Has anyone seen this on kickstarter... I think it's pretty cool.
HackRF, an open source SDR platform by Michael Ossmann — Kickstarter
It's open source too, you can grab everything here.
https://github.com/mossmann/hackrf/wiki
I have no idea what to do with the gerber files? But I'd like to put this together.
HackRF, an open source SDR platform by Michael Ossmann — Kickstarter
It's open source too, you can grab everything here.
https://github.com/mossmann/hackrf/wiki
I have no idea what to do with the gerber files? But I'd like to put this together.
It does look like a cool project. Not a fun DIY build though, I'd imagine. Soldering the LQFP144 package may well be a challenge, but you will also have to source all those components and buy the necessary infrastructure to flash the Cortex, I suppose?
Personally, I'd go with the $275 pledge then 🙂 .
The board alone is 15 sq. inches, a run of three at OSHPark would cost you $75 or $150 (if it's four layer). I'm unfamiliar with Cortex programming, but I'd assume at least another $100 for the programmer. Now you still haven't bought any components.
Then you definitely need a stencil for the solder paste (there are 250 SMD parts in size 0402), and some equipment that will let you solder the uCs without frying them... man that sounds like a lot of trouble 🙂 . Good luck though if you're going to do it anyways!
(edit: I just realised you might be working in the electronics industry and have easier access to parts and soldering/assembly machinery than the average DIYer. In that case, ignore my ramblings above...)
The board alone is 15 sq. inches, a run of three at OSHPark would cost you $75 or $150 (if it's four layer). I'm unfamiliar with Cortex programming, but I'd assume at least another $100 for the programmer. Now you still haven't bought any components.
Then you definitely need a stencil for the solder paste (there are 250 SMD parts in size 0402), and some equipment that will let you solder the uCs without frying them... man that sounds like a lot of trouble 🙂 . Good luck though if you're going to do it anyways!
(edit: I just realised you might be working in the electronics industry and have easier access to parts and soldering/assembly machinery than the average DIYer. In that case, ignore my ramblings above...)
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Great, I'm still not sure what it does.
Besides being able to pick up all the