Unlike Sparkfun, who actually manage to find fake Atmel ICs, we just get strange batches. The Atmel ATMega328 is the power behind the Arduino/Freeduino/*duino, and we have to set up a programming system to burn the venerable Arduino Bootloader into these chips. We normally use an AVR STK500 in HVSP (high voltage serial programming) mode, […]
Friday New Product: PCBGrip
Solar botics
August 28, 2015
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PCBGrip Cylinder Accessory (4 pack) $7.20 This accessory is great for adding standoffs and rotating elements to your PCBGrip (or Openbeam!). |
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PCBGrip Tri Nut Accessory (pairs) $5.52 Inserting and aligning nuts into Openbeam can be a bit tricky, but this clever, simple tri-nut insert is a simple, effective solution to the problem. |
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T-Bolt Accessory (pairs) $4.80 Solves the problem of needing one more threaded stud in Openbeam, when you've already capped the ends. A BIG time-saver that gets you out of a crunch! |
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PCBGrip M3x0.5 Thumb Screw, 14mm dia. Head (4 pack) $6.30 These are nicely machined M3, 14mm diameter thumbscrew from PCBGrip. |
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PCBGRip M3 x 0.5 x 7mm Thumb Screw, 7mm dia. Head (25 pack) $15.90 Not just a simple 3mm bolt - this is a beautiful thumbscrew by PCBGrip. |
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PCBGrip M3x0.5 Knurled Nut (25 pack) $11.82 Sometimes, it is the screw needing tightening, sometimes you need to adjust the nut. In which case, use this knurled M3. |
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