb 27, 2025, 9:25 PM

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Ummm... Wut

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Oh

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Oh

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Shit

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Thats not supposed to be like that 😅

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Gotta fix that when i get on a computer

silver crest Feb 27, 2025, 9:55 PM

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jolly wigeon Washtastic node is up and running!

What case is that? Looks cool

jolly wigeon Feb 27, 2025, 10:00 PM

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silver crest What case is that? Looks cool

Just a random "rugged" box I found on Printables and then drilled a hole in for the SMA. I'll see if I can find a link, just sec

jolly wigeon Feb 27, 2025, 10:01 PM

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silver crest What case is that? Looks cool

https://www.printables.com/model/59227-zx82net-ultimate-parametric-rugged-box-snap-closur

Printables.com

zx82net Ultimate Parametric Rugged Box - Snap Closure by zx82net | ...

Remix of my original Rugged Storage Box with a new snap closure and easy two-finger opening opening. | Download free 3D printable STL models

jolly wigeon Feb 28, 2025, 12:05 AM

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Wanted to double check if there are any recommended changes from the standard DIY pro micro/SX1262 settings. I didn't see any likely suspects but figured I'd ask

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FYI the one that I got the polarity wrong definitely let out some smoke but still seems to work fine (and can still charge/run off the battery). Seemed like the smoke came from around U5 or R5 so may try to investigate further later with a multimeter if there are any obvious candidates to check

olive basin Feb 28, 2025, 2:20 AM

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jolly wigeon Wanted to double check if there are any recommended changes from the standard DI...

https://github.com/valzzu/meshtastic-pcbs/blob/main/WashTastic%2Fpics%2FWashTastic Diagram V0.3.png

GitHub

meshtastic-pcbs/WashTastic/pics/WashTastic Diagram V0.3.png at main...

PCBs i've made for meshtastic. Contribute to valzzu/meshtastic-pcbs development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Tx power is what u need to change

heady mulch Feb 28, 2025, 8:47 AM

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Oh yeah, not more than 16 or 17 in the EU.

olive basin Feb 28, 2025, 9:58 AM

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Yup

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Def didn't have it at 22 🙃

heady mulch Feb 28, 2025, 10:03 AM

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I always forget. I've added it to my Femtofox usb-config now, so it's harder to mess up.

olive basin Feb 28, 2025, 10:04 AM

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Gud

gilded cedar Mar 1, 2025, 2:59 PM

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What the chance of being able to swap radio to this ? E22-900M33S LOL

olive basin Mar 1, 2025, 3:13 PM

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The 5v boost most likely can't handle the current

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Rated for 2A

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I mean it might 🤷‍♀️

gilded cedar Mar 1, 2025, 3:24 PM

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Yea, it's a big boy radio.. LOL

meager spruce Mar 1, 2025, 8:31 PM

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it's working ok for me ¯_(ツ)_/¯

heady mulch Mar 1, 2025, 9:09 PM

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meager spruce it's working ok for me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

They need to remember to turn it down to TX power <8 or something, right?

meager spruce Mar 1, 2025, 9:17 PM

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heady mulch They need to remember to turn it down to TX power <8 or something, right?

8 for the M33, I think 25 or leaving it as-is for the M30S

jolly wigeon Mar 2, 2025, 3:33 AM

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Made a little mounting plate for a 4x4x2 Carlon junction box I'd picked up at Home Depot a while back

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I including mounting holes for M2.5 screws (since the M3s I had were a little tight in the WashTastic holes)

olive basin Mar 2, 2025, 4:30 AM

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Nice

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 6:05 AM

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WashTastic fixed i hope

jolly wigeon Mar 3, 2025, 6:10 AM

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olive basin WashTastic fixed i hope

@olive basin no idea if this is actually a good idea but you might consider flipping the + and - on the 5V through holes too (so that + is always on the right when looking at a JST socket from the nearest edge)

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 6:11 AM

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solar is also the other way

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the 5V currently goes the shortest path possible

jolly wigeon Mar 3, 2025, 6:22 AM

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Solar is the same now, no?

