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VGA Board Kit first version (Patreon)

Published:
2019-02-21 19:14:25
Imported:
2026-11

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Hey guys!
On Monday I created a first draft of a VGA kit. It requires an ESP32 MINI KIT as a first version before I make it even more sophisticated. Not sure if I wired it correctly. Most probably not. But I ordered parts (connectors, headers, bags, resistors) for 100 boards.
If I'm lucky it will arrive early next week and will work first try.
If it needs another revision it will take another week and this ones become collector items.
As soon I get a working version I'll send out one of the kits to each of you starting from the highest lifetime supporters bit by bit. I'll also try to sell some on Tindie to compensate the expenses and pay for the next batch. 

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Ristomatti Airo

I think making this a ESP32 MiniKit "shield" was a great idea! This will definately reduce the barrier of entry to many who want to try your library. I for one would love to try it but probably couldn't be bothered with the wire splicing hassle unless I'd have an actual idea where I would be using it. :) Which EDA tool are you using? I've been kicking my ass to start learning one for the last 6 months (so far unsuccesfully). I've quickly tried using Eagle, KiCad and EasyEDA. Eagle seemed like a lot of pain so it was discarded soon. I feel KiCad would be better choice in the long run but EasyEDA felt so temptingly simple for my currently simple plans....

bitluni

Messing around with the cable is definitively a barrier. I'm currently using EasyEDA. Have used Diptrace in the past but the free version is pin limited. What I like the most on easy eda that LCSC is quite good integrated. you can desing with the actual parts and the final bom. lcsc ships with jlcpcb so even oportunity to save there on shipping cost. As soon all is figured out I'll share my development procedure

Bits and Electrons

I agree EasyEDA ist the most intuitive tool you can get at the moment. I don't like so mucht that it runs in the Chinese cloud. However, as bitluni said this disadvantage is also an advantage at the same time. I would recomend to use it for start. Changing to another tool can be done at any time and is easier with more experience...

Ristomatti Airo

Thanks for your comments bitluni & Bits and Electrons! I think this pretty much made my decision. :)

Simon Popp-Schraut

I'm still astonished about with how few components you can create a color VGA signal with the amazing ESP32. Very nice project. I also have used EasyEDA for some projects now and I think that it's a nice choice for beginners, especially because you can use many user-contributed part outlines.