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Devlog 14:
-The Hackpad kit is here!
-Did some improvements on the case.
Extra:
The parts (only the hackpad kit ) are finally here after 1 month of waiting. And I can (not) finally start making the hackpad!
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Anyway. I totally forgot (didn’t bother doing it) to order the case and PCB until now. But that was actually a good thing, since there where some things I had to change on the case so that everything would fit without any problems.
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I’m also considering using KMK instead of QMK since I now know how to code in Python. I’m switching because I don’t know if my code for QMK will work. And because I got help from AI more then I’d like.
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I’ll have to wait until I get either the “Printing Legion” grant or get a reimbursement that I can use JLC3DP to get my case.
Edit:
I got the grant and was about to order the parts. But apparently, JLCPCB adds the Tax and Customs Duties directly in the same order. Which makes the order a whole $37.62! Which is obviously to much to be able to use the 2 grants. Guess I’ll have to wait for reply on Slack before ordering.
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Another thing. I’m not sure what the “special something” that was supposed to come in the Hackpad kit was/is. (2nd Image. And there are just parts under the paper).
Here is the link: https://hackclub.enterprise.slack.com/archives/C07S1RDHN14/p1788190369398089

Devlog 14:
-The Hackpad kit is here!
-Did some improvements on the case.
Extra:
The parts (only the hackpad kit ) are finally here after 1 month of waiting. And I can (not) finally start making the hackpad!
‎‎
Anyway. I totally forgot (didn’t bother doing it) to order the case and PCB until now. But that was actually a good thing, since there where some things I had to change on the case so that everything would fit without any problems.
‎
I’m also considering using KMK instead of QMK since I now know how to code in Python. I’m switching because I don’t know if my code for QMK will work. And because I got help from AI more then I’d like.
‎
I’ll have to wait until I get either the “Printing Legion” grant or get a reimbursement that I can use JLC3DP to get my case.
Edit:
I got the grant and was about to order the parts. But apparently, JLCPCB adds the Tax and Customs Duties directly in the same order. Which makes the order a whole $37.62! Which is obviously to much to be able to use the 2 grants. Guess I’ll have to wait for reply on Slack before ordering.
‎
Another thing. I’m not sure what the “special something” that was supposed to come in the Hackpad kit was/is. (2nd Image. And there are just parts under the paper).
Here is the link: https://hackclub.enterprise.slack.com/archives/C07S1RDHN14/p1788190369398089

Devlog 7:
-Started with the case.
Extra:
I didn’t realise until now that I have no real way to prevent the case from just falling appart. So I will add an extra screwhole or smt that can hold on to the front parts of the case.

Devlog 6:
-Rewired the screen connector because the extension cable didn’t have any room.
-Imported everything into Fusion.
That’s all for today.

Devlog 5:
-Added some text and a QR-code placeholder.
-Made a way to securely mount the PCB in the case.
Extra:
I think I’ll stick with the old layout (with a few changes) for the most part.
Kinda short and simple again but that will do for today. See ya in the next one

Devlog 5:
-Added some text and a QR-code placeholder.
-Made a way to securely mount the PCB in the case.
Extra:
I think I’ll stick with the old layout (with a few changes) for the most part.
Kinda short and simple again but that will do for today. See ya in the next one

Devlog 4:
-Finished the PCB
Extra:
I finished making the PCB.
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Yeah, that’s kinda it for this time too.
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Hmm, kinda boring. Right?
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Well, anyway. I found a way to make the layout of the switches how I actually wanted them to be from the beginning. So after I’m done with this version I’ll try making the preferred layout. That’s all for this devlog. See ya in the next one

Devlog 3:
-Started with the PCB.
Extra:
Nothing much this time, and I have not drawn the new layout yet since I had school today.

Update:
I have now printed a test case and pcb to check measurements etc. It looks good and is the perfect size, so I’m happy with it. One thing I need to fix is the screen placement since it doesn’t fully line up with the cutout. (3rd Image)
See ya in the next one

Update:
I have now printed a test case and pcb to check measurements etc. It looks good and is the perfect size, so I’m happy with it. One thing I need to fix is the screen placement since it doesn’t fully line up with the cutout. (3rd Image)
See ya in the next one

Devlog 2:
-Made some changes to the design/layout of the finished product
-Finished the schematic for the PCB.
Extra:
When I was making the schematic I remembered that Spotify made a similar looking device that was called “Car Thing” and that it was discontinued a few years ago. So now I have decided to change the layout a bit and add a rotary encoder to match the volume dial on the “Car Thing”. Because it looked good and adds functionality.
Maybe I will add the new layout in the next devlog because I just made it up in my mind.

Devlog 2:
-Made some changes to the design/layout of the finished product
-Finished the schematic for the PCB.
Extra:
When I was making the schematic I remembered that Spotify made a similar looking device that was called “Car Thing” and that it was discontinued a few years ago. So now I have decided to change the layout a bit and add a rotary encoder to match the volume dial on the “Car Thing”. Because it looked good and adds functionality.
Maybe I will add the new layout in the next devlog because I just made it up in my mind.

Devlog 1:
-Did a sketch of the case to get an idea of the overall shape and dimensions.
Extra:
This is the first devlog of the clock I’m making for the “BLARE” mission. I plan on mounting it on my monitor riser. It will work as an alarm, stopwatch, timer, and media controller. Maybe I’ll add a rotary encoder too. We’ll see.

Devlog 1:
-Did a sketch of the case to get an idea of the overall shape and dimensions.
Extra:
This is the first devlog of the clock I’m making for the “BLARE” mission. I plan on mounting it on my monitor riser. It will work as an alarm, stopwatch, timer, and media controller. Maybe I’ll add a rotary encoder too. We’ll see.

Devlog 13.2:
-Made some changes in the GitHub repository.
-Remade the README.md file because it got deleted by accident.
Extra:
I also made a quick assembly instruction just because. I’ll add more later maybe.

Devlog 13.2:
-Made some changes in the GitHub repository.
-Remade the README.md file because it got deleted by accident.
Extra:
I also made a quick assembly instruction just because. I’ll add more later maybe.

Devlog 13.1:
-Added some things to the README.md file on GitHub.
-Fixed some things with the GitHub repository.

Devlog 13.1:
-Added some things to the README.md file on GitHub.
-Fixed some things with the GitHub repository.

Devlog 13:
-Finally got the code working (hopefully).
-Made a repository for all of the files.
Extra:
I’m finally done with making my first project (not including assembling). It was a bit hard at times (only coding), but still very fun overall. This project also got tagged as a “Super Star Project” which I didn’t even know what it was until I searched it up. It’s kinda un-imaginable for me that I managed to make something that got tagged with a “Super star”. Maybe I’m glorifying it a bit too much, but I’m still happy.
I’ll try submitting the files soon and maybe give one last update when the parts arrives.