Tag Archives: DIY

ICSP Pogo Pin Programming Adaptor

Driven by my frustration at not being able to find a reasonably cheap supply of 2x3pin shrouded header sockets, I have knocked up an adaptor to avoid using them altogether. This is not a new idea and I’ve seen a … Continue reading

Posted in Building, Tools | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on ICSP Pogo Pin Programming Adaptor

Something A Bit Different

Whilst waiting for the minDUINO v1.5/6 boards to appear, I took part in my local radio club’s DF Hunt (Direction Finding – Find the hidden station). As it is, myself and my team colleague, Ian G7PHD won the contest! Although … Continue reading

Posted in Building | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Something A Bit Different

Park Life

I have now had a lesson in patience. My PCBs arrived from OSH Park yesterday. They are of top quality. However, I should have checked over my design a few times before submission. On the face of it, they look … Continue reading

Posted in Equipment | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Park Life

UV Exposure

The next step I had to take was to obtain or create a UV Exposure box. I had already had experience with one due to another interest but that model, while easily up to the task, was prohibitively expensive. I … Continue reading

Posted in Equipment | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on UV Exposure