GeekDoc 226 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Don't worry about it. Do you need a sensor too? At least let me pay for shipping! And no, I don't need a sensor. I have some ordered through ebay. They may take a while, but they're cheap! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cubeberg 540 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 At least let me pay for shipping! And no, I don't need a sensor. I have some ordered through ebay. They may take a while, but they're cheap! lol - a couple dollars in shipping is well worth feedback on features. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cubeberg 540 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 @GeekDoc - I'm guessing you mean this project? http://hackaday.com/2013/04/30/sump-pump-alarm-sends-text-message-as-water-rises/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cubeberg 540 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Ugh - was reviewing the pcb for component values so I'm ready when it arrives - realized that the gnd for the LEDs isn't attached to anything. Will have to blue wire that. Hopefully that's the only problem with the board layout. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mbeals 74 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Don't feel bad...at least it's just the LEDs. I just did the same thing, except I didn't have USB ground connected to the rest of the board. Serial port came up and nothing else. cubeberg 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cubeberg 540 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Don't feel bad...at least it's just the LEDs. I just did the same thing, except I didn't have USB ground connected to the rest of the board. Serial port came up and nothing else. Thanks I've been extremely fortunate so far - several boards made - most of them have been fine. I tend to put them through OSHPark quickly since my two boards with issues have been through them. Fortunately - the GND for the LEDs is really close to the GND pin - easy fix. Routing a pin that I forgot off of the QFN would be much harder! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeekDoc 226 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 @GeekDoc - I'm guessing you mean this project? http://hackaday.com/2013/04/30/sump-pump-alarm-sends-text-message-as-water-rises/ Yuuuup. I'm really paranoid about that sump. :? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cubeberg 540 Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Yuuuup. I'm really paranoid about that sump. :? I bet! I wouldn't want a flooded basement... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cubeberg 540 Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Quick update - boards arrived on Friday! Here's a nice shot of the OSHPark boards. I was able to get 2/3 working this weekend. One of the QFN chips doesn't seem to be soldered correctly - I'll have to reheat it and see if I can fix it. I'm working on an updated board - definitely going TSSOP - much larger, but you can't see problems with a QFN. Still - 2/3 isn't bad. I'll post a video of the board later this week. bluehash 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluehash 1,581 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Purple airbags too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cubeberg 540 Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Purple airbags too? Yep - that's new - my last two came with them. You've got one coming tomorrow bluehash 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cubeberg 540 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 @@GeekDoc - I keep forgetting about this project. I've got two working boards and some initial test software - hopefully I'll be able to start working on the advanced functionality soon. Want me to send one your way? Just PM me your address. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeekDoc 226 Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 @@cubeberg - I wouldn't be able to work with it and give you feedback any time soon. I'm still unpacking from moving, and starting a new job tomorrow. Best to give it to a tester who can give you feedback. Thanks, though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cubeberg 540 Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 K - if anyone else is interested in a test device - let me know. I'll be doing another revision with a TSSOP chip later, so there will be more hardware iterations. Code will be compatible with the LP as well. I'm using P3 for LEDs right now, but that won't be a big deal for some implementations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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