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Post by profezzorn on Mar 31, 2019 14:49:17 GMT -5
I don't think it comes to a surprise to anybody that I've been working on an updated Proffieboard design. I've been rather busy, so it's been slow going, but I think it's about time I show off what I have so far.  The changes aren't huge compared to v1.5: - Breadboard compatible, no more tiny soldering pads
- Same size as before (1.3 x 0.7 inches)
- BATT- and GND are bridged by default (the bridge can be cut if desired)
- The components are a little farther away from the soldering pads
- The SD card sticks out more than before, hopefully making it easier to grab.
- FET pulldowns are grouned to BATT-, not GND
- Reverse polarity protection
- Beefier 5v power supply
- able to completely cut power to the SD card (this *should* make deep sleep possible)
- the SD card power is also available on a pad, which could be used to cut power to bluetooth and displays during deep sleep.
- uses resistor arrays to cut down on the number of components
- one less pad for neopixel data
tl;dr; same size, easier to use, deep sleep |
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Post by shtokyd on Mar 31, 2019 14:58:33 GMT -5
Awesoome! Can't wait!
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Post by saberroyale on Mar 31, 2019 15:00:10 GMT -5
Very excited! Looking forward to it!
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Post by dayadjocen on Mar 31, 2019 15:08:30 GMT -5
Waiting for the group buy!
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Post by hdjoe22 on Mar 31, 2019 15:16:13 GMT -5
Oh man that’s awesome!!!!
And the fact that it’s the same size also
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Post by forcellama on Mar 31, 2019 15:16:18 GMT -5
I don't think it comes to a surprise to anybody that I've been working on an updated Proffieboard design. I've been rather busy, so it's been slow going, but I think it's about time I show off what I have so far. The changes aren't huge compared to v1.5: - Breadboard compatible, no more tiny soldering pads
- Same size as before (1.3 x 0.7 inches)
- BATT- and GND are bridged by default (the bridge can be cut if desired)
- The components are a little farther away from the soldering pads
- The SD card sticks out more than before, hopefully making it easier to grab.
- FET pulldowns are grouned to BATT-, not GND
- Reverse polarity protection
- Beefier 5v power supply
- able to completely cut power to the SD card (this *should* make deep sleep possible)
- the SD card power is also available on a pad, which could be used to cut power to bluetooth and displays during deep sleep.
- uses resistor arrays to cut down on the number of components
- one less pad for neopixel data
tl;dr; same size, easier to use, deep sleep *raucous cheering* |
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Post by smurphin89 on Mar 31, 2019 15:16:38 GMT -5
Sweet baby Jesus yes, bring it on. Imagine the size of the next group buy on this one, v1.5 was almost 3000. Willing to bet this will be way more since the hype has skyrocketed
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Post by michizane on Mar 31, 2019 15:28:19 GMT -5
gorgeous!..
Thank you for your work!
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Post by aleyan on Mar 31, 2019 15:29:47 GMT -5
This is very promissing!!!
I am quite excited by the deep sleep atempt, the component economy and the unified pads!!!!
Keep up the great work and may the Force be with you!
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Post by phrost on Mar 31, 2019 15:31:30 GMT -5
Where do i sign up?  |
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Post by Nerf Herder on Mar 31, 2019 15:33:50 GMT -5
Whoot!
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Post by 311jedimaster on Mar 31, 2019 15:45:19 GMT -5
Looks awesome Fredrik! Keep up the good work.
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Post by protonerd on Mar 31, 2019 15:48:46 GMT -5
Great news! By the look of it a very clean design. Reverse polarity protection will reduce the risk of bricking the board and will therefore increase user-friendliness. That power switch broke out sounds excellent for anyone wanting to attach further peripherals and still make use of the deep sleep. Bring it on! Great job adding features, making the overall layout more user friendly and still maintaining the same size!
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Post by patjw on Mar 31, 2019 16:05:23 GMT -5
Oooh! This addresses some of the minor gripes I had with the Proffie, namely the proximity of the FET's to the solder pads. The other improvements are awesome too. Waiting for the group buy  |
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Post by church on Mar 31, 2019 16:14:19 GMT -5
Any estimate for when these would go live or is it way too early to guess that?
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Post by profezzorn on Mar 31, 2019 16:24:51 GMT -5
Any estimate for when these would go live or is it way too early to guess that? I really need to verify that things work well before I start selling large quantities, and that will probably take a little while. It's difficult to be precise, because if problems are found, fixing them is a somewhat slow process. |
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Post by tbenen on Mar 31, 2019 16:44:32 GMT -5
Will this board be open source in case people want to build their own again  ? Also how will deep sleep work with buttonless sabers? |
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Post by profezzorn on Mar 31, 2019 17:24:26 GMT -5
Will this board be open source in case people want to build their own again ? Also how will deep sleep work with buttonless sabers? Yes, it will be open source. The current idea is that deep sleep will keep the motion chip running, and you'll use a double-tap to wake the saber up. Other implementations are possible of course. |
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Post by billfimm on Mar 31, 2019 18:39:50 GMT -5
Awesome!!!!! Bigger pads are great for my crappy eyes and shaky hands! Lol
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Post by obi6 on Mar 31, 2019 20:21:35 GMT -5
The new features are just awesome. I love bigger pads and the bridge saves a bit of work. The deep sleep is a big bonus, but to me the best feature is the reverse polarity protection. Excellent work. Wishlist - I would love to see a thinner and less easily clickable switch for the reset and boot button. For tight chassis, the switch height is a teeny bit tall and too easily clicked. I hardly use the switch too and would love a lower one with perhaps a level or recessed press surface.
