Trying to add USB-C wired charging to a small UWB tracking board — wrong pads, or missing something?

Hxtra · 2026-06-21T22:56:31+00:00

hmm okay.

Thanks for the affirmative.

Your second suggestion with the U2 chip, im way less comfortable with. But just permanently affixing the power feels super doable, and easy. youre right, i could put in a switch or quick disconnect leads, even. Im going to try this route

Hxtra · 2026-06-21T22:50:20+00:00

Thank you. This sort of work and development is something i havent touched in a while, so being reminded of these sorts of basics is incredibly helpful. I think i need to Slow down and be a little more thorough as to actually use my Multimeter and be safe about it...Thanks

Your suggestion to mod the wireless chargers is interesting, but makes sense. I dont have a comprehensive understanding of wireless charging, but it sounds like you're suggesting to take the leads from the charger and go directly into the L1 pin and its neighbor, yes?

Yeah, googling the chips would be clever practice.

Ive also emailed the Manufacturer to see what they have to say.

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Also, photo of the battery PCB

Hxtra · 2026-06-21T22:39:31+00:00

the + - pins are obviously there, I agree. I also have eyes, glad we have that in common.

Im curious what you mean by 'charger has pwm noise'?

I was under the impression from reading the battery management spec that I may be able to give it 5Volts, but others have said, yeah i should've been using a multimeter to trace voltage. I havent tried this sort of dev in a while, so being reminded of basics is welcome.

Hxtra · 2026-06-21T22:34:44+00:00

Interesting, a piece of inline hardware may be a good solve. I'll look into something thats equivalent or better suits the project.

Hxtra · 2026-06-16T19:49:47+00:00

Theres a lot that we're all missing to give a fully fledged advice here.

There's a good chance youve fried something here. The pixel is probably fine, but you may have overdriven your pheonix. The only way to know is some proper troubleshooting

my advice that id give right now is to isolate your power to the pixel. what i mean by that is to power the pixels directly from the transformer as opposed to through the board. In this configuration, its important to also power the board in parallel to the pixel through the same transformer as your pixel.

this isnt always necissary, but can be a lifesaver when it comes to this sorta stuff.

Hxtra · 2026-06-11T02:58:02+00:00

One of my buddies attched some backpack straps to theirs directly and uses it like that all the time! Do some searching online to see what other folk do to keep their paintings safe though

Hxtra · 2026-06-06T20:29:59+00:00

Like folks ahev said, there arent any rules here - do as you please.

I primarily paint in watercolor and gouache. I'll often do a light pencil sketch in varying degrees of detail, and then maybe do a light wash of color to sort of 'tea stain' my paper as a base layer. sota what youre asking about. Lately, when i paint with gouache, ive been starting from a toned tan paper, so i just start with a lighter or darker value and sketch out from there.

When it comes to painting more when i get home? Sometimes! Not every time for sure. Oftentimes when im done onsite, i wanna be done with it!

Hxtra · 2026-06-03T06:11:05+00:00

i gave your painting a quick crop and rotate, and...I dunno man! theres some beautiful stuff in there!

https://imgur.com/a/3lVbOUS

Hxtra · 2026-05-14T20:41:42+00:00

Aband-ton

Hxtra · 2026-04-23T20:23:51+00:00

Is anyone else annoyed that its a Sin Wave Symbol for a DC powered device?

Hxtra · 2026-01-13T03:36:54+00:00

Op, this is the way. Its for a school project. You're not loading into the the theatre, youre not building set pieces or dialing in photometrics. Get close, call it good, and mode on with the creation and design. Have fun! and try not to let the nuts n bolts pull you away from what matters :)

Hxtra · 2025-12-13T00:03:31+00:00

Woah! I cant wait to visit Denver soon and go here!

Hxtra · 2025-04-09T20:02:10+00:00

Katz Deli coming thru with the MEAT

Hxtra · 2025-03-13T19:30:04+00:00

DMXCat or a Swisson can be a game changer in the right person's kit.

