Bit by Bit Lab
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Building things across software and hardware.

This is my engineering log:
- backend (Java/Kotlin), iOS, and general programming
- microcontrollers, Arduino, Raspberry Pi
- small DIY projects and experiments
- tools, setups, and things Iโ€™m learning
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In my opinion it looks quite ugly but the kid likes this ๐Ÿ˜†
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Okay, looks a bit better (but really a bit ๐Ÿค)
If you have an option to use 3D Printer or at least plastic sheetsโ€” use them without hesitation
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For ironing I use this device, itโ€™s just a normal ๐Ÿšฌ with a flat soldering iron tip. I found 250C a good temperature for melting. Normally ~200C is the working temperature for PLA plastic.
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You cannot avoid this when doing something with a kid ๐Ÿ˜†
Good we have lots of them
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Iโ€™ve learned how to understand where LEDโ€™s + and -
Could be helpful
And iPhone Magnifier app is ๐Ÿ”
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Last time I did it ~10 years ago and should admit Iโ€™ve lost that skill
But the smell ๐Ÿšฌ๐Ÿคค
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Weโ€™re planning the next project ๐Ÿ˜Ž
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Weโ€™ve tried to make a solid platform with LEDs but unfortunately soldering didnโ€™t go well.
To fix that we need to use Flux. Itโ€™s great that we found one which doesnโ€™t require cleaning after. But itโ€™s a bit expensive for that thing because of delivery.

Actually I find this to be a big problem these days. You can order almost everything, but itโ€™s much more expensive compared to the stores. You cannot just order 1 piece for a normal prise โ€” either expensive or a lot of items.
Besides that, the worse โ€” there are almost no stores left ๐Ÿ˜ข
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When our lovely neighbor found out we were building a traffic light, and since sheโ€™s a crafty person who makes lots of cool things by hand, she offered to help. I mentioned that it was hard to find ready-made plastic parts. She suggested a bunch of options, from simple (ready to assemble) to complex (do everything yourself).
She even made a model like this! ๐Ÿ˜
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Moving forward, I've bought some more tools ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ. This material is quite soft and cuts easily. The next step is soldering - proper soldering with the right materials ๐Ÿ‘
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