Process to build Pipistrelle devices
There are several stages, which we cover in the following pages:
- Buy any Tools needed
- Order from PCBWay in China (8-10 days)
- Circuit boards (PCBs), stencils and 3D printed back covers
- Order from DigiKey in US (next working day!)
- All components & solder paste. Phil has prepared lists by device
- Option: To save money, order components from Alliexpress (8-10 days)
- Pico, battery holder, headphone jack, switch, broach clip … etc
- Prepare PCBs: Remove formers, countersink mic hole
- Make stencil framework: Supeglue PCB offcuts
- Flash Picos with Firmware: Download latest from pippyg.com
- Option: make up component kits for each device
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