I just realised that I can also make a stripboard version
. In this case, I already have most of the components on hand (DIP ATmega and 16x2 display included). But I did not find a nice KiCAD design. I might be tempted to make my own if there is none available.
BTW, in my experience the most expensive part in my projects is
shipping from JLCPCB
... everything else can be sourced locally or at AliExpress for a negligible shipping.
I also discovered that you guys use
diylc, a great free alternative for Fritzing program, which is no longer free
. I have always drawn my stripboard projects in LateX/TikZ
.
Even after reading the FAQ, the content of github is still confusing. There are 14 files in the hardware folder and you can not tell what each file is about unless you open it (and sometimes you do not know even after you open it
).
I would assume that all hardware projects can use both firmwares, right? On the other hand, the FAQ mentions using a different, more powerful chip than the ATmega328. I only have ATmega328s at home (both DIP and SMD), but I would be willing to buy another chip if it would improve functionality. I am a bit confused on this point.