So, I have completed three versions of the Front Array PCB. I love doing these types of SMD soldering and now, I think I am not that rusty anymore. But, I must admit, soldering these boards are a challenge. Lesson for the day (for me) is that I must not miss my own steps and […]
20220715 The Butle… er, 4017 did it
BE LUCKY ON A FRIDAY EVENING (or TGIF) So, right after I made the video for the previous post, I notice that two of the green LEDs in the scanning array is not lighting up. They are the same LEDs which had the same problem when I first soldered them a few days ago. It’s […]
20220715 The Ice Blue LED
OK, so I wanted to have something different for my own TR-595E Tricorder. At the top left of the front, the LEDs are either Amber/Orange (ArkysLab) or Yellow (eFX, Master replicas and the rest of Starfleet). So, I wanted to try something a little whitish. BUT I DO NOT HAVE A 0805 ICE BLUE So, […]
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20220714 Troubleshooting the Front Array
PREVIOUSLY ON THE LAST POST… Rushing back right after work, I made up the list on how to troubleshoot the PCB. Although this might not be a big deal, it does make me worry. This is the board which I playfully flexed, because it is only 0.8mm thick. At this moment, I want to suspect […]
