open renewables
a new project I’m working on to gather all the published and free expertise on renewables. There’s a lot of information out there! One thing I really want to see happen is the development of a...
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This aim of this project is to build a small, adjustable DC/DC converter with an input from 1v -> 5v and an output of 5v->12v at up to 1.2A. With a 3v to 9v conversion at 1A it is 85% efficient....
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Over the years I’ve learnt a lot about PCB design from other people (mostly on the internet). I had a chance to give some knowledge back at a beginner’s PCB workshop for OSHCamp 2014 as part of...
View ArticleSMT stencils with a cheap vinyl cutter
With a load of SMT circuit boards (from OSH Park) to build for Bristol Braille project, I decided to finally try using a reflow oven instead of hand soldering. The needle for my solder paste syringe...
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