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 6:23 AM

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@heady mulch can't find the message of the issue u pointed but this is correct now yes?

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 6:23 AM

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jolly wigeon Solar is the same now, no?

its how its in the image

jolly wigeon Mar 3, 2025, 6:23 AM

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But I see now it looks like you're constrained on the 5v with that mounting hole anyway. Sorry just wondered but sounds like not ideal to switch

heady mulch Mar 3, 2025, 8:07 AM

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olive basin <@893903685451657237> can't find the message of the issue u pointed but this is ...

What is the solar panel specs?

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I think the mosfet is mirrored

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So it needs to prevent usb power back-feeding the solar panel

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But I can't remember.

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 8:18 AM

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heady mulch What is the solar panel specs?

max can be 6V iirc

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i wonder if this is correct now

heady mulch Mar 3, 2025, 8:44 AM

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1 k is a bit low

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25mW at all times...

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 9:15 AM

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1M ohm?

heady mulch Mar 3, 2025, 9:17 AM

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too much

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10k?

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 9:17 AM

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prob

heady mulch Mar 3, 2025, 9:19 AM

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P=V^2/R

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 10:08 AM

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3mW?

heady mulch Mar 3, 2025, 10:10 AM

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Sounds better

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 10:10 AM

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aight

robust canyon Mar 3, 2025, 5:19 PM

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Just built one, it seems it's having some issue with low RSSI on receive

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From 2 ft away Washtastic receives my other node at 50dBm and other node receives Washtastic at 12dBm

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Tested with a diy Ikoka nano and a Heltec. Washtastic gets really high RSSI from both.

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 5:24 PM

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Ummmm....

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🤷‍♀️

robust canyon Mar 3, 2025, 5:33 PM

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olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 5:37 PM

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I wonder what it could be

robust canyon Mar 3, 2025, 5:52 PM

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I've tested a couple different antennas, no change.

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Going to try reflowing the solder especially around the ground pads of the E22 and see if that makes a difference

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 5:56 PM

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Ur the first one to report this so don't know if this issue is only for u or is it for everyone

robust canyon Mar 3, 2025, 6:02 PM

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My best guess would be bad solder joints. I had JLCPCB do everything except the promicro. If that doesn't work I'll try replacing out the E22.

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One thing I did notice while comparing the two boards, the Ikoka has a lot more stitching vias compared to the Washtastic.

Maybe that might help, but I'm talking out of my ass here and have no technical experience with PCB design

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 6:16 PM

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Shouldn't matter rly

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I also soldered promicro myself

heady mulch Mar 3, 2025, 6:23 PM

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@olive basin you're using pin 0.17 for Rx switching, right?

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Might be stuck on Rx mode or something

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 6:23 PM

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Ummm... The one that is listed in the config iirc

heady mulch Mar 3, 2025, 6:24 PM

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Yeah, just think of sources for the problem

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 6:24 PM

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Yee

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It could be bad contact 🤷‍♀️

heady mulch Mar 3, 2025, 6:31 PM

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Or a bad module.

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 6:34 PM

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That too

robust canyon Mar 3, 2025, 7:27 PM

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JLCPCB solder joints

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I'll reflow and report back

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 7:31 PM

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Oh, i see how u soldered the promicro

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U might have some contact issues :)

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The radio module looks good

robust canyon Mar 3, 2025, 7:43 PM

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olive basin U might have some contact issues :)

It's hard to tell but promicro does have pins going through the holes

olive basin Mar 3, 2025, 7:43 PM

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Oh theres pins

gilded cedar Mar 4, 2025, 3:05 AM

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If I post my basic bitch case, can someone please take it and make it better.. LOL

olive basin Mar 4, 2025, 5:08 AM

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I rly should have some sort of a place where ppl could upload images of their builds made with my boards 😅

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@alpine epoch @heady mulch ideas? 🤣

alpine epoch Mar 4, 2025, 6:35 AM

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olive basin <@326961580677922827> <@893903685451657237> ideas? 🤣

here would be good

olive basin Mar 4, 2025, 6:36 AM

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they just get lost here 😅

meager spruce Mar 4, 2025, 7:34 AM

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olive basin they just get lost here 😅

Here then maybe you choose the ones to upload to GitHub? Maybe?

olive basin Mar 4, 2025, 7:37 AM

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hmmmm

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truu

heady mulch Mar 4, 2025, 8:41 AM

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Ask for a diy-builds channel?

