Category Archives: Open Source Hardware

RGBW LED Controller v3.1

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Jeremy

The new RGBW LED Controller is here! The video above shows some of the things it can do, but here is a list of improvements: IRLB8721PBF MOSFET’s – More power! Double sided and thicker board traces More output headers Cleaner … Continue reading →

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Programming the Square Inch – TQFP Jig

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Jeremy

First, I am happy to announce that the One Square Inch of Goodness and the FTDI Adapter are in the stock now and available for purchase! In the video above, I show how I programmed the assembled kits as well … Continue reading →

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Really Small(s) GPS

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Jeremy

Hi peeps, I have been wanting to make a small GPS device (GPS receiver and some sort of screen) that I could carry around for a while now, but I didn’t want it to be too big, so I made … Continue reading →

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Fast Voltage Switching FTDI Adapter

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Jeremy

I have been working more with 3.3 volt projects lately and wanted to make programming them with an FTDI adapter as easy as possible. Sure you can switch most FTDI adapters from 3.3 to 5 volts (the FT232RL chip has a built … Continue reading →

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One Square Inch of Goodness

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Jeremy

So a while ago I discovered that I needed a microcontroller in a really tight space. I tried an ATmega328P PU (DIP package), but try as I may, It would not fit. The answer? The ATmega328P AU (TQFP) this is … Continue reading →

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