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BOM and sourcing components #3

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mandreko opened this issue Jul 7, 2023 · 114 comments
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BOM and sourcing components #3

mandreko opened this issue Jul 7, 2023 · 114 comments

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@mandreko
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mandreko commented Jul 7, 2023

Firstly, I love this project. Not just from it's sole purpose, but also for someone trying to learn electronic engineering better. I am studying the PCB to try to figure out how everything was done and the purpose of each yet.

I figured I'd start to build at least one of these. I created a BOM here: https://octopart.com/bom-tool/xXZMKVQA

The issues I have thus far, are:

  1. Making sure everything on that BOM is correct.
  2. Sourcing specific components that seem to be obsolete or not readily available.

Can you check that this BOM is correct, or supply one separately, to address issue 1?

For 2, I'm finding that SFH4346 is considered "obsolete" and not readily available anywhere that I can find. I think that SFH4546 might be a replacement, but I'm unsure. Additionally, trying to source the CH340C is tough as far as I can tell outside of LCSC. Is that where you got yours, or did you find it (or an alternative) elsewhere?

Thanks!

@thenicnet
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Just a heads up, the MIKROE-1120 is US Only from Mouser and DigiKey.
Anyone outside the US might have to source a comparable battery.

@mandreko
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mandreko commented Jul 8, 2023

That's definitely a good note. I didn't specifically look for availability per country, but it's likely wise. I imagine there's a similar battery for other countries, but we may have to search for it some more.

@CoretechR
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Hi @mandreko , I've added a BOM to the project now:
https://github.com/CoretechR/OMOTE/blob/main/PCB/BOM.csv
These are the parts that I ordered when I built the remote. Maybe you can check that against your list.
The IR LED should not be an issue. You can probably use any 3mm IR LED.

@retorquere
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If anyone in Europe is looking to sell an assembled one, I'm interested.

@syntaxerr66
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syntaxerr66 commented Jul 12, 2023

For those trying to source the CH340C, I just ordered some from this aliexpress vendor. Fingers crossed they're legit and work, but it was only $8 total, so it's worth a shot.

Ali express store for CH340C

@bjoerns1983
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If anyone would sell assembled PCB's i would be interested. 3D Printing is not a problem.
Love the Idea of an remote you could also use for MQTT!

@moserja
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moserja commented Jul 14, 2023

Did R1,R38,R39,R40 get removed? I don't see them in the BOM.csv file.

@CoretechR
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CoretechR commented Jul 15, 2023

Did R1,R38,R39,R40 get removed? I don't see them in the BOM.csv file.

@moserja Good that you noticed, R37 was missing as well. Should be fixed now.

@dekiesel
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Is there any way to subscribe to see when somebody decided to sell a ready made pcb (in the EU)? I'd love to have one of those, but my attempts at smt soldering have been very fruitless so far.

@CoretechR
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@dekiesel If something comes up, I will definitely post it on Hackaday.io and Twitter.

@JediMongoose
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I'd also be very interested in buying an assembled PCB.. had a look on tindie.com, but nothing yet :)

@mandreko
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mandreko commented Jul 16, 2023

@JediMongoose Give it a couple weeks, and there likely will. I’ll be at least buying components for enough boards to put up there in small quantities. (US based)

@JediMongoose
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@JediMongoose Give it a couple weeks, and there likely will. I’ll be at least buying components for enough boards to put up there in small quantities. (US based)

I ended up here due to the hackaday feature (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/15/hackaday-prize-2023-omote-universal-remote/) - I'm sure there'll be more 😄

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@hypercube33
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I'm doing a struggle to see if I can get PCB's made and see how impossible this is to solder myself. I've never done more than through-hole so this should be interesting. I have an immediate need for at least 2 of these, ideally expanding them with a hub when that is finalized. Also would love to help in any way! My life is a void now that Logi dropped Harmony.

@mandreko
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If it’s helpful, I’ve purchased the PCBs and components for about 10x remotes. Once they come in, I’m more than happy to build some for others. I enjoy soldering.

@ramonflores08
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I would do the same but don't have the funds to buy so many 😕

@Dark1886
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I will also have a few boards that I will have left over, but they will not have the screen or battery installed. Those are easy additions though.

@ramonflores08
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ramonflores08 commented Jul 20, 2023

I will have 4 pcbs left over from the batch I ordered.if someone wants one and is willing to buy the components I can solder them.

I'm from the US

@Wolverine-14
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Wolverine-14 commented Jul 21, 2023

I will have 4 pcbs left over from the batch I ordered. if someone wants one and is willing to buy the components I can solder them.

I would be interested.

I'm also in the US. what would be the best way to contact you?

