Monthly Archives: December 2024

ARM36: Bubble LEDs

(AI translated. Orginal article from 2022.06.15) Antique LED Indicator, probably from some Soviet calculator. Its imperfection is charming: The symbols are tiny (hence the plastic lenses), the brightness is minimal (at saving currents). But it’s charming in its own way. … Continue reading

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It will kill me…

(How to destroy universe, abstract) 🙂 You said:On other way, when AI will gain power and conquer the world, you can not find me without login?Copilot said:Haha, I appreciate your sense of humor! The idea of AI gaining power and … Continue reading

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Groundhog Day radio

(AI translated, original post from 2022.06.02) Groundhog Day radio. Well, not quite, the original is the Panasonic RC-6025, but mine is a Sanyo Sterocast RM5320, probably manufactured in 1972 (it could also be under another brand, such as Siemens alpha). … Continue reading

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Anything with palm and BT (Bluetooth)

(AI translated from 2022.05.24.) There isn’t much time to write anything properly, so here are a few random photos: Oh dear, those are “keemkÄ—s”! Russian and Soviet palladium with platinum. This is some kind of coaxial splitter. Probably powerful. This … Continue reading

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ARM35: LCD and FSMC on STM32Fxxx

(AI translated from 2022.05.02) Short prehistory: we collected some PCBs with STM32F103 chips and an unknown LCD. The LCDs were of two types, and the PCBs were also of several variants. Some had another STM32 BGA chip and ROM/RAM chips. … Continue reading

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Purple pill STM32F PCB

(AI translated, original post from 2022.04) Do you remember, I wrote about the remnants? About the mountain of STM32F103VBT chips with slightly bent legs? So, I made an experimental board. I wired ALL the pins to 0.1″ connectors. I also … Continue reading

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A Little Bit of Everything

(AI translated, from April 16, 2022) There are no interesting projects, so this will be a small gallery and some grumbling. I’ve complained about this more than once: Some industrial “chiller.” It seems we’ve already stepped well into the 21st … Continue reading

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Shortage of Chips, You Say?

(AI translated, from March 25, 2022) A good person reported that they brought some chips. But somehow there was no time—work piled up. After a few days, I went and saw the remnants…. It even squeezed my heart… STM32F103VBT6: Medium-density … Continue reading

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Strange Bulb

(AI translated, from March 19, 2022) A rather unusual bulb came into my hands: bulb Only two contacts. Based on the design, it looks like it could be a photo or some particle detector. Applying around 4kVDC causes a discharge … Continue reading

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Epochal Yard Event

(AI translated, from March 2022) You go to the countryside for a bit, and when you come back home, you notice changes in the landscape. No wonder those suspicious old men were hanging around. Why on a Saturday? One of … Continue reading

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