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I asked for a DIY channel and we got a thread...

olive basin Mar 4, 2025, 9:16 AM

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hmmmm....

remote jungle Mar 4, 2025, 9:37 AM

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question: is there a reason not to use the CN3791 instead? it appears that it's compatible with a lot more solar panels (up to 28V input)

olive basin Mar 4, 2025, 9:42 AM

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It requires more components 😅

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Maybe on some other board

olive basin Mar 4, 2025, 10:14 AM

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please post what u have done with this here https://discord.com/channels/867578229534359593/1346425369246302258

olive basin Mar 4, 2025, 3:11 PM

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remote jungle question: is there a reason not to use the CN3791 instead? it appears that it's ...

i can change stuff tobe smaller but u can see how much components it reguires

remote jungle Mar 4, 2025, 3:49 PM

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is the PCB size constrained?

heady mulch Mar 4, 2025, 4:04 PM

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remote jungle is the PCB size constrained?

Price goes up above 100mm on a side

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And some services charge by the PCB area

jolly wigeon Mar 4, 2025, 4:34 PM

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Question - I have a few bare boards I am thinking about trying to hand solder. If I don't need the 5V output, are there any components I can leave out (or is all of that needed anyway for the 5V that feeds the E22)?

olive basin Mar 4, 2025, 6:15 PM

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The module works with 3.3v.
I guess u could power it directly from the battery too but u won't be able to get 1W

olive basin Mar 4, 2025, 6:27 PM

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remote jungle is the PCB size constrained?

I mean u can make it as big as u want but it will get more expensive etc and id rather keep my nodes as small as possible

robust canyon Mar 4, 2025, 7:00 PM

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robust canyon I'll reflow and report back

So I was not able to figure it out..reflowed solder on the E22 and promicro and also tried a custom firmware build. I'm assuming it's an issue with the E22.

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Built a second one and it's working great

stray pelican Mar 5, 2025, 12:24 AM

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i'm doing something quite similar to this

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but with an esp32-s3-mini

solid scaffold Mar 5, 2025, 7:54 PM

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Exciting project. I’d be willing to pull the trigger on 0.4 if nobody has yet. Might make a few changes for my own power supply plans but otherwise this is an awesome looking setup.

Has anyone tried the more powerful 900M33S module? The boost converter might not be able to handle the amps but I would be powering with an external supply.

gilded cedar Mar 5, 2025, 9:58 PM

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solid scaffold Exciting project. I’d be willing to pull the trigger on 0.4 if nobody has yet. M...

No one has to my knowledge.. For the radio, no one has. I mentioned it a few days ago also.. Was told boost would need rework.

olive basin Mar 5, 2025, 10:57 PM

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Nobody has not tested 0.4

olive basin Mar 6, 2025, 4:11 PM

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I wonder

heady mulch Mar 6, 2025, 4:34 PM

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Oh...

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Oh no....

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433mhz is max 14dbm...

olive basin Mar 6, 2025, 5:00 PM

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Mmmm

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Dang

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Lol

white wind Mar 6, 2025, 11:50 PM

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is that someone you dont know selling your design?

heady mulch Mar 7, 2025, 12:10 AM

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white wind is that someone you dont know selling your design?

I don't think so.

olive basin Mar 7, 2025, 12:12 AM

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white wind is that someone you dont know selling your design?

