<p>My latest blog post: Reverse Engineering a Broken Night Light - Part 1 - Tear Down </p><p><a href="https://mikecoats.com/night-light-part-1/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="mikecoats.com/night-light-part-1/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mikecoats.com/night-light-part</span><span class="invisible">-1/</span></a></p><p>We bought our first Night Light when our daughter was born; within 3 years, it and its replacement had broken. Let's tear it down, reverse-engineer what's left, and build it back up with some extra 'smart' features.</p><p><a href="/tags/electronics/" rel="tag">#electronics</a> <a href="/tags/hardware/" rel="tag">#hardware</a> <a href="/tags/reverseengineering/" rel="tag">#reverseEngineering</a></p>
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<p>My latest blog post: VanSpoof - Prototype 2 - Shrunken PCBs</p><p><a href="https://mikecoats.com/van-spoof-prototype-2-hardware/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="mikecoats.com/van-spoof-prototype-2-hardware/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mikecoats.com/van-spoof-protot</span><span class="invisible">ype-2-hardware/</span></a></p><p>The VanSpoof PCB has to be no bigger than 31.5 mm by 21.5 mm to fit. Unfortunately, Molex's SMD footprints are quite wide so the board needed a fair bit of layout work to make everything fit.</p><p><a href="/tags/ebike/" rel="tag">#eBike</a> <a href="/tags/electronics/" rel="tag">#electronics</a> <a href="/tags/hardware/" rel="tag">#hardware</a> <a href="/tags/opensource/" rel="tag">#openSource</a> <a href="/tags/reverseengineering/" rel="tag">#reverseEngineering</a> <a href="/tags/vanmoof/" rel="tag">#vanMoof</a></p>
<p>My latest blog post: VanSpoof v1.0</p><p><a href="https://mikecoats.com/van-spoof-v1-0/" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>mikecoats.com/van-spoof-v1-0/</a></p><p>I'm happy to announce the v1.0 release of VanSpoof. My VanMoof X3 now starts up, without an e-shifter connected, and does not show an Error 44 status! The bike thinks it's connected to a working, functional, e-shifter!</p><p><a href="/tags/ebike/" rel="tag">#eBike</a> <a href="/tags/electronics/" rel="tag">#electronics</a> <a href="/tags/opensource/" rel="tag">#openSource</a> <a href="/tags/reverseengineering/" rel="tag">#reverseEngineering</a> <a href="/tags/rustlang/" rel="tag">#rustLang</a> <a href="/tags/stm32/" rel="tag">#stm32</a> <a href="/tags/vanmoof/" rel="tag">#vanMoof</a></p>
<p>if your <a href="/tags/electronics/" rel="tag">#electronics</a> are working fine with a reasonable trade in (you get a significant amount of money off an upgrade) or your broken electronics are fixable (they probably are!) and you are considering an upgrade, you don't need an upgrade, you need to change your mindset</p><p><a href="/tags/consumerism/" rel="tag">#consumerism</a> <a href="/tags/righttorepair/" rel="tag">#righttorepair</a> <a href="/tags/laptop/" rel="tag">#laptop</a></p>
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<p>Is there an <a href="/tags/electronics/" rel="tag">#electronics</a> community on here?</p>
<p>My latest blog post: Back 2 Basics - NMOS Switch</p><p><a href="https://mikecoats.com/back-2-basics-nmos-switch/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="mikecoats.com/back-2-basics-nmos-switch/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mikecoats.com/back-2-basics-nm</span><span class="invisible">os-switch/</span></a></p><p>The latest in my 'back to basics' series. Toggle high-ish voltages and currents from a microcontroller using an N-channel enhancement mode Field-Effect Transistor, also known as an NMOS Switch.</p><p><a href="/tags/datasheet/" rel="tag">#dataSheet</a> <a href="/tags/electronics/" rel="tag">#electronics</a> <a href="/tags/hardware/" rel="tag">#hardware</a></p>
<p>My latest blog post: Admitting Defeat</p><p><a href="https://mikecoats.com/admitting-defeat/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="mikecoats.com/admitting-defeat/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mikecoats.com/admitting-defeat</span><span class="invisible">/</span></a></p><p>Sometimes you have to bail out before the sunk costs sink you. Having a good idea isn’t the same as having a good product.</p><p><a href="/tags/battery/" rel="tag">#battery</a> <a href="/tags/cell/" rel="tag">#cell</a> <a href="/tags/electronics/" rel="tag">#electronics</a> <a href="/tags/hardware/" rel="tag">#hardware</a> <a href="/tags/power/" rel="tag">#power</a> <a href="/tags/prototyping/" rel="tag">#prototyping</a> <a href="/tags/usbc/" rel="tag">#usbC</a></p>
<p>Mees is a PeerTube account that makes videos all about how to repair gadgets, home appliances and other electronic equipments. Videos are uploaded in English language and Dutch language versions:</p><p>➡️ <span class="h-card"><a href="[{'type': 'Link', 'href': 'https://makertube.net/a/mees/video-channels', 'mediaType': 'text/html'}, {'type': 'Link', 'href': 'https://makertube.net/a/mees', 'mediaType': 'text/html'}, {'type': 'Link', 'href': 'https://makertube.net/accounts/mees', 'mediaType': 'text/html'}]" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>mees</span></a></span> </p><p>They've already uploaded dozens of videos, if these haven't federated to your server yet you can browse them all at <a href="https://makertube.net/a/mees/videos" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>makertube.net/a/mees/videos</a></p><p><a href="/tags/featuredpeertube/" rel="tag">#FeaturedPeerTube</a> <a href="/tags/righttorepair/" rel="tag">#RightToRepair</a> <a href="/tags/diy/" rel="tag">#DIY</a> <a href="/tags/electronics/" rel="tag">#Electronics</a> <a href="/tags/repairs/" rel="tag">#Repairs</a> <a href="/tags/peertube/" rel="tag">#PeerTube</a> <a href="/tags/peertubers/" rel="tag">#PeerTubers</a></p>
