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Its been a while since I’ve done any work on the Arduimometer, but I think I’ve made a step in the right direction.
Using eagle cad, I’ve thrown together a breakout board for the DS3231M+ real time clock for testing purposes. Once I’m happy with the schematic, I’m going to bring it over to create the PCB layout. From there, I’ll …..
First of all, let me say good luck to everyone entering their designs into the 555 contest and kudos to Jeri and everyone involved in the creation of the contest. I wanted to enter, but I’ve been busy with work, school, and getting this damned Arduimometer up and running.
For me, this Arduimometer has been and is going to be one …..
I’m here sitting at work, thinking only about my Arduimometer, and how I’m supposed to power this thing. Running an Arduino with a 16 x 2 backlit LCD display isn’t going to last very long on battery power.
Quick note: The property where I’m going to be raising these Arduimometers is sans power. Their isn’t even a house (yet), just a …..
Once I’m finished prototyping the electronics for the arduimometer, I’m going to design a custom PCB and use the DIY method with Ferric Chloride (FeCl3) and a single sided copper clad board to create the PCB.
I just ordered some Ferric chloride solution, some copper clad boards, and some Datak tin plate from Electronics Express. I’ve heard good things about them …..
Just found out about HackHut via the 555contest website and decided to join in on the fun.
I’ve had a site over at tumblr, but the format over there isn’t geared towards “hackers” or “makers,” where as here on HackHut, everybody is of like minds with similar interests which leads to a better potential ‘following’.
I’m relatively new the whole Hacking world …..