It's mine :)

olive basin Mar 7, 2025, 6:08 AM

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idk if this is good

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i wrote some stuff myself and then gave it to chatgpt

silver crest Mar 7, 2025, 4:28 PM

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Hey if it works it works

olive basin Mar 7, 2025, 4:30 PM

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I'm bad at making stuff sound good 😅

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Tbh thay could be better still

heady mulch Mar 7, 2025, 6:27 PM

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olive basin idk if this is good

Pass it to me on a txt and I'll rewrite it.

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Remind me in like 4 hours.

olive basin Mar 7, 2025, 10:35 PM

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heady mulch Remind me in like 4 hours.

Yes hello 🤣

heady mulch Mar 7, 2025, 10:39 PM

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hihi

stray pelican Mar 8, 2025, 7:36 PM

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what battery are you using?

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just a standard li-ion?

olive basin Mar 8, 2025, 8:04 PM

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Yeee

stray pelican Mar 8, 2025, 8:27 PM

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how'd you do the battery management?

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i'm working on a similar project and the hardest part is the battery

olive basin Mar 8, 2025, 8:30 PM

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Soo whats the issue?

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@stray pelican

stray pelican Mar 8, 2025, 9:29 PM

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olive basin Soo whats the issue?

oop sorry for not responding. what protection circuit and what charging circuit did you use

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tp4056?

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i'm thinking of using a buck-boost to get 5v out of the battery

stray pelican Mar 8, 2025, 9:48 PM

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how'd you get both 5v and 3.3v?

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i believe you need a seperate step-down and step-up

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and 1W doesen't require a ham license in the US right? (i mean i have one anyway, but i would like encryption)

heady mulch Mar 8, 2025, 11:05 PM

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Charging is via CN3163, which is superior to the TP405x in that it can charge from solar without going weird.
Protection is from a XB8089D0 - LV cutoff occurs at 2.9V
It has a boost integrated to get the 5V for the radio.
The MCU has its own LDO for 3.3V

heady mulch Mar 8, 2025, 11:06 PM

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stray pelican and 1W doesen't require a ham license in the US right? (i mean i have one anyway...

Pretty sure you lot are allowed 30db radio and 6db gain for total EIRP of 36db.

stray pelican Mar 8, 2025, 11:11 PM

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should be ya

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i don't think i need the xb8089

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because the battery i'm using has its own integrated protection chip

heady mulch Mar 9, 2025, 12:37 AM

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stray pelican because the battery i'm using has its own integrated protection chip

Does your protection chip run down to 2.5V by any chance?

stray pelican Mar 9, 2025, 12:37 AM

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not sure, it's just a little pcb integrated in the battery thingy

heady mulch Mar 9, 2025, 12:37 AM

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Anyway, pretty sure you can just bridge it if you're not bothered.

heady mulch Mar 9, 2025, 12:38 AM

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stray pelican not sure, it's just a little pcb integrated in the battery thingy

Probably a Dw01a, aka the tp4054 of the battery protection world.

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😉

stray pelican Mar 9, 2025, 12:39 AM

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perhaps

heady mulch Mar 9, 2025, 12:45 AM

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We love this particular xb8089 because it cuts off higher, and on normal NRF boards it's possible to drain a lithium cell quite low.

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 2:48 PM

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I have a question, how many here is from EU? And is interested in buying these?

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Not Europe but EU

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@heady mulch do u have ideas?
https://github.com/valzzu/meshtastic-pcbs/issues/10

GitHub

Reversed Polarity · Issue #10 · valzzu/meshtastic-pcbs

Hey There @valzzu ! First off - thanks for creating this and making it open source! I have a few of the 0.3.3 version of Washtastic and they are awesome! I'm rolling them out in our local mesh ...

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It wasn't reversed in the design

remote jungle Mar 9, 2025, 3:13 PM

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depends on how much the price + shipping is

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 3:17 PM

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35€ + tax + 23€ shipping since i have no idea what it actually might be 😅 that was the avarage shipping in eu

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Maybe after i know how much it actually is i can reduce it.

heady mulch Mar 9, 2025, 4:11 PM

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olive basin <@893903685451657237> do u have ideas? https://github.com/valzzu/meshtastic-pcbs...

