Bedini SSG - self sustaining

[mscoffman]

@All,

some udpates: my board is still not functioning (the one Groundloop sent me) but I am working on a new version with more switches (about 14 I think) so that I can do more experiments. It will also use PIC16F690 because I can real-time debug it using PicKit2 Express Debugger straight from the MPLAB IDE.

Groundloop is sending me his latest designed board with relays (wonderful).

And to complete the learning process, I am also en devouring myself into making a pc cooper board using my own design by myself at home (oh boy, I love the chemicals smells).

Fausto.

Wow Fausto; that takes a lot of effort. Give up soon if you run into
problems. That used acid with disolved copper is a toxic material. Also,
plated through holes are done with a carbon powder, not something
easily accomplished at home.

:S:MarkSCoffman

[plengo]

I know, but how much fun it is??? It is lots of fun I tell you. Today I got my board inked but I made a mistake of having it inverted (oh boy). NO problem, tomorrow I will redo the PCB again and finally etch it.

I already purchased a drill press from jameco (only $30 bucks) to make the drill holes. My design (actually it is really Groundloop's design I only changed the PIC and added a few more ports) is going well.

So much to learn and so much fun. I only remember having such a fun when I was a kid!

Fausto.

[plengo]

Today I got my new board from Groundloop. THANK YOU my friend.

Beautiful board. Now I have so much to play and learn all over again.

I also found today this interesting old post http://www.overunity.com/index.php?topic=2118.msg28507#msg28507.

Fausto.

[plengo]

Today I finally finished my new 14 switches board. Tested and read to go.

Fausto.

ps: almost ready. Still missing 2 connectors.

[Groundloop]

Fausto,

Well done! :-)

Groundloop.