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@martinfasani @gojimmypi @fast_code_r_us @unexpectedmaker That is a buck converter, not a boost - but yes something like that is a better option if you need the higher current. And I presume you used the SGM6029C variant, as none of the others can do 3.3V out.

@gojimmypi @fast_code_r_us @KeanM @unexpectedmaker Thanks Jimmy. I fully agree. I think we will go with jlcpcb.com/api/file/downl… SGMicro boost converter that is really low consumption and we already tried it in a C6 prototype PCB

Dear electronics makers like @KeanM @unexpectedmaker would like to try this double MCP1700 setup. Since it has only 250 mA output, would like to double that, having 500 mA Is that a good idea? Any cons ? Part: jlcpcb.com/partdetail/Mic…

@martinfasani @unexpectedmaker Best not. Split the loads if you can, else pick a different LDO. Agree with what @gojimmypi said.

@martinfasani It is even worse when the power pins are swapped

The horror!

@WTFJHT Only the best. LOL!

Scoop: Alina Habba Emerges as Front-Runner For Trump Press Secretary mediaite.com/trump/scoop-al…

@peckmaths @abcnews That may be a bit misleading/confusing, but it isn't wrong. The PM interview is with Albo.

@w4www_raker @nuclearlighter But he said wrong answers only 😉

@nuclearlighter Chainsaw

I'm sitting in the server room right now, listening to Bad Sector and thinking how to solve THIS. What would you do in my place? Wrong answers only.

Wordle 1,207 1/6* 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 😁

Big launch day on my #livestream tomorrow! I'm finally making #RGBTouch Mini and #OMGS3 available... and I'm not even nervous about it, much ;) youtube.com/live/gzq696H0n… #maker #products #electronics #release

@gudnotevl The zoo is indeed quite good.

In Dubbo for the night. What's Dubbo like? I'm an ex cop and my son-in-law is very proficient in Arakan but we won't be walking anywhere after dark... apparently the zoo is great though!

@eevblog Don't be silly ;)

I do not need another storage room. I do not need another storage room. I do not need another storage room. I do not need another storage room. I do not need another storage room. I do not need another storage room. I do not need another storage room.

@ElecNotes @GregDavill @eevblog It also make it easier to fix screwups

@GregDavill @eevblog If you do it neatly, I find it has a much better chance of working. The reason is, I think, that you are more ordered in your thinking, and less likely to make mistakes. And the added as is that it looks much better!

Sometimes I do neat bodge wires 😍

Wire Markings Printed on Cables - What do they mean? Let's talk about it: bit.ly/3WxMV38 #TechForum #protip

My wife’s sewing machine has suffered from RIFA madness. What a mess!

@LiKimmo @electrokean @digikey @arduino Works ok in separate browser, but fails within the embedded browser of Twitter/X app. So it is location cookie related, and not gracefully handled by DK websites.

@electrokean @digikey @arduino go once to digikey.com then select your location, and try the link again?

Let's unbox the @arduino PLC Starter kit! 👇 Ready to buy? Find it here: bit.ly/3yi7ngk #arduino #electronics #unboxing

@LiKimmo @digikey @arduino Ah, it works in Safari but not within Twitter/X app embedded browser. So the problem is likely cookie related.

@LiKimmo @digikey @arduino That link fails for me also, with error too many redirects

@unexpectedmaker OMG, WTF, WOW, LOL 🫠

Something new... youtu.be/4-1lS4fGJ20 #maker #electronics #esp32s3 #firstbuild

@General_Boobies @eevblog @senatorbabet It wasn’t Jack Black who said it, but his bandmate Kyle Gass

There is no place in Australia for those who wish for the assassination of others.

@GregDavill I think mine was delivered today. A pity I’m stuck in hospital…

Some slick looking hardware. I'm a sucker for seeing the PCBs, but the enclosure does make this thing feel more like a tool than just a project. Pictured the production version next to my homemade early prototype board form 2020.

@toybuilder @MakeAugusta To get around this I’ve swapped the Prolific PL2303 to an FT232RL on a few pieces of test equipment that came with isolated RS232 to USB adapters. Same pinout but doesn’t require external crystal.

@MakeAugusta Separate from counterfeit FTDI ICs (where FTDI wrote anti-counterfeit code to brick them). This vendor EOLd and deprecated Windows support at Win10 for older USB-VCP IC. prolific.com.tw/US/ShowProduct…

I have a bunch of USB serial adapters that are no longer working with Win10/Win11, lacking driver support. Thank goodness I have some Chromebooks that happily works with them so that I can still connect to a DB9 RS232 port!