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Boldport "The Cuttle" Arrived

Posted on 2016-08-17— Fun

My new Boldport Club project, "The Cuttle," arrived today — a minimal ATMega328-PU board shaped like a cuttlefish. Soldering was straightforward; I photographed each stage and made a short video of a simple LED effect. Read on if you'd like photos, the code, and a closer look.

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SMD Soldering

Posted on 2016-08-11— Fun

I demonstrate SMD soldering in a short practice video, working through 1206 and 0805 packages and wrestling with tiny 0603 parts. If you’re curious about surface-mount techniques or improving your hand-soldering, watch the full video — I share what I learned and a few practical tips.

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