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It looks really cool, except the case looks like it puts mechanical force on the connectors, which aren't exactly known for reliability. Having a tie bar with
by eternityforest 2mo ago
It looks really cool, except the case looks like it puts mechanical force on the connectors, which aren't exactly known for reliability.
Having a tie bar with a screw into each half, or even just some bosses to prevent lateral movement would be nice.
The C instead of C++ or Rust SDK would be a major negative point for me, but I'm sure the more hacker minded people will love it!
- omrawaley 2mo agoThanks for the feedback! I might look into using pogo pins instead for the connector. That eliminates the pressure, but then requires a separate mechanical force to keep the parts in place. Besides the header/pins, there are also currently magnets. I went with C for the SDK because I wanted maximum compatibility/portability. You can still use C++ (I tested it, works 100% fine), and I'm currently exploring Rust bindings! https://docs.pocketbyte.co/rust https://docs.pocketbyte.co/rust
- dlcarrier 2mo agoAlso check out spring pins for battery contacts. They tend to be cheaper and more robust. Here's the general category page, in Digi-Key: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/rectangular-connectors/spring-loaded/408 https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/rectangular-conne...
- omrawaley 2mo agoOh I think I've seen these on a couple Chinese handhelds. Currently the device uses a JST connector, but I'll definitely take a look at this. Thanks!
- dlcarrier 2mo agoI meant instead of the pogo pins, but if you do have a custom shell, then it is also a more convenient way to connect the battery, too.