Current Conscience Comparator

January 6, 2023 Hosted by Parker Dillmann, Stephen Kraig

How low can the power consumption of the Cat Feeder Unreminder go? Parker and Stephen discuss leakage current on this episode of the podcast!

Framework, Noctua, and other brands add official 3D models to Printables

  • Prusa Research’s “Printables” website added a new section called “Brands”
  • Manufacturers and OEMs can upload verified models for their products

CNC Update

  • All of the fasteners arrive this week along with the aluminum extrusions
  • Build weekend
  • Developed a 3d printable cable tie for 4040 t-slots
    • 3d prints with planned bending sections
    • Other than iteration and experience is there a way to design this?
    • Elastic deformation in the area that we want – avoid plastic deformation on stress-strain curve
  • Will be printing along with the spray system from episode 354

The Return of the Cat Feeder Unreminder

  • MAX9019 Comparator Oscillator
  • Low power design considerations
    • Consider every current path for leakage current
  • Super Capacitor Leakage Comparison
    • DSF505Q6R0JBG
      • 5F at 6VDC
      • 40uA leakage
    • HSL0814-3R8106-R
      • 10F at 3.8VDC 
      • 2.0-3.0uA leakage
  • Get the timer working 
    • LTC2956-1
    • 0.8uA
    • Use the enable output to switch between what segments are being driven on the TN LCD
  • DG419 signal switcher

Hosts: Parker Dillmann, Stephen Kraig

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