Dunno. Do you have to old Gerber files?

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I don't want to poke project history because it has so much of it...

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 4:12 PM

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i didnt touch the battery port between 0.3.3 and 0.3.3b 😅

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neither have i done that since the beggining

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so 0.2

heady mulch Mar 9, 2025, 4:13 PM

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I can see that you could swap the connection around, cos they're offset from the pads, but I was struggling to see that you had done that

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 4:13 PM

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its the same layout

heady mulch Mar 9, 2025, 4:13 PM

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Bad transistor?

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 4:13 PM

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🤷‍♀️

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and since it still worked after that happend so idk what happened

heady mulch Mar 9, 2025, 4:14 PM

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Photo of their connector?

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Ah, feckit. From now on just put a bridge rectifier on every connector.

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 4:15 PM

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nothing looks broken on the photos

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so i rly don't know

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it rly could be jlc thing

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hmmm

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i asked to get a phot of the connector

gilded cedar Mar 9, 2025, 4:20 PM

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@olive basin I think we need to convince @dim kernel to make a Washtastic enclosure.. LOL ;P

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 4:20 PM

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🤣

heady mulch Mar 9, 2025, 4:20 PM

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You've got a reverse polarity MOSFET on the positive, and the xb8089 on the negative. I can't see how you can put a battery on the wrong way round unless it was powered on when it was connected.

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 4:20 PM

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ye no clue lol

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or some manufacturing defect

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on the board itself

gilded cedar Mar 9, 2025, 5:13 PM

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Has the 0.4 cherry been popped yet ?

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 5:14 PM

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no 🤣

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i don't have time for that

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plus it costs money lol

gilded cedar Mar 9, 2025, 5:14 PM

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https://tenor.com/view/no-time-busy-aint-nobody-got-time-for-that-gif-15753141

Tenor

gilded cedar Mar 9, 2025, 5:15 PM

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olive basin plus it costs money lol

Being in the military isn't making you filthy rich ? ;P

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 5:15 PM

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nope 🤣

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i get 6,10€ daily and its paid by every 2 weeks 😅

gilded cedar Mar 9, 2025, 5:16 PM

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Is it mandatory for service time in Finland ? Or Volunteer ?

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 5:16 PM

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mandatory

gilded cedar Mar 9, 2025, 5:16 PM

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Ah

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 5:16 PM

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i only got bit over 6 months left 😅

gilded cedar Mar 9, 2025, 5:16 PM

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I joined the army here in the US at 16.. Was in for just under 2 years, and they discharged me for medical reasons.

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What's the mandatory time ? 2 year ?

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 5:17 PM

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6 months, 9 months or a year 😅 depends what u do

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9 months is for special jobs

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and i'm in one of those

gilded cedar Mar 9, 2025, 5:17 PM

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OH! That's not that bad..

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 5:17 PM

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u need to apply to those separetly

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brb

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back ish

jolly wigeon Mar 9, 2025, 6:04 PM

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olive basin or some manufacturing defect

This is the same issue that burned me. The through holes on the battery connector are reversed polarity from the pads just above them. Not a manufacturing issue - the good news is that my board still seems to work despite the smoke

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 6:04 PM

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how tf can they be

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jolly wigeon Mar 9, 2025, 6:06 PM

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I believe this is from after you fixed it

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 6:06 PM

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i don't remember touching the battery port 😅

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oh

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ye

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😅

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nvm

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thanks github 😅

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and commit history

jolly wigeon Mar 9, 2025, 6:08 PM

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https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1315666061416464465/1344776862290935808/Screenshot_2025-02-27_155302.png?ex=67ceaacc&is=67cd594c&hm=f5c6257d8f914552ef5904039da8bdd20e61bc25bcf8a06ff8cafd5cebb44cea&

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That's how mine are

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 6:09 PM

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ye i had completly forgotten that

gilded cedar Mar 9, 2025, 6:09 PM

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olive basin i get 6,10€ daily and its paid by every 2 weeks 😅

If I remember right, I got something like 210 USD a day.. This was in the 90s tho..

olive basin Mar 9, 2025, 6:11 PM

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dang

jolly wigeon Mar 9, 2025, 6:31 PM

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I think mine burned up something on the pro micro bc it seems to work fine after swapping in a new one (and the pro micro that used to be on that Washtastic had issues in other working boards). You might mention that to the person who opened the issue on GitHub.

olive basin Mar 11, 2025, 1:53 PM

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https://github.com/valzzu/meshtastic-pcbs/issues/11
What!!!

