Unexpected Maker

I'm Seon, the Unexpected Maker!
Hardware designer & manufacturer, software engineer, 3d printing & laser cutting, general maker & tinkerer & YouTuber.

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@fine_grain_sol @optoio I have actually considered a PoE connected version. It’s on my list, but my list is very long :(

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Oooer, look what @optoio and I have been working on for the next USB 6 Port Smart Hub firmware update!!!
If you don't know what that is... https://t.co/SewssaeQoG

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Next #livestream I'd back hacking my FeatherS31[D] design – trying to solve the USB conundrum. I hope to see you in the chat!
https://t.co/SW3EAvdZOn
#esp32s31 #kicad #design

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Well, look at this! Four #livestream weeks in a row, insane!
https://t.co/lksz7oZvIq

I have so much to show and fill you all in on. So much has happened in one week!
#maker #news #projects #products

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I'm officially making today:
"Throw caution to the wind, and engage feature creep day!"
May your creep be high and your bugs be low.
Good luck everyone!

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Next #livestream I'm going to be working in #KiCAD doing some #esp32s31 things.
I hope you see you in the chat :)
#maker #electronics #projects
https://t.co/WyruvgKy9K

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pixel-rack hardware production has begun!

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TADA! First build - all working perfectly! Unfortunately, there are a few holes in ESP-IDF S31 support right now - some will get filled, and some likely wont :(
Biggest show stopper right now is this:
https://t.co/Fs345dpJmz
#ESP32S31 #FeatherS31 #Espressif

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Next #livestream I'm going to let you decide if the Smart Hub in it's current state is HUB-TASTIC or HUB-TRASH, plus I have #ESP32S31 news!
#maker #projects #electronics #microcontrollers
https://t.co/gATRAVqvXI

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It's been a fun few days - I got confirmation I have #ESP32S31 sample SoCs on the way, so I thought I better finish this off.
The SoC is massive compared to the S3, and is full of lots of little goodies... so much so, that I had to add a 3rd 3V3 LDO!
#maker #projects #kicad

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I've decided to retire my #TinyC6 - but only because I'm going to replace it with my new TinyC61[D]

!The C6 and C61 are a little different, so not 100% drop in compatible, but but it's a Series[D] board with dual Antenna, 8MB of Flash, 2MB of PSRAM, I2C Fuel Gauge + more!

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Yes, this is running on my Smart USB 6 Port Hub and yes, this all works, and yes, this all runs without the web interface being open.... but if it's open, it's realtime updates!
#maker #projects

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Hey folks! Next #LiveStream I'm just going to be HUB-ING around... I hope you can join the fun!
https://t.co/u1qmnOQoQ8
#maker #usbsmarthub #project

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@DemmonShadowp Yes :)

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Something I'm working on... GIF does it NO justice, but wrong aspect for video.
#makerlife #neverending #projects

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Next #livestream I'm going to go over the secret cat door project - or not ;) I hope to see you in the chat!
https://t.co/JR1z99WzDH
#maker #secretprojects

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On this weeks #livestream I'm going to **FINALLY** assemble the V2 Smart USB Hub PCB... fingies and toes crossed I get the RGB LED orientations correct this time!!!
#maker #projects #pcbbuild
https://t.co/MZt6D9inHy

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@Siddhant__rao @kicad_pcb not up to the costing stage yet - and I'll be making it open source - so you'll be able to make your own - and make it smaller ;)

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Super busy day in @kicad_pcb today - Here's the updated design for my ESP32-S3 Smart USB 2.0 6 Port Hub I was assembling on my stream last week.

Now includes powering monitoring per port via 2x INA3221 ICs and a temp/humidity sensor.
#maker #pcbdesign

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I'm #LiveStreaming tomorrow - but what? A great question! I'll let you all know after the stream finishes. https://t.co/2iFGHif3P8
#maker #projects #chat

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@Siddhant__rao @kicad_pcb Why does it need to be smaller? What functional reason would making it smaller make it better?