reTIL

As part of preparation of a mass produced non resin Version. I thought a little bit about packaging. So far I like this combination of matchbox and little 3D-printed tray. Labelling and manual-card are still missing

Of course you could just use a standard Textool dip test socket, but this is boring and brings the risk of rotating it 180°. So I measured the top plate of a Textool socket to print a new customized top plate on a SLA Printer. Not needed contact are removed and holes are nicer fit for the round pins.

The extra hole is for the a extra test pin, This need for rev2 PCBs, but ore on that soon.

Power consumption of the original TIL311 is quite high and also sometimes the main problem with them. reTil uses much less power due to modern components. The power consumption is low around 1.6mA with a 5V supply. It changes a little bit with the number of active LEDs. Brightness is higher than original TIL311, but I could get it brighter, but than more power also.

Running test-code to show 0...F without input control

Beside the resin Version there is also a more basic Version. This Version uses only a PCB. It is much easier to get produce. You may also buy get this Version at some point in the future.

With this Version I also got the LEDs running now. LED-Part of the Firmware is ready. I just need to add the Inputs, so far it is counting up on its own, which is quite useful for demonstration and testing