Monkey_Bones
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This is my first post, please be kind. ( But let me know if there is something I could do better)
I am using a teensy 3.6 with APA102 LEDs to build a prototype persistence of vision flow toy. I am still in the design phase and haven't fully committed to parts. This is where I need help.
Help me decide between the Following:
1) build a custom teensy board that is essentially the teensy 4.0 with a few exceptions:
2) Alternatively and MUCH EASIER would be slicing the board along the row of pins. Possibly just enough to reduce the top-bottom dimension to a maximum of 0.625". Something like:
3) There is actually a much simpler process, like using a tiny teensy that I don't know about or havent considered and somebody blows my mind with a brilliant comment?
Thank you for reading!
I am using a teensy 3.6 with APA102 LEDs to build a prototype persistence of vision flow toy. I am still in the design phase and haven't fully committed to parts. This is where I need help.
Help me decide between the Following:
1) build a custom teensy board that is essentially the teensy 4.0 with a few exceptions:
-fewer pins (estimating 8-12) [I will be using 2 9DOF IMU, reading that and computing pixel instructions. I think I can power the teensy with a small button cell battery, and will send the output (3-6 pins) through a level shifter (maybe just an op-amp/undecided)]
-The pins would be directed to the left and right sides of the board aleviating the need for the long row of pins (top and bottom on current builds.
*I would like to utilize the teensy inside a 5/8" (~15-16mm) tube. I would be willing to design and build the board in eagle, I can cut a solder mask at school, and I would be willing to layout components by hand with a reflow station. I realize this is probably understating the difficulty and maybe out of reach to hand assembly but I've gotten away with this process on many occasions and I'm willing to take a stab.
-The pins would be directed to the left and right sides of the board aleviating the need for the long row of pins (top and bottom on current builds.
*I would like to utilize the teensy inside a 5/8" (~15-16mm) tube. I would be willing to design and build the board in eagle, I can cut a solder mask at school, and I would be willing to layout components by hand with a reflow station. I realize this is probably understating the difficulty and maybe out of reach to hand assembly but I've gotten away with this process on many occasions and I'm willing to take a stab.
2) Alternatively and MUCH EASIER would be slicing the board along the row of pins. Possibly just enough to reduce the top-bottom dimension to a maximum of 0.625". Something like:
__________
|000000000 -> |uuuuuuuuu
|000000000 -> |nnnnnnnnn
I don't love this but it would certainly get me through proof of concept.
|000000000 -> |uuuuuuuuu
|000000000 -> |nnnnnnnnn
I don't love this but it would certainly get me through proof of concept.
3) There is actually a much simpler process, like using a tiny teensy that I don't know about or havent considered and somebody blows my mind with a brilliant comment?
Thank you for reading!