There are quite a lot of inexpensive and fairly reliable PCB manufacturers that can produce double-sided PCB’s with solder-mask and silkscreen in a day or two, but what if you need it now? I will not cover expensive prototyping machinery nor messy printer/etching process instead let’s use a 20W Fiber laser. Because… who does not […]
Read MoreC920 rework kit updates
Recently updated C920 webcam version was released featuring new PCB. These changes introduced two unexpected issues: wiring is different and new PCB has mechanical interference with aluminium rework kit back plate. Test-point locations If you rework webcam by yourself, please use pin-out diagram as pictured below to solder wires. TP24 – VCC TP26 – USB […]
Read MoreMaking best webcam even better
I have been planing to release Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam aluminium unibody rework kit for a while and as soon as I got time, designed and ordered a prototype. After receiving manufactured parts found few minor overlooked issues, but all has been fixed now. Can’t believe how small and slim it is compared to Logitech […]
Read MoreUnusual tasks with images – stacking pictures
Stacking images always has been a favorite topic for astro or timelapse photographers. In most cases computational photography opens complete new dimension to taking pictures and acquiring awesome results. There are countless commercial software packages with some advantages or limitations. My mind about simple tasks has always been on DIY side – I think it […]
Read MoreDIY PCB inspection microscope
Despite how good microscope you have, stand is still very important part of final assembly. And while there are many commercial ones made of cast iron, they might cost more than a microscope head itself. I decided to make stand from wildly available material laying around – it’s MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard). Advantages – stable […]
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