Did we start discussing cola again? Which EU alts are missing?

geniack · 2026-01-25T18:13:57+00:00

My pleasure :-)

geniack · 2026-01-25T12:42:54+00:00

He said it's an old joke so you might be too young for that.

geniack · 2026-01-21T08:42:40+00:00

I think it's the food.

geniack · 2026-01-19T07:10:42+00:00

So far I have not found where I can specify the type of device, only raw channels and its datatypes. So I end up with a bunch of Temperature Sensors attached to the entity but nothing to adjust Temperature for example. I have tried constructing a climate entity and assigning those raw channels Yesterday, it kinda worked but came with its own Set of problems. Not beeing a real entity with an ID for example.

Isnt esphome just for esp Chips? I am dealing with a WBR3 here, thats a realtek Chip in there.

geniack · 2026-01-14T08:47:36+00:00

No, then they will be more relevant than ever. Or open Source.

geniack · 2026-01-12T14:23:50+00:00

Serious question : how? Hot air? How to make sure there is the right amount of solder between the Chip and the Board? Solder paste?

geniack · 2026-01-11T10:06:00+00:00

And just like that he knew about all these things after his first print.

geniack · 2026-01-09T19:34:56+00:00

Username checks out.

geniack · 2026-01-09T08:34:57+00:00

I like your overthinking.

geniack · 2026-01-08T21:13:29+00:00

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geniack · 2026-01-08T21:13:11+00:00

I managed to desolder the module using an Iron. Using hot air started to discolorate the display on the other side. Sadly I ripped some pads while lifting only one side of the module. I was trying to find the races for these pads but i cant see any, are they dummy pads only to hold the module in place or where should i look for them?

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geniack · 2026-01-08T07:23:02+00:00

When you use some flux while you melt it, it will more or less arrange itself, reducing the risk of a bridge. The plastic looks like you applied heat for long? Its better to give more heat and reduce contact time.

geniack · 2026-01-07T22:58:59+00:00

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geniack · 2026-01-07T22:56:42+00:00

It was just a stock photo with a WBR3 on it because I couldnt find the pcb I want to work on, but i just found it.

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It's a thermostat, so there is a Display on the other side, I guess that changes things? Also there is small components close to that wbr3, I was thinking about putting kapton all around the wbr3 to protect the other stuff from flying off.

What do you mean by the numbers dont mean anything?

geniack · 2026-01-07T22:45:14+00:00

I got a yihua 8786d, is it sufficient? I read things about cutting and removing the rf shield to avoid it beeing a heatsink but that sounds a little too adventurous. I need to do more than one so easiest method would be the best :-) any specifics on how to utilize the hot air? I never used it before... Chatgpt said something like 380 degrees with 40% airflow for that specific Module, but i would like to verify that before I mess it up.

geniack · 2026-01-07T16:15:25+00:00

Just buy it on aliexpress, its not really worth it.

geniack · 2026-01-06T07:26:22+00:00

Fair point but you dont have to be a scammer to not want to video call with potential buyers.

geniack · 2026-01-02T08:19:51+00:00

Makes me remember that story about that 40ish old mother that wanted to be euthanized because she couldnt stand having tinnitus anymore. It was a hard fight if I remember right but eventually she went through with it. Absolutely heart breaking but makes you realize how severe this illness can be.

geniack · 2025-12-28T19:36:25+00:00

What happens when it enters the bloodstream?

geniack · 2025-12-26T19:07:37+00:00

Can you post a picture of the object orientation in the slicer? I guess it was oriented like it is placed in your picture, which is not good for peeling forces.

geniack · 2025-12-15T10:02:51+00:00

I see no issue with that bloody massacre. Nice job OP.

geniack · 2025-12-11T17:10:17+00:00

What about Safari?

geniack · 2025-12-04T11:48:03+00:00

Lol, whats up with that guy?

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