@tnph
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tnph commented Jul 24, 2023

If it’s helpful, I’ve purchased the PCBs and components for about 10x remotes. Once they come in, I’m more than happy to build some for others. I enjoy soldering.

I'm interested in buying a populated PCB, and willing to pay in advance if required. I live in Sydney, Australia if you're willing to post to Aus

@dekiesel
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It would be helpful if the people that are offering to help others would say where they are located.

@GaryTill
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GaryTill commented Jul 24, 2023

I'm also in Australia if anyone is selling partially or fully assembled PCBs.

Or if anyone has uploaded it to PCBWAY or another service?

@demartinoj
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I will have 4 pcbs left over from the batch I ordered.if someone wants one and is willing to buy the components I can solder them.

I'm from the US

Hey! I'm located in the US and am happy to buy a pcb in whatever state it is currently in so no additional work for you. I'm happy to source and populate whatever components aren't already there.

Thanks so much! Feel free to dm me!

Amazing project by the way!!!

@bjoerns1983
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Anyone has already ordered the PCB from JLCPCB?
Are there any special settings to be made, or just trhowing in the gerber.zip for PCB and Stencil and you are done?

@ramonflores08
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I ordered them from jlcpcb, I should get them today. I will let you know how it goes. I didn't add any special settings, and got the stencil as well as the pcbs.

@bjoerns1983
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Great, looking forward to hear from you

@mandreko
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Anyone has already ordered the PCB from JLCPCB?
Are there any special settings to be made, or just trhowing in the gerber.zip for PCB and Stencil and you are done?

I did nothing special. I just have them the gerber file and they look perfect. I’ll be soldering them once my last component arrives soon.
IMG_3370

@bjoerns1983
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Looks good.
Are there any services where you can order the other parts supplying them the BOM or did you order every parts seperately?
Maybe letting JLCPCB solder at least one side would also be an idea.

@huenemeca
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I also have additional pcbs, but I won't be shipping any out until pros October-November at the earliest. If anybody would like one, just let me know.

@Dark1886 I am also interested. If you still have any. I am in California.

I have some unpopulated pcbs if you are interested

Yeah, that would be great.

@mcurtiss1992
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Anyone located in US with an extra assembled PCB?

@JaswinderJohal
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Anyone has already ordered the PCB from JLCPCB?
Are there any special settings to be made, or just trhowing in the gerber.zip for PCB and Stencil and you are done?

I did nothing special. I just have them the gerber file and they look perfect. I’ll be soldering them once my last component arrives soon. !

I am interested in buying two assembled boards if you have extra and willing to sell. I can 3d print but soldering and PCB stuff is not in my skill set :(

@DarthWeber
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Like that project. Anyone in Europe/Germany with assemled boards to sell?

@asdvbkjcd
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Hello, maybe I'm a little late, but I would be interested in an assembled board, of course with the parts from the BOM and of course working hardware. So, if someone has one left? I'm in Europe (Germany).

@gacekk
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gacekk commented Jul 4, 2024

Hello, maybe I'm a little late, but I would be interested in an assembled board, of course with the parts from the BOM and of course working hardware. So, if someone has one left? I'm in Europe (Germany).

Hi. I have 5 and won't use them all. Just need to check shipping from Poland

@Juris3D
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Juris3D commented Jul 4, 2024

I am in Latvia (EU), and I am also intersted! :-) I am on Discord too. And, Twitter: @Thunder_Owl

@gacekk
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gacekk commented Jul 4, 2024

I am in Latvia (EU), and I am also intersted! :-) I am on Discord too. And, Twitter: @Thunder_Owl

To be honest I received the PCBs but didn't even check if they work. Give me a week to check. Please ping me if I don't respond by then

@asdvbkjcd
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@gacekk Thank yo very much! When you know the shipping cost, let me know the complete price, you want to have. You can also get me directly under eksbl@web.de

@JediMongoose
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@gacekk I'm very interested too. Based in the Netherlands, so hopefully postage should be reasonable.

@LangMCD
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LangMCD commented Jul 15, 2024

Anyone have any of these PCBs still?

@GaryTill
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I have some but I'm in Australia.

@LangMCD
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LangMCD commented Jul 16, 2024

Im in Australia Gary (Sorry forgot to mention)

@GaryTill
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cool. What's your preferred way to message privately and I'll get some posted off to you as soon as possible.

@LangMCD
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LangMCD commented Jul 16, 2024

email? or messaging platform?

@GaryTill
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shoot me a message on gary+github@gtill.info

@LangMCD
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LangMCD commented Jul 16, 2024

done. Thanks mate

@GaryTill
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maybe try removing the +github tag on that email address, it works for me but i haven't received anything from you as of yet.

