Cheap PCB Assembly from China [Test & Tutorial]

This video shows how to use JLCPCB’s cheap assembly service.
Sponsor: $2 for 5 PCBs (Any Color): https://jlcpcb.com

Since I’m developing boards on a weekly basis I had to test JLC’s new service and show how to easily use it with EasyEDA online design tool. The results are surprising and you can get off really cheap using basic components. I hope this quick tutorial will help to handle the limitations and get you first assembled boards from china really cheap.

DIY Ping Pong LED Wall v2.0

This version of my legendary Ping Pong LED Wall is 2×1,5m in size and consists of 1200 RGB LEDs. The build is done from aluminium using a DIY hole punch. This version is driven by an ESP32 and supports even camera streaming from an ESP32Cam or media streaming from the PC. More on that topic follows in a future update.

Programming Arduino Dice Roller from Scratch! [1/3]

In this Arduino live-coding series you will learn how to program your own dice roller project! We’ll write the code together, from scratch, solving interesting challenges, and I will explain every step and show you how to create clean, readable Arduino code.


Part 1: https://youtu.be/HaFf48j5sMc
Part 2: Will be released April 13th
Part 3: Will be released April 16th

Can you replace your C64 PLA for under $3?

Bad PLA chips (MOS 906114-01) are a super common problem for the “breadbin” Commodore 64 machines. There are replacements around but they aren’t that cheap. How about one you can build yourself at home for under $3?

The GAL-PLA has been tested on longboard PCB 326298, 250407, 250425 and the SX64 with no compatibility issues or modifications required. Tested with Super Zaxxon, 1541 Ultimate II and Easy Flash 3 with no issues on both NTSC and PAL machines.