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1. Derek Caelin 🌱 (derek@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 14:31:01 UTC Derek Caelin 🌱

   • joey castillo

   I'm excited to play with the Open Book Abridged Edition. Thanks @joeycastillo for continuing to work on the Open Book project.

   It's kind of delightful to pick up an object that tells you how to assemble it!

   #OpenSource #OpenHardware

   • Derek Caelin 🌱 (derek@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 14:30:51 UTC Derek Caelin 🌱

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     • joey castillo

     Playing with the #OpenBook. The code is still alpha so there are still some bugs (right now the pagination files are a little wonky, but code is actively being developed so i'm sure a resolution will come soon.)

     @joeycastillo thanks so much again - this has been a delightful project.

   • Derek Caelin 🌱 (derek@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 14:30:52 UTC Derek Caelin 🌱

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     motivated now to finish the back case for this bad boy.

     jartigag repeated this.
   • Derek Caelin 🌱 (derek@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 14:30:53 UTC Derek Caelin 🌱

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     I went silent on this because I had thought that I busted the book, because after all the #soldering repair it was inert when I turned it on.

     Then I mentioned the problem to a co-worker and she asked about the firmware, and I realized that I had forgotten to return to the pi pico once the soldering was done.

     I plugged in the pi pico and TA-DA - it turns on! 🎉 🎉 🎉

   • Derek Caelin 🌱 (derek@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 14:30:54 UTC Derek Caelin 🌱

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     Ah hell.

     The pi pico came, and I soldered it in, and now when I plug it in, it gets hot.

     I know that means there's a short. But is the pico busted now? :(

     #soldering

   • Derek Caelin 🌱 (derek@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 14:30:55 UTC Derek Caelin 🌱

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     Classic design error!

     I forgot that I needed to mirror my design, since this would need to flip around to hold the Open Book.

     Luckily I discovered the error mid print. I was able to take what had already been produced and test the size of the opening. It was a "perfect" fit, but in my design I have decided to add an optional battery case cover, so I've expanded the hole a little more.

     Attempt, learn, iterate. :)

     What *did* print looks pretty darn good, I have to say.

     #3dPinting #OpenBook

   • Derek Caelin 🌱 (derek@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 14:30:56 UTC Derek Caelin 🌱

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     4th iteration of a 3d printed cover for the Open Book. Buttons fit snugly, screw holes align with the holes on the board.

   • Derek Caelin 🌱 (derek@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 14:30:57 UTC Derek Caelin 🌱

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     OK. I need to increase the size somewhat, but this largely looks right!

     Going to revise and print again.

     With 🎵bevels 🎵 .

   • Derek Caelin 🌱 (derek@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 14:30:58 UTC Derek Caelin 🌱

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     While I wait for the Raspberry Pi Pico to arrive, I'm designing a 3d printable case for the #OpenBook.

     I'm trying to remind myself: start rough, start blocky, and THEN, once I'm sure that the board fits, streamline and complexify.

   • Derek Caelin 🌱 (derek@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 14:30:59 UTC Derek Caelin 🌱

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     I appreciate how the Open Book "abridged edition" is so simple!

     About two years ago I borked the original project when I damaged the board. Back then, assembly was a *setup*. You were handed a parts list to procure from an electronics supplier - dozens of tiny pieces with specific names.

     Here, there are significantly fewer pieces and they come pre-organized onto a work sheet. Easy peazy!

     The focus of the project is on the soldering. The board itself walks you through the process.

   • Derek Caelin 🌱 (derek@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 14:30:59 UTC Derek Caelin 🌱

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     • joey castillo

     Starting to think about the software for this thing. :)

     @joeycastillo - is this November blog a good reflection of where things stand now? https://www.oddlyspecificobjects.com/projects/openbook/

     What components do you think should first receive attention?

   • Derek Caelin 🌱 (derek@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 28-Jun-2023 14:31:00 UTC Derek Caelin 🌱

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     My setup for #soldering the #OpenBook. I'm crouching next to a tiny table we bought for my son when he was 4. The chair matches.

     Using this comical set up in our house's sunroom instead of my workshop because I still haven't figured out how to properly ventilate the space.

     I learned my lesson from last time and have lightly taped down the board so it doesn't move while I work on it.

     #crafting #opensource #openhardware