Path: csiph.com!weretis.net!feeder9.news.weretis.net!news.nk.ca!rocksolid2!i2pn2.org!.POSTED!not-for-mail From: D Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.misc Subject: Re: News : ARM Trying to Buy AmperComputing Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:59:58 +0100 Organization: i2pn2 (i2pn.org) Message-ID: <6f7e0953-def3-9df6-80d9-732525cd3318@example.net> References: <_hycnQxlN5kAphr6nZ2dnZfqn_SdnZ2d@earthlink.com> <6d5c7f67-7c7b-66aa-d9d3-54f71f77ae43@example.net> <198f4f8c-a0d0-7caf-b67e-1f61fee9de41@example.net> <35e42921-5781-8728-236f-afad1d3b56b1@example.net> <7258fd01-44f7-850d-3f69-54b93489f64d@example.net> <_ASdnRmnz7GABhP6nZ2dnZfqn_qdnZ2d@earthlink.com> <39751a64-73b7-7c03-b140-8dd7d4b4355c@example.net> <8x2cne8LCIYpbxP6nZ2dnZfqn_GdnZ2d@earthlink.com> <5caa2a20-e6c6-720a-5e6c-54e41729d0a4@example.net> <2cf850b4-7fd8-4839-8b34-1d947c81e709@example.net> <6791595d@news.ausics.net> <7a74d4ef-ada7-66a6-8d41-ad048f426e64@example.net> <5a86ef6d-a33f-17ab-144a-9495159ca9f0@example.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Injection-Info: i2pn2.org; logging-data="816893"; mail-complaints-to="usenet@i2pn2.org"; posting-account="w/4CleFT0XZ6XfSuRJzIySLIA6ECskkHxKUAYDZM66M"; In-Reply-To: X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 4.0.0 Xref: csiph.com comp.os.linux.misc:64708 On Thu, 23 Jan 2025, The Natural Philosopher wrote: > On 23/01/2025 15:42, D wrote: >> >> >> On Thu, 23 Jan 2025, The Natural Philosopher wrote: >> >>> On 22/01/2025 21:34, D wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, 23 Jan 2025, Computer Nerd Kev wrote: >>>> >>>>> rbowman wrote: >>>>>> However, that assumes you've installed a program like FreeCAD and >>>>>> figured >>>>>> out how to use it to generate the stl files and have a good feeling of >>>>>> what you can and can't do with 3D printing. >>>>> >>>>> I see a lot of Raspbery Pi NAS cases on Thingiverse already for >>>>> various numbers and sizes of drives. >>>> >>>> What I would ideally like, would be to get all cables fixed and drawn, so >>>> that I could just slide in a Pi and get it all connected and started, >>>> without any manual fiddling around. >>>> >>>> I guess for that to work in a smooth way, perhaps I'd have to bypass the >>>> ports and do some light soldering to make sure all connectors are facing >>>> the back. >>> >>> I spend the money for panel mounting adapter leads. >> >> What is this? Do you have a photo to illustrate? > > Oh lots. > > For example a Pi5 micro HDMI to full size panel mount adapter > > https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235075133646 > > USB full size extenders are easy to source > > https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232137641153 > > As are micro USB to standard USB for Picos and Pi zeros > > https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235270913364 > > The supplier is in my local town! > > I treat it as a hobby. Sod the cost, lets make it relaible and neat. Ahh got it. Now I understand. Yes I see clear potential for neatness with this approach! > >> >>> It's not cheap, but the result is pretty pro looking. >>> >>> Its the same reason I make up PCBS for all my projects. The solution is >>> neat and professional >> >> It is very powerful and professional looking, this is the truth! > > The thing is, these days I prefer sitting at a computer than at a workbench > I discovered a site that will convert Corel Draw files to Gerbers as I hate > the complex PCB design software - I always used tape on acetate back in the > day. > I still have issues with the silkscreen legends (No text or complex corel > shapes. Have to convert everything to simple curves) but the PCBS come out > fine. > > The great thing with PIs is that the outboard stuff is incredibly simple. You > can take a Zero, mount it on a PCB add some relays and LEDS and transistors > and there is almost no chance of getting it wrong... I've seen some tutorials utilizing the GPIO pins. I imagine that that is where it would come in handy to avoid a birds nest of cables and crappy soldering.