GitHub

V0.4 incorrect part number for C26,C27? · Issue #11 · valzzu/meshta...

Trying to order a batch of V0.4 boards from PCBWAY, ran into a couple of issues in the BOM... Part numbers for C26/C27 appear to for larger size (603 vs 402). Also a bit of confusion about BLE ante...

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prob should tell that it might not work at all 😅

heady mulch Mar 11, 2025, 1:57 PM

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I think you should!

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You need a status table on the front page saying which ones to use

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Or a release of the correct files

olive basin Mar 11, 2025, 2:33 PM

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😅

heady mulch Mar 11, 2025, 3:10 PM

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Well, your most expensive PCB yet...

olive basin Mar 11, 2025, 3:14 PM

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indeed 😅

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tho its pcbway too

heady mulch Mar 11, 2025, 3:18 PM

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Yeah, those guys....

olive basin Mar 11, 2025, 3:19 PM

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mhm

gilded cedar Mar 11, 2025, 4:39 PM

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So this is odd.. I got a notification from Meshtastic android app, saying my board is at 2% battery, but when I goto the node, it says 31% still.

olive basin Mar 11, 2025, 4:46 PM

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Intresting

silver crest Mar 11, 2025, 5:22 PM

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olive basin 😅

Why’s it so expensive? What’s different about this new version than the older one?

olive basin Mar 11, 2025, 5:25 PM

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Pcbway plus nrf52 is on the pcb itself

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4 layers

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I do don't recommend getting it

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Its not tested

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Plus it has ina3221

heady mulch Mar 11, 2025, 6:03 PM

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olive basin Plus it has ina3221

Stop stop! This sales pitch is too good. Where is your store page?

olive basin Mar 11, 2025, 6:03 PM

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V0.3.3b doesn't have ina 🙃

heady mulch Mar 11, 2025, 6:05 PM

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Then I don't want it!

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https://tenor.com/view/parks-and-recreation-tv-show-ron-swanson-nick-offerman-throwing-away-computer-gif-17541708

Tenor

gilded cedar Mar 11, 2025, 7:44 PM

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The NRF MCU is $$$$$ from PCB manfs..

heady mulch Mar 11, 2025, 7:45 PM

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And yet only $ on a pro-micro 🤔

gilded cedar Mar 11, 2025, 7:45 PM

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Yea

heady mulch Mar 11, 2025, 7:46 PM

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The keeb folk think they're old or reclaimed stock

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But who has found a shipping container of 1 000 000 MCUs?

gilded cedar Mar 12, 2025, 1:13 AM

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So at 23% now, android app still showing its at 2%..

robust canyon Mar 12, 2025, 3:23 AM

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Does the charging IC on anyone elses promicro get hot AF when the following conditions are met?

usb connected
switch ON position
LiPo connected

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No smoke but I can't hold my finger to it for more than a second

gilded cedar Mar 12, 2025, 3:34 AM

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Never tested IC temps..

robust canyon Mar 12, 2025, 3:35 AM

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Yeah idk if it just randomly started or if it's been this way all this time

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I've charged it multiple times and I by chance happened to touch the usb c shield and it was hot

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Heat seems to be coming from the LTH7 module

olive basin Mar 12, 2025, 3:41 AM

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No clue 😅

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Its trying its best to supply enough current to sustain the whole board so yeee.....