@LangMCD
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LangMCD commented Jul 16, 2024

Just resent. Hopefully you'll get it now. Thanks

@asdvbkjcd
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I am in Latvia (EU), and I am also intersted! :-) I am on Discord too. And, Twitter: @Thunder_Owl

To be honest I received the PCBs but didn't even check if they work. Give me a week to check. Please ping me if I don't respond by then

Hello, already any results?

@gacekk
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gacekk commented Jul 16, 2024

I am in Latvia (EU), and I am also intersted! :-) I am on Discord too. And, Twitter: @Thunder_Owl

To be honest I received the PCBs but didn't even check if they work. Give me a week to check. Please ping me if I don't respond by then

Hello, already any results?

Sorry I did not have time. I will check by end of this week. Probably Sunday

@Juris3D
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Juris3D commented Jul 16, 2024

Hello, I already go board from one offer on Discord, from Germany. And, I got display from DigiKey.

@LangMCD
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LangMCD commented Jul 16, 2024

Just thought people might be interested to know I just ordered 5 fully populated boards (minus batteries and TFT displays) from PCBWAY and it came to $228.58 AUD which is $145.71 USD. I got a $30 discount for my first order and another $5 discount voucher which randomly popped-up! Seems reasonable...

I too am concerned re component position and orientation so asked them to confirm with me before assembly, and they replied with "We will match component with BOM and board before production. And send you sample picture for confirmation before production".. so I'm a little more confident now..!

Hi, Im in Australia just wondering what files of yours I would need to send to PCBWAY to get them make the PCB board and solder the components needed to it? I can do the battery and screen myself. Also is the 3D printable remote cover available somewhere? Sorry iff this has already been explained.

Thanks

@KlausMu
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KlausMu commented Jul 17, 2024

Hi, Im in Australia just wondering what files of yours I would need to send to PCBWAY to get them make the PCB board and solder the components needed to it? I can do the battery and screen myself.

Have you seen this?

Also is the 3D printable remote cover available somewhere?

Available to buy, ready printed? No, unfortunately not. You need to ask someone to print it for you, if you don't have a printer.

@tnph
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tnph commented Jul 31, 2024

Just thought people might be interested to know I just ordered 5 fully populated boards (minus batteries and TFT displays) from PCBWAY and it came to $228.58 AUD which is $145.71 USD. I got a $30 discount for my first order and another $5 discount voucher which randomly popped-up! Seems reasonable...
I too am concerned re component position and orientation so asked them to confirm with me before assembly, and they replied with "We will match component with BOM and board before production. And send you sample picture for confirmation before production".. so I'm a little more confident now..!

Hi, Im in Australia just wondering what files of yours I would need to send to PCBWAY to get them make the PCB board and solder the components needed to it? I can do the battery and screen myself. Also is the 3D printable remote cover available somewhere? Sorry iff this has already been explained.

Thanks

I have a spare fully populated PCB if you want it, I'm in Sydney, $45+postage - which is what I paid from PCBWAY. Or I can dig out the files I sent when I get home from work if you want to order some. I did have to make some adjustments to orientation of a few parts (this may be fixed now in GitHub?) and substitute the switches as they were not available. I ended up installing Kicad so I could zoom right in to figure out what was going on - never used it before...

@LangMCD
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LangMCD commented Jul 31, 2024 via email

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tnph commented Jul 31, 2024

OK now I'm getting confused with who's who :-)
I think it's @LangMCD who lives in Australia and wants to buy a populated PCB from me (I'm Paul IRL, from Sydney) not James
Anyway if you can figure out how to send me a personal email/message with your name/address details I'll arrange to post it, and we can figure out payment via payid or something...

@LangMCD
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LangMCD commented Aug 3, 2024

OK now I'm getting confused with who's who :-) I think it's @LangMCD who lives in Australia and wants to buy a populated PCB from me (I'm Paul IRL, from Sydney) not James Anyway if you can figure out how to send me a personal email/message with your name/address details I'll arrange to post it, and we can figure out payment via payid or something...

I am from Australia Paul, and would like to purchase a fully populated board from you (sorry about calling you James) Im not sure how to message you or Email you directly.

@tnph
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tnph commented Aug 4, 2024

Hi @LangMCD my email is tnphardy(at)gmaildotcom - translate it to a real email address and send me your details - cheers

@LangMCD
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LangMCD commented Aug 6, 2024

Hi @LangMCD my email is tnphardy(at)gmaildotcom - translate it to a real email address and send me your details - cheers

Hi Paul, I have sent you an email

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