{"id":825,"date":"2020-09-04T11:25:24","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T15:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chewbode.com\/?p=825"},"modified":"2020-09-04T11:35:59","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T15:35:59","slug":"new-equipment-continued-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chewbode.com\/index.php\/2020\/09\/04\/new-equipment-continued-building\/","title":{"rendered":"New Equipment, Continued Building"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As I was building out some electronics over the past few days, I realized that my setup was lacking, so I ordered some new tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I started off getting a Hakko FA-400<\/a> fume extractor to remove the solder smoke. For some reason I’ve never had an extractor, and I decided this week I needed one. I researched the cost and time it would take to 3D print and build my own, and the effort just wasn’t worth it to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next up is the Kaisi Silicone Repair Mat<\/a>. These things are great as it prevents parts from rolling off the workbench onto the floor and from getting mixed together with its built-in trays. Also, since it’s silicone, the parts that you place on it don’t slide around a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly is a two-piece system. I saw a great review on the QuadHands Workbench Mount<\/a> over at The Makers Workbench<\/a> YouTube page. This system is really nice with it’s strong magnetic helping hands and heavy metal base. As is seen in the video, I also got a PanaVise Model 201<\/a> to mount in the center. These are great for holding large parts or circuit boards you’re trying to solder. Here’s a picture of the new setup with only one helping-hand attached:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New soldering station setup.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With all this in place, I decided to build a the Indie Badge kit from HackerBox 57. This is essentially a badge you’d get at a (nerd) convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fully assembled Indie Badge from HackerBox 57.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This unit has an IR transmitter and receiver, composite audio and video out, a joystick with two buttons, a small speaker, all backed by a TTGO ESP32<\/a>. As you can see at the top of the picture, I’ve also wired up an old 3.7V 1530mAh cellphone battery so this thing can be mobile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The TTGO board is pretty amazing. Full color 1.14″ screen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, plus a battery connector that allows you to charge through the onboard USB-C connector. I’ve never really used an ESP32 before, but I’m considering starting to now, with or without display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyway, as I slip into day 7 of my time off, I’m feeling relaxed and rested. I intend on spending the remaining time relaxing more and getting some more electronics and coding projects done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Added to movie library: Synecdoche, New York<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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