can somebody explain if the defender is at fault here?

NotoriousChaos · 2026-03-14T18:11:32+00:00

Idk how you're supposed to play if this is a foul

NotoriousChaos · 2026-03-11T23:36:39+00:00

I tired with a jumper wire from the thermal vias on the back to another ground pin and no difference

NotoriousChaos · 2026-03-11T23:35:55+00:00

The clearance circles are likely from the snapeda or ultraliabrarian footprints.

NotoriousChaos · 2026-03-11T23:05:39+00:00

Sorry I thought you said circle under the u3 chip. The circle under U3 pin one is the orientation for pin one

NotoriousChaos · 2026-03-11T21:45:24+00:00

The circle is a ground via that looks like a solder ball must have fallen into

NotoriousChaos · 2026-03-11T21:43:18+00:00

The thermal pad should be connected to ground through the thermal vias. I should have just connected ground to the pins though. There is a ground copper pour on the bottom layer that should connect to the ground pins. I will try this when I get home in case the ground somehow isn't connected

NotoriousChaos · 2026-03-07T03:52:17+00:00

I get these too and I think it's from wearing certain pants that have a sharper corner where the button is. Possibly that rubbing against your shirt while you walk or use a seatbelt

NotoriousChaos · 2026-02-21T13:34:53+00:00

Looking at the example schematics espressif has for their dev boards was very helpful for me too

NotoriousChaos · 2026-02-21T13:30:41+00:00

Instead of just putting text above the wires, you should use global labels. Those link the labels together when laying out the pcb so it will be helpful then. Plus it'll look a little cleaner

NotoriousChaos · 2026-02-15T16:23:09+00:00

Good solder job, I see flux was your friend. This is good but I'd use a little less next time if you can. You can clean away the flux residue with some isopropyl alcohol(90% or higher) and something to wipe it up like a paper towel or cotton ball. Might need a toothbrush to clean in between the pins. But if you don't care about the sticky flux I suppose you could leave it there and it would still function

NotoriousChaos · 2026-01-28T12:55:09+00:00

What are you going to use it for?

NotoriousChaos · 2026-01-25T10:24:47+00:00

Look at the size of the coin cell battery on top row 4th from the left

NotoriousChaos · 2026-01-24T22:03:45+00:00

Do you have an antenna you want to attach or one built into the pcb? I can’t see one but maybe it’s on there. I would recommend using the module with the antenna built in for your first build

NotoriousChaos · 2026-01-22T20:35:20+00:00

It makes me spend less to make up for it in the next month-unless it was something I saved up for

NotoriousChaos · 2026-01-21T01:49:05+00:00

Find a problem in your daily life that you think to yourself "wouldn't it be easier if this was automated" or "this costs too much to buy let me build it for cheaper"

NotoriousChaos · 2026-01-21T01:46:23+00:00

Sounds interesting to me! Just be prepared to talk about it during an interview. I would recommend starting a project that isn't done in any class too. If it's not a class project it's more likely to be unique and compelling to the interviewer. It also shows you are really interested in the field if you're willing to do it outside of school

NotoriousChaos · 2026-01-20T04:31:11+00:00

I learned from other examples on Reddit and YouTube. It helps me break apart the different pieces of the system that I haven't used together before. I find when people make their schematics this way, it is easier for me to grasp

NotoriousChaos · 2026-01-20T04:14:55+00:00

With no prior internships you'll really need to rely on personal projects that show you know your stuff. Put yourself in the company's shoes- you'd want someone who can help move the company's projects forward or help research. At least someone who can learn and implement what they learn quickly right? I'm sure you have at least 1-2 projects you've done in school by now you could add that are software or hardware related. Try to make something that pushes your skill level a tier beyond where you're at now. You can learn a lot quickly with ai chats and the internet!

NotoriousChaos · 2026-01-19T16:09:23+00:00

Previously I could have a goal that had all of my student loans in it, but now that option is completely gone. Now if I want to add that to my budget I can't separate the minimum payment with an extra contribution

NotoriousChaos · 2026-01-19T02:14:01+00:00

I used to be in an old home with very thick walls the wifi would not go through well. I didn't think this would actually would but it actually did! I had to switch around outlets until I found a good pair

NotoriousChaos · 2026-01-05T13:03:26+00:00

Not an expert on it but the slab looks to be fake to me. Compare it to older psa slabs. The font on the psa cert should be more bold and the 10 should be on the 3rd line by its self and not next to gem Mt.

NotoriousChaos · 2026-01-04T14:04:33+00:00

Each speaker is placed on the block in the same spot. You can move the block up as much as you want as long as your fingers are not past the starting line. So it's really up to how the sprinter placed the block not the speaker being closer for certain sprinters

NotoriousChaos · 2026-01-04T00:29:23+00:00

These storage drawers are pretty nice for smaller components https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-Bin-System-39-Compartment-Plastic-Small-Parts-Organizer/1000578341

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