Re: BreadboardTOH
 

have to adjust 3d model to latest pcb design, but only breadboard and headers from the pcb will be visible!

i can make the pcb and parts visible from the outside if that is preferable, but i like it to be protected inside the casing!

Re: BreadboardTOH
 

Will there be an option for just the PCB, assembled and programmed but without the case and the breadboard? Not in the store ATM. If there were such an option, what would the price difference be?

Re: BreadboardTOH
 

I will look into this tomorrow!

Re: BreadboardTOH
 

I think you are better of printing a version of the MyHalf by Kimmo, that has basically the same functionality. But added the option. (original costs + assembling &programming - the costs of the casing and breadboard)

The PCB is finalized and ordered a shitload of them

https://dl.dropbox.com/s/8ct71q28ofg53vv/pcb_final.JPG

Also, hooked about 3 euros of parts to my Jolla yesterday (5V step up and stereo amplifier) to power two full sized speakers without external power source. VIDEO
Important question: how do you determine how powerful a phone is? Processing speed? Pixels? Or amps and dB? :D

Re: BreadboardTOH
 

Yes, I figured that one too when I actually engaged my brain. What I wanted to do was scavenging one of my useless TOHs for the purpose, placing the PCB on the outside. But then I realized the components are on the wrong side so I may end up doing my own PCB, or not use a PCB at all (e.g. use part of the breadboard instead).

OTOH, my birthday is coming and my other half has already asked me for my wishlist so... ;)

Re: BreadboardTOH
 

I was going to make something very similar to this, i'll get around to it one day...

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Now I want to buy a Jolla :)

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Small update:

- Ready to order all SMD components. Changed from the parts I regularly use (603 package) to a lot larger package (1206), which will make soldering very easy.
http://kevinrye.net/files/smd-sizes.png
Will wait with ordering untill PCBs are sent, to avoid cashflow issues now

- PCBs are ordered, but manufacturer is not the most flexible. Had one issue with file, so had to adjust design and upload again. Now the next issue is that the manufacturer has two files... Uch.
http://media.giphy.com/media/qGrbNfcDRQohO/giphy.gif

Latest casing:
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/2za1pst58xhh79o/casing.JPG

Re: BreadboardTOH
 

Hmm, PCBs are ready and shipped already!

Will order parts and finalize casing this week.

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This is really cool.
that's exactly what I was thinking about the first time I read about I2C capability of Jolla.

Too bad I can't think of anything I would really do with it - I'm almost tempted to buy one just because THIS is really what makes the Jolla special....