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Post by profezzorn on Mar 31, 2019 20:26:27 GMT -5
The new features are just awesome. I love bigger pads and the bridge saves a bit of work. The deep sleep is a big bonus, but to me the best feature is the reverse polarity protection. Excellent work. Wishlist - I would love to see a thinner and less easily clickable switch for the reset and boot button. For tight chassis, the switch height is a teeny bit tall and too easily clicked. I hardly use the switch too and would love a lower one with perhaps a level or recessed press surface. Smaller switches are hard to find, but higher pressure buttons are available. |
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Post by trombe on Mar 31, 2019 20:37:37 GMT -5
I don't think it comes to a surprise to anybody that I've been working on an updated Proffieboard design. I've been rather busy, so it's been slow going, but I think it's about time I show off what I have so far. The changes aren't huge compared to v1.5: - Breadboard compatible, no more tiny soldering pads
- Same size as before (1.3 x 0.7 inches)
- BATT- and GND are bridged by default (the bridge can be cut if desired)
- The components are a little farther away from the soldering pads
- The SD card sticks out more than before, hopefully making it easier to grab.
- FET pulldowns are grouned to BATT-, not GND
- Reverse polarity protection
- Beefier 5v power supply
- able to completely cut power to the SD card (this *should* make deep sleep possible)
- the SD card power is also available on a pad, which could be used to cut power to bluetooth and displays during deep sleep.
- uses resistor arrays to cut down on the number of components
- one less pad for neopixel data
tl;dr; same size, easier to use, deep sleep Great work! I want to use it early! Where is this going to be sold? And what does 5v power mean? Does not work with existing 3.7v? |
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Post by profezzorn on Mar 31, 2019 21:57:23 GMT -5
The proffieboard has a 5v booster that feeds the amplifier.
The V2.1 proffieboard has a more powerful 5v booster, which should allow for better sound at high volumes.
Also, there are at least a few cases of the 5v booster dying on the V1.5 proffieboard, having a more powerful booster should avoid that problem I hope.
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Post by megtoothsith on Apr 1, 2019 0:07:25 GMT -5
I'm excited about it. Great job Fredrik! Revolutionizing continues! The pace is mind boggling. Seriously. I can't keep up, and I am trying. Tom |
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Post by yodadawa on Apr 1, 2019 2:43:27 GMT -5
That's awesome.
My opinion is that keeping size is perfect as we can use the chassis already designed.
About small pads I don't see problems with v.1.5 for switches wires, as AWG30 fits well. For blade pads and power supply yes, the biggest possible as now are too close to Mosfets.
For sound volume I think the 3W is enough or it will be needed a way to silent the saber on the fly. Now with YY 3W speaker at 2200 is very loud.
Many thanks for the update!!!
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Post by shtokyd on Apr 1, 2019 5:33:17 GMT -5
That's awesome. My opinion is that keeping size is perfect as we can use the chassis already designed. About small pads I don't see problems with v.1.5 for switches wires, as AWG30 fits well. For blade pads and power supply yes, the biggest possible as now are too close to Mosfets. For sound volume I think the 3W is enough or it will be needed a way to silent the saber on the fly. Now with YY 3W speaker at 2200 is very loud. Many thanks for the update!!! Chinese YY 3W speakers are total crap from some vendors. Best 3W speaker I ever tested for Proffieboard is the TCS (Train Control Systems) WOWsound high bass 28mm speaker. |
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Post by talsadum on Apr 1, 2019 5:51:29 GMT -5
I need some "spring load sd extracton" solution for some sabers. No mater a bigger board.
Anyways excelent work. Can not wait for a run of this
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Post by shtokyd on Apr 1, 2019 5:59:21 GMT -5
The new features are just awesome. I love bigger pads and the bridge saves a bit of work. The deep sleep is a big bonus, but to me the best feature is the reverse polarity protection. Excellent work. Wishlist - I would love to see a thinner and less easily clickable switch for the reset and boot button. For tight chassis, the switch height is a teeny bit tall and too easily clicked. I hardly use the switch too and would love a lower one with perhaps a level or recessed press surface. Smaller switches are hard to find, but higher pressure buttons are available. How about these tiny 2x3mm SMD switches? I agree, would be awesome to update switches as well!
Buy them here:
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Post by shtokyd on Apr 1, 2019 6:00:42 GMT -5
I need some "spring load sd extracton" solution for some sabers. No mater a bigger board. Anyways excelent work. Can not wait for a run of this I would want to keep the same small board size, because you can already copy and paste files to SD card via USB cable, no need to touch the SD card at all. |
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Post by yodadawa on Apr 1, 2019 6:02:53 GMT -5
Smaller switches are hard to find, but higher pressure buttons are available. How about these tiny 2x3mm SMD switches? I agree, would be awesome to update switches as well!
Buy them here:
I agree if these are smaller, much better |
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