Another quick PCB manufacturer review. This time it was an audioohmmeter sent to Elecrow PCB service. Price was $9.90 + $3.72 shipment. I ordered 5 pieces, got 10. Nice! Overall quality looks very good. Lets see it in details. (more…)
Xubuntu upgrade to 13.10 with troubles
New (X)Ubuntu switched to systemd and it brought new challenges with upgrading. I use Xubuntu fork but this might affect others as well. I can’t turn off or hibernate the computer. Even after logout there are no buttons for powering off. And I can’t access NetworkManager. (more…)
Windows 8 SDK
MS Visual C++ 2012 SDK might be already mature enough and lots of libraries are being built with this version these days. Its support for C++11 is also supposedly better so lets try it. This is not a review. Only a simple “how to” about installing and troubleshooting. (more…)
OSH Park PCB prototyping
I’ve sent a little LED dimmer PCB to OSH Park service. For 4.6 USD it is a great deal. Vias are 0.8 mm in diameter and 0.3 mm drill. SMD components are 0805. The result? Very good. (more…)
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