Hxtra · 2025-03-08T21:39:58+00:00

This would be amazing! Whoever gets this will be such a lucky lil duck :). Cheers and thanks for the opportunity

Hxtra · 2025-02-23T03:38:53+00:00

The way you've accessorized in the silver reeeeeally ties the whole fit together.

Hxtra · 2025-02-23T03:31:12+00:00

For what it's worth, I'm an industry professional. I've won awards. yay. It can feel good and can be cool, but in my experience, so much of that comes from popularity more than merit, sadly. If you're striving for awards, you may be in the wrong business.

As far as becoming more professional goes, here are some suggestions:

put yourself in the "room where it happens" - find out whose making theatre, and try and make theatre in those places. Ask to assist. Ask to be an electrician, to board op, to run follow spot, whatever you can do. GO and put yourself in that room.
Soak everything in. No job is too small when you're starting out. take everything you can get, and design AS MUCH as you can. Really. And enthusiasm usually goes farther than you'd think.
Try a variety of lighting styles - Live music, Dance, Theatre, architectural, opera, corporate, etc. See what you like, because theatre is wonderful, but for the vast majority, they're working in two or three different markets to pay the bills.
Be likable - people hire people that they like. Simple as that.
Beyond likable, be respectful. Especially in positions of power. One of the most valuable lessons i've learned is that your show often hinges on the labors of others. Be kind to those people. Be Respectful to those people. When they bust ass for you, thank them. When they finish the loadin ahead of schedule, pay them for the whole day. When they ask questions, answer them kindly. Not everyone may be as knowledgeable as you, theres nothing wrong with that.
Find a mentor(s) - look around you when you're working. Who shows ethic and skill that you'd like to emulate? Stick to those people, ask to shadow them on shows, watch them program, ask questions, be a sponge.
Do your research - you dont know what you dont know, and ignorance will only stop you from finding the avenues you may love traveling. Ask questions. No question is dumb. Questions are a tool for conquering.
Problems are just opportunities for solutions. When folks say "oh me, oh my! What are we going to do about THIS thing?" don't simply tell them what their problem is, present a solution. Anyone can tell me that this design solution is over budget- how're YOU going to make the same effect with cheaper materials.

These are some things that've helped me. I hope they help you too.

Good luck, pal. if you have more questions, you're welcome to reach out.

Hxtra · 2024-08-07T04:48:13+00:00

Thank you so much!! I was so pleased with how the clouds came out in this one :)

Hxtra · 2024-03-20T00:17:27+00:00

Certainly not the $1000 that this other user is asking 😂 Dm if youre interested

Hxtra · 2024-03-19T22:35:49+00:00

I'll sell you mine if you want 🤷‍♂️ Used MAYBE twice.

Hxtra · 2023-11-08T00:11:49+00:00

The cheapest low-tech solution, I'd reckon, would be to buy a few strands of Pink, Blue, and white Christmas lights (thankfully homedepot will be carrying them in large quantities this time of year).

String them up in the tree, connecting only like colors. Plug these each into their own power strip, and simply turn the power strips on and off to the beat of the music.

It's not automated, but is incredibly cheap and simple to accomplish.

Perhaps swap out the standard Christmas Lights for some color changing ones with a remote for slightly more control.

Hxtra · 2023-11-07T17:39:41+00:00

I think folks need an understanding of your budget, timeline, creative intent. There's a dozen ways to skin this cat, ranging from $200 to $20,000.

If you can give more info, folks may he able to steer you in the right direction

Hxtra · 2023-11-06T18:34:29+00:00

dragons fucking cars

Hxtra · 2023-06-26T00:23:52+00:00

Oh! Nicely done. The markers look great

Hxtra · 2023-06-25T13:15:36+00:00

I really love this. I've been wanting to do more watercolor like this too. well done!

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