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From: The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Re: News : ARM Trying to Buy AmperComputing
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:16:09 +0000
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On 23/01/2025 20:59, D wrote:
> 
> 
> 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 <bowman@montana.com> 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.

Exactly.
A Pi Zero or a Pi Pico is simply a 'component' on the board and you can 
solder it to it using either pins or directly.
Provided you make room for 'everything you *might* need on the board - 
no need to populate it all - you have a versatile breadboard for various 
things.



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Of what good are dead warriors? … Warriors are those who desire battle 
more than peace. Those who seek battle despite peace. Those who thump 
their spears on the ground and talk of honor. Those who leap high the 
battle dance and dream of glory … The good of dead warriors, Mother, is 
that they are dead.
Sheri S Tepper: The Awakeners.