Datasheet Lore

December 30, 2022 Hosted by Parker Dillmann, Stephen Kraig

What lore have you discovered in component datasheets? On this episode, Parker talks about how he picks electrical components and risk management.

Picking a part for your design

  • What is your process for selecting a part for your design?
  • What is your preferred method of learning about electronics?
  • How would you make the process of selecting parts for your design easier?

The Return of the Cat Feeder Unreminder

  • Experimenting with the AEM10941
  • User Interface changes?
    • Segmented LCD
      • VI-422DPRCS
    • Driver?
      • Need 3VAC – 6VAC
      • Made an oscillator with a 4049 hex inverter
      • More power reduction?
        • CD4047 oscillator, mxshift from slack says it will pull around 20uA
        • Comparator in a oscillator configuration, metacollin says ~1uA

Hosts: Parker Dillmann, Stephen Kraig

Special thanks to whixr over at Tymkrs for the intro and outro!