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Thanks Simon, you’re obviously not simple 😉

The PCB containing the switch was custom designed and made by PCBway so yes the only way to get that is from me. That doesn't stop you printing it and seeing if you like it, you can in theory just hard wire the battery in as well and even blank off the switch hole in your slicer. Chucking me a few ££ for the switch though is preferred 😉

Wireless tracker and T190 support is coming. The Rak front has a mount for the 12500 GPS, didn’t have it to hand when recording 🤦‍♂️

Wireless Tracker nearly done, will be live next week 👍

I look forward to it, then I Print It and Share To You. ❤ I contact you then regarding them Custom Switch as well. Thanks

I really does help to have instructions sometimes 😆

@@zerofox3d 🤣Yep haha

There is less than 1mm between the button and the surround so you need a perfect first layer. So it’s worth just calibrating your first layer, no other setting will make much difference.

I considered adding a port with bung but honestly for those that want to tinker and add a solar panel it’s easy to just pop a small hole in the case. If solar charging ports were more common and reliable I’d have made it a feature and provided a panel.

The video was meant to be private until I had all my ducks lined up but someone had a big mouth. The print files will be online with the hardware kits next week and I'll be working on the mounts for the other boards over the next few weeks. The boards with top mounted buttons are a little tricky to implement.

There is no back cover on Flexo, everything goes in from the front. It's pretty simple to put together really, assembly video will be out next week.

The holder is a fair bit longer than a normal 18650, width would be the only issue.

Same here. What is your antenna setup? I'm exploring my options.

Yep it shuts off the radio so safe to swap 👍

Last I heard it has a hardware flaw. I cancelled my order, fortunately before it shipped.

They diagnosed the issue and are replacing all existing units with a v2 shipping at the end of October. I’ve added info to the description of Bender/Nibbler T114 product pages 👍

@@zerofox3d excellent news! Thank you for the update. Looking forward to grabbing a V2

I edited out me scrambling to grab an antenna as I completely forgot to have one to hand lol Apologies to David at PTPlace that I didn't grab one of his hehehe

@@zerofox3d I forgive you

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Thank you bud, appreciate it!

Took me a lot of back and forth with a nice Chinese lady on AliB to get them made. I have about 2000 left 😆

Bender T114 Edition goes public tomorrow. Nibbler is so tightly packaged though that I can’t find a way to fit the GPS module, scratching my head on that one. I have two new cases in the works though which will shake things up.

I finished the Bender T114 update yesterday (ssshhhhh) The T114 is a different form factor (it’s actually smaller) so it is not a drop in replacement sadly. The mount for the board in the body has to be changed (new body and face plate) The issue with Nibbler is it’s so tightly packaged the GPS won’t fit (99% sure) I’ll be looking closely at it this week, but look out for the T114 Bender launching this week 😉

@@zerofox3d That makes sense! But will keep an eye out for the bender case!! Looking forward to the Nibbler to arrive!:)

Bit of double sided tape and the MakerFocus battery will be secure! 😁

The speaker slots into a cut out on the mid chassis, there are also holes in the case to allow sound out.

Depends on the battery used, both EEMB batteries fill it, the MakerFocus leaves enough room. I’m planning a different back plate that adds a top bump for a RushFPV GPS module.

@@zerofox3d Will updated versions be made available to people who purchased files to print their own?

@@tkerby When I upload updated files you’ll get a notification with download link 👍

​@zerofox3d An M100 mini would be a great version too as they are cheap and small! I would bye the stls today I have 4 T-Decks!

Difficult to say but I have reached a node a mile away with the internal antenna. External will always be superior of course!

The size was dictated by a couple of factors. Firstly using DuPont connectors which in theory makes the build easier. Second one is sensor accuracy, specifically temperature. Other popular sensors at the time I was developing this needed temp offset values specifying in the YAML because the heat from the ESP and other components caused the sensor to report incorrect values. Leela has several design choices to avoid this. It will never compete with Zigbee based sensors, they use much less power than ESP WiFi boards, but Leela is a fun project and can be built very cheaply 😁

Thanks for your answer. Yes, I am aware of these points. In terms of temperature development, ZIGBEE obviously has an advantage. To get this point under control with your combo sensor, I would consider decoupling the housing... In short: A component that generates heat and is mounted in a housing will heat up the housing over time and subsequently also its interior and a temperature sensor built into it. It is always disadvantageous if a temperature sensor and a component that generates heat are on the same mounting plate (here the half shell of the PIR housing). Over time, the heat will reach the temperature sensor, either via contact on the housing or via the heated interior air. I would store the temperature sensor in a separate small housing, decoupled from the main housing, in such a way that it is only connected to the main housing via very delicate (filligree) connections. These housing connecting elements should avoid heat conduction by using as little material as possible and also allow the energy to be released to the outside air (acting as a heat sink surrounded by outside air). Perhaps this theory will help a little.

The YAML for all the supported sensors is included in the files

The cost is more than just plastic. It’s weeks of my time developing it. It’s the hardware which is included. It’s my Dad’s time preparing all the battery boxes and JST cables. My manufacturing partners time soldering all the cables. My wife’s time doing all the packaging. It’s the cost of building a print farm, renting an office, paying tax. There is profit, of course, but it’s not exorbitant and I have yet to receive a single complaint in over 1000 orders. Here’s an offer for you, buy one and if you don’t agree it was worth the cost I’ll refund it 😉

@@zerofox3d I do understand that being a 3d printer guy. But I still find it to be expensive. Add 25% for Canadian currency exchange and it's over the top

@@cukymonster33 Bender is 19.99 GBP, that’s 34 Canadian dollars. Add international shipping and tax (if you actually get charged) and the total should be under 60 Canadian, not sure how you get to 100 dollars. I sell the files for £9 too bye the way. I wish it could be cheaper but I have kids that demand food and I don’t own a cow. Of course you can just not buy it, free will is a wonderful thing! 😆 (Irony here is it was the badgering of a lovely Canadian chap that made me offer international shipping and dealing with the logistics in the first place 😂)

@@zerofox3d I'm so very sorry. I'm in Peru right now and the currency is in Peruvian Soles. For $1.00CDN you can buy almost 3 soles. I did not notice the posted currency. Makes more sense now ....

@@cukymonster33 Well that explains it 😂

Thanks my Magical Potato friend! There is a secret many don’t know… hold down the top button to soft shut down the Heltec. It’s not fully “off” like a power switch that cuts the battery connection but it does use little power in that state.