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Anyway

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Idk

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Trying to charge and supply the board with like 100mA idk xd

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Or 300mA if boosted

robust canyon Mar 12, 2025, 4:04 AM

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Does not do it when the switch is turned off tho

olive basin Mar 12, 2025, 4:39 AM

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hmmmm......

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its prob trying to charge the battery 🤷‍♀️

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not rly sure

silver crest Mar 12, 2025, 4:52 AM

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robust canyon Does the charging IC on anyone elses promicro get hot AF when the following cond...

Are you using PD usb c like a usb c to c cable or use c to usb a like for an old phone brick. If you use PD it will get really hot

heady mulch Mar 12, 2025, 4:56 AM

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robust canyon Does not do it when the switch is turned off tho

the poor thing is trying to supply 670mA at 5V from 500mA max at 3.3V.

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https://tenor.com/view/star-trek-star-trek-tos-scotty-mr-scott-montgomery-scott-gif-25876523

Tenor

robust canyon Mar 12, 2025, 6:01 AM

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silver crest Are you using PD usb c like a usb c to c cable or use c to usb a like for an old...

I am using PD, good to know

olive basin Mar 12, 2025, 6:04 AM

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heady mulch the poor thing is trying to supply 670mA at 5V from 500mA max at 3.3V.

its actually trying to power it from the bat pin 😅

olive basin Mar 12, 2025, 6:04 AM

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silver crest Are you using PD usb c like a usb c to c cable or use c to usb a like for an old...

promicro doesent support pd does it?

heady mulch Mar 12, 2025, 8:03 AM

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Its got cc1/cc2 resistors for normal 5v operations, I think

olive basin Mar 12, 2025, 8:12 AM

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Ye

gilded cedar Mar 12, 2025, 3:31 PM

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Ok, so I let the node fully kill the battery. It ran at 2% from app notification for over 12 hours I think..

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It died around 3am PST this morning.

heady mulch Mar 12, 2025, 4:05 PM

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Hmmmm... My DIY nodes run at 0% for like a day.

gilded cedar Mar 12, 2025, 7:39 PM

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It may have been longer honestly. Not sure how to track it..

gilded cedar Mar 12, 2025, 8:00 PM

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If you can find the nrf chip for cheap, you can send them to the pcb manf and they will install them..

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What is the cost diff between v3 and v4 ?

olive basin Mar 12, 2025, 8:28 PM

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Ummm.... 200 xd

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I paid 200 for 10x

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Euro's

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And then that one person has $400 tho idk how many

gilded cedar Mar 12, 2025, 11:02 PM

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olive basin I paid 200 for 10x

You bought 10 v0.4 ? or v0.3 ?

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I know 5 was around 120 USD for v3

silver crest Mar 12, 2025, 11:04 PM

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I think that’s what I paid for v3

olive basin Mar 13, 2025, 3:44 AM

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gilded cedar You bought 10 v0.4 ? or v0.3 ?

V0.2

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But 0.3.3b is prob about the same

gilded cedar Mar 13, 2025, 3:51 AM

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olive basin V0.2

Ah, ya, pretty sure it is.. I don't remember which version I got from Jude now..

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But it was def a 0.3.x

olive basin Mar 13, 2025, 4:16 AM

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b is the newest

silver crest Mar 13, 2025, 4:59 PM

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Attempting to port this board to meshcore if anyone is interested. Never done it before so we will see how it goes

olive basin Mar 13, 2025, 5:05 PM

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I mean it should work lol

gilded cedar Mar 13, 2025, 11:11 PM

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Just out of pure boredum, can an ESP32 be wired up to this board ?

heady mulch Mar 14, 2025, 12:59 AM

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gilded cedar Just out of pure boredum, can an ESP32 be wired up to this board ?

yes

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just follow the pin mapping through

olive basin Mar 16, 2025, 12:51 PM

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What have i done to this poor thing

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olive basin Mar 16, 2025, 3:05 PM

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Who ever wanted cn3791 on WashTastic u got what u asked

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Should work fine 😅

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Not sure about the version number yet tho

#WashTastic - 1W node based on E22-900M30S and promicro NRF52