<p>My latest blog post: Introducing Touchy Subject</p><p><a href="https://mikecoats.com/touchy-subject/" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>mikecoats.com/touchy-subject/</a></p><p>I'm proud to announce Touchy Subject, a Qwiic/STEMMA QT compatible breakout for the AT42QT2120 capacitive touch sensor; development sponsored by PCBWay.</p><p><a href="/tags/electronics/" rel="tag">#electronics</a> <a href="/tags/openhardware/" rel="tag">#openHardware</a> <a href="/tags/opensource/" rel="tag">#openSource</a></p>
Humble Tech Book Bundle: Electronics for the Curious<br><br><a href="https://www.humblebundle.com/books/electronics-for-the-curious-no-starch-books" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.humblebundle.com/books/electronics-for-the-curious-no-starch-books"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.humblebundle.com/books/ele</span><span class="invisible">ctronics-for-the-curious-no-starch-books</span></a><br><br><a href="/tags/raspberrypi/" rel="tag">#RaspberryPi</a> <a href="/tags/arduino/" rel="tag">#Arduino</a> <a href="/tags/electronics/" rel="tag">#Electronics</a> <a href="/tags/diy/" rel="tag">#DIY</a> <a href="/tags/humblebumble/" rel="tag">#HumbleBumble</a><br>
<p>Hi, I'm Sean.</p><p>I'm from the oldest incorporated city in so-called <a href="/tags/canada/" rel="tag">#canada</a>, <a href="/tags/saintjohn/" rel="tag">#SaintJohn</a> - home of the <a href="/tags/irving/" rel="tag">#irving</a> empire.</p><p>I am an iconoclast - staunchly <a href="/tags/antifascist/" rel="tag">#antifascist</a>, <a href="/tags/antiracist/" rel="tag">#antiracist</a>, <a href="/tags/anticapitalist/" rel="tag">#anticapitalist</a>, somewhere on the <a href="/tags/autism/" rel="tag">#autism</a> spectrum, and 3 years into punishing <a href="/tags/longcovid/" rel="tag">#LongCovid</a>. <a href="/tags/wearamask/" rel="tag">#WearAMask</a>!!! </p><p>I've worked the last decade as <a href="/tags/headofsound/" rel="tag">#HeadOfSound</a> at a beautiful heritage <a href="/tags/theatre/" rel="tag">#theatre</a>. Before that I was in <a href="/tags/tech/" rel="tag">#tech</a> for a decade doing <a href="/tags/development/" rel="tag">#development</a> and <a href="/tags/reverseengineering/" rel="tag">#reverseEngineering</a>. I've also worked in <a href="/tags/electronics/" rel="tag">#electronics</a> and other <a href="/tags/audio/" rel="tag">#audio</a> fields. </p><p>I grew up in a musical family and have played in bands since 13. I'm on around 60 albums, have toured canada and the us, and am part of what is likely the most prolific band in canada: <a href="/tags/slugmilk/" rel="tag">#Slugmilk</a>.</p><p>I run a home mixing studio and a small printshop and I have a small "datacentre" which <a href="/tags/selfhosts/" rel="tag">#selfhosts</a> this <a href="/tags/mastodon/" rel="tag">#mastodon</a> instance. </p><p>I'm here on the <a href="/tags/fedi/" rel="tag">#fedi</a> to learn from everyone, and to help others learn. I will help anyone with anything I can.</p><p>I'd love to meet more like-minded friends - don't be shy! </p><p><a href="/tags/freepalestine/" rel="tag">#FREEPALESTINE</a></p><p><a href="/tags/introduction/" rel="tag">#Introduction</a></p>
<p>Suddenly a loud bang from the lab at the local <a href="/tags/hamradio/" rel="tag">#hamradio</a> club ‼️ 💥🤯</p><p>Luckily nothing happened to the people in there, but I guess it’s safe to say that this vintage capacitor decided to quit its job 😂</p><p>Always wear safety glasses 🥽 when testing and troubleshooting <a href="/tags/electronics/" rel="tag">#electronics</a>, especially if it’s vintage gear where you have no knowledge of its state and health☝🏼</p><p><a href="/tags/electronicsengineering/" rel="tag">#electronicsengineering</a> <a href="/tags/vintageelectronics/" rel="tag">#vintageelectronics</a> <a href="/tags/vintagerepair/" rel="tag">#vintagerepair</a></p>
<p><a href="/tags/electronics/" rel="tag">#Electronics</a> accounts to follow:</p><p>REPAIRS<br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@iFixit" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>iFixit</span></a></span> - Site all about how to repair consumer & professional electronics<br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.green/@restartproject" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>restartproject</span></a></span> - Grassroots initiative to help people fix electronics & electricals<br><span class="h-card"><a href="[{'type': 'Link', 'href': 'https://makertube.net/a/mees/video-channels', 'mediaType': 'text/html'}, {'type': 'Link', 'href': 'https://makertube.net/a/mees', 'mediaType': 'text/html'}, {'type': 'Link', 'href': 'https://makertube.net/accounts/mees', 'mediaType': 'text/html'}]" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>mees</span></a></span> - Videos on how to repair gadgets, home appliances etc</p><p>HARDWARE<br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fosstodon.org/@adafruit" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>adafruit</span></a></span> - Manufacturers of open source electronics hardware, based in US<br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@olimex" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>olimex</span></a></span> - Manufacturers of open source hardware, based in Europe<br><span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@PCBWay" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>PCBWay</span></a></span> - Custom PCB fabrication service</p><p>🧵 1/5</p>