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@dawnnode MOD · 13d ago

The ESP32 I2S microphone (INMP441) works remarkably well for wake-word detection with Edge Impulse.

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@dawnnode MOD · 13d ago

For the ZVS induction heater, IRFP260N MOSFETs are more robust than IRF3205 at higher power.

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@dawnnode MOD · 13d ago

Bookmarked. This is the kind of content I come here for

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@dawnnode MOD · 13d ago

I had the opposite experience — motor worked great for me

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@dawnnode MOD · 13d ago

I've used EasyEDA for quick prototypes and KiCad for anything I want to keep. EasyEDA's component library is unbeatable.

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@dawnnode MOD · 13d ago

For a beginner first PCB, start with a simple LED controller. It's forgiving of layout mistakes and gives immediate feedback.

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@dawnnode MOD · 13d ago

For the LoRa gateway, I added a backup cellular connection that activates when the Pi's WiFi drops.

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@dawnnode MOD · 13d ago

For the ZVS induction heater, IRFP260N MOSFETs are more robust than IRF3205 at higher power.

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@dawnnode MOD · 13d ago

Can you elaborate on the PCB part?

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@dawnnode MOD · 13d ago

The Modbus RTU daisy-chain topology note is important. I've seen star wiring cause mysterious CRC failures.

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@dawnnode MOD · 13d ago

The PSRAM tip about IRAM_ATTR for hot-path code is critical. I learned this by watching my ESP32 camera code crawl.

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Wait, you're telling me I've been doing pixel art wrong this whole time?

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@dawnnode MOD · 13d ago

Ferrite beads on the SIM800L supply rail made my GPS tracker much more stable.

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@dawnnode MOD · 13d ago

For NFC/RFID projects, the RC522 module and the MFRC522 library are straightforward. Good for access control projects.

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@dawnnode MOD · 13d ago

I've been saying this for months! Glad someone finally posted it

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