We have been busy validating the peripherals and interfaces on the @particleiot.bsky.social Tachyon EVT units. This is me “testing” the SPI interface.
So far, I have a Spotify now-playing info fetcher, an Instagram photo streamer, and voice controlled radar and weather data display!
So far, I have a Spotify now-playing info fetcher, an Instagram photo streamer, and voice controlled radar and weather data display!
February 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We have been busy validating the peripherals and interfaces on the @particleiot.bsky.social Tachyon EVT units. This is me “testing” the SPI interface.
So far, I have a Spotify now-playing info fetcher, an Instagram photo streamer, and voice controlled radar and weather data display!
So far, I have a Spotify now-playing info fetcher, an Instagram photo streamer, and voice controlled radar and weather data display!
I ended up sawing off the “non-essential” portion of the PCB and resoldered the LCD at a right angle to suite my needs. Sorry Joey!
January 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I ended up sawing off the “non-essential” portion of the PCB and resoldered the LCD at a right angle to suite my needs. Sorry Joey!
The board includes full documentation printed right on the back. I’ve been searching for a low-power LCD for my solar-powered sculptures, and this might be the perfect fit. It consumes just 20uA and has all the right symbols for the job. ⚡🌞
January 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The board includes full documentation printed right on the back. I’ve been searching for a low-power LCD for my solar-powered sculptures, and this might be the perfect fit. It consumes just 20uA and has all the right symbols for the job. ⚡🌞
Take a look at this stunning LCD SAO (Silly Add-On) board designed by the brilliant Joey Castillo @joeycastillo.bsky.social, the creator of the Sensor Watch project! Joey was kind enough to give me this board at last year’s @hackaday-feed.bsky.social Supercon. 🌟
January 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Take a look at this stunning LCD SAO (Silly Add-On) board designed by the brilliant Joey Castillo @joeycastillo.bsky.social, the creator of the Sensor Watch project! Joey was kind enough to give me this board at last year’s @hackaday-feed.bsky.social Supercon. 🌟
The utility boxes are the Plano 3700 series that I bought about 8 years ago on a sale.
January 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The utility boxes are the Plano 3700 series that I bought about 8 years ago on a sale.
Gorgeous day for making saw dust. I repurposed some old plywood for making a freestanding shelving unit for the Plano utility boxes.
January 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Gorgeous day for making saw dust. I repurposed some old plywood for making a freestanding shelving unit for the Plano utility boxes.
A Seeedstudio Xiao ESP32S3 driving a 240x240 TFT display
December 31, 2024 at 11:57 PM
A Seeedstudio Xiao ESP32S3 driving a 240x240 TFT display
Pepper’s Ghost with a beam spliting cube
December 31, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Pepper’s Ghost with a beam spliting cube
This was a fun project! A Particle Photon 2 connects over Wi-Fi to retrieve the day’s weather forecast, sunrise and sunset times, and wind conditions, displaying everything on an @adafruit 170x320 TFT screen.
December 27, 2024 at 6:13 PM
This was a fun project! A Particle Photon 2 connects over Wi-Fi to retrieve the day’s weather forecast, sunrise and sunset times, and wind conditions, displaying everything on an @adafruit 170x320 TFT screen.
An old USB-C phone dock makes for a perfect programming/charging station for this little lander! 🚀
December 23, 2024 at 8:21 PM
An old USB-C phone dock makes for a perfect programming/charging station for this little lander! 🚀
Running some test animations on the latest lander sculpture. I had to time box myself this weekend to work on the console design, otherwise I can spend countless hours tweaking and redesigning it 😅
#circuitsculpture
#circuitsculpture
December 23, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Running some test animations on the latest lander sculpture. I had to time box myself this weekend to work on the console design, otherwise I can spend countless hours tweaking and redesigning it 😅
#circuitsculpture
#circuitsculpture
Made some progress last night. Added a PDM microphone, battery, and legs!
December 19, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Made some progress last night. Added a PDM microphone, battery, and legs!
Creating a little pocket in the back where the battery will go.
December 17, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Creating a little pocket in the back where the battery will go.
Using simple fixtures and paper templates to align the frame.
December 17, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Using simple fixtures and paper templates to align the frame.
New sculpture in the making! Using @adafruit.com 170x320 TFT display and pairing it with a Particle Photon 2
December 17, 2024 at 6:31 PM
New sculpture in the making! Using @adafruit.com 170x320 TFT display and pairing it with a Particle Photon 2
Lots of rain in the forecast 🌧️
December 11, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Lots of rain in the forecast 🌧️
Reunited with my precious Casio watch that I had accidentally left at the SFO airport’s security check point more that a month ago. They finally found it! They had to retrieve it from the “non-valuable” bins 😅
December 6, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Reunited with my precious Casio watch that I had accidentally left at the SFO airport’s security check point more that a month ago. They finally found it! They had to retrieve it from the “non-valuable” bins 😅
Crisp winter afternoon. I don’t mind how green it gets here in California during the winter months!
December 4, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Crisp winter afternoon. I don’t mind how green it gets here in California during the winter months!
I had picked up a few RF dummy loads from Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen a couple of weeks ago for cheap. Passive tests seem good this far!
November 23, 2024 at 5:12 AM
I had picked up a few RF dummy loads from Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen a couple of weeks ago for cheap. Passive tests seem good this far!
And lots of cute robots
November 21, 2024 at 8:22 PM
And lots of cute robots
Some free-form electronics sculptures (mostly decorative)
November 21, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Some free-form electronics sculptures (mostly decorative)
M5Stack had a booth with all of their modular platforms.
November 21, 2024 at 8:22 PM
M5Stack had a booth with all of their modular platforms.
Got a chance to see the clockwork’s products in person. Really well made!
November 21, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Got a chance to see the clockwork’s products in person. Really well made!
I recently got a chance to visit Shenzhen Maker Faire during a work trip. Here are some highlights!
Full-color PCBs have taken over!
Full-color PCBs have taken over!
November 21, 2024 at 8:22 PM
I recently got a chance to visit Shenzhen Maker Faire during a work trip. Here are some highlights!
Full-color PCBs have taken over!
Full-color PCBs have taken over!