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# GAT Nametag SC8
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a nametag quickly rushed for Supercon 8.
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project details rambled at [this hackaday.io project page](https://hackaday.io/project/198536-gat-nametag-sc8).
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user manual and additional details at [truecontrol BASIC](https://basic.truecontrol.org).
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this nametag addon keeps your name always upright no matter the orientation. with fun RGB lighting and infrared messaging, maybe people will finally remember your name.
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hardware designed from concept to order for fab in about 4 1/2 days. wasn't procrastinated, just way too busy to get it done...
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rushed and hacked firmware based on a rushed and hacked port of rushed and hacked initial firmware written by true in 2019
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hope people find it fun and interesting
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## where can I get it?
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these will be released at Supercon 8 in small quantities. (qty done tbd)
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if you want one after SC8, you can order one from true's webshop.
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## bugs, quirks, omissions
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individual MCU core bugs, quirks and omission are in each MCU's code directory. these are for the project as a whole.
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- code isn't done. it never is.
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- when removing from a badge, pulling on the nametag from the non-soldered-pin side can damage the addon. this was a known issue going into this project. with the help of tape and passing on knowledge I hope people don't destroy their addons.
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- to fix this would be to design my own oled board that is attached at both sides strongly.
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- ...but the intent was to have a kit to solder.
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- ...but with how complicated this is, I am not sure it should be a kit. I dunno.
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- the GAT header was accidentally implemented mirrored. I always quadruple-check things like this but being rushed not only on this project but on several others means this still got missed.
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- to fix this, future runs would have this redesigned.
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- BLE may or may not ever work. it was a longshot dream when starting the project. if you want to get it working, solder a wire to the pad next to the "SUPERCON" text and give it a try... by writing the code to make it work, lol. |