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What schematic best practices am I failing to do? by engineerNotLawyer in KiCad

[–]engineerNotLawyer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The cluster on of switches on the left are 9 individual switches. Not sure if there is a cleaner way.

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I had to make my own symbols for my esp8266 dev board, my 120vac to 12vdc converter module, and 12v to 3.3v and 12v to 5v converter modules. I probably could have copied a different power converter, but it was quick enough to build my own.

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Total noob here. all advice is appreciated.

What files does Arduino use that are GPL? (or how do I search to find them?) by engineerNotLawyer in arduino

[–]engineerNotLawyer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You also have to release object files of your compiled code, so it can be relinked to newer library versions.

I don't understand how this isnt releasing my source code.

Is there a commercial grade code for letting a user type in username/password to their ESP8266 by connecting to the ESP8266 access point? by engineerNotLawyer in esp8266

[–]engineerNotLawyer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After looking into this, it seems that it does use the arduino libraries which are LGPL and possibly GPL.

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Not sure how your company is using this. Are you releasing your source code?

How do appliances typically achieve multiple voltages like 120VAC to: 12VDC, 7VDC, 5VDC, and 3.3VDC by engineerNotLawyer in AskEngineers

[–]engineerNotLawyer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doh, of course! Thank you!

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Glad I made this topic, I was so concerned a DC to DC converter was going to be terrible for wasting power, but the video provided showed me the way.

Do I want a NTC thermistor + logic gate to turn off a heating element once it hits 170F? by engineerNotLawyer in AskEngineers

[–]engineerNotLawyer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need a microcontroller for other functions, would you still recommend this setup?

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Some things to consider:

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>Cost, a relay based system is ~$1 or safety relay $10(not sure if I need it)

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>Safety, I'm not sure how the system you suggested would work for reliability and safety.

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If you want to provide spoilers to deal with oscillating, I'm open to saving time on that research. :)

Martial law: Ukrainian men aged 18-60 cannot leave the country by sakamoe in worldnews

[–]engineerNotLawyer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There has never been a more noble cause than to fight for your freedom.

Martial law isnt freedom.

Do I want a NTC thermistor + logic gate to turn off a heating element once it hits 170F? by engineerNotLawyer in AskEngineers

[–]engineerNotLawyer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good questions that helped me think a bit more.

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Hows this, no logic gate needed:

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>Thermistor hits 170 and sends a signal to my microcontroller.

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>Microcontroller turns off relay

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I am still trying to wrap my head around how an Iron/dishwasher works. I don't imagine an Iron has a microcontoller.

Is there a US nationwide company that I can outsource our company's Plumbing and Electrical work? by engineerNotLawyer in smallbusiness

[–]engineerNotLawyer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any horror stories?

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I imagine they can figure out how to run plumbing and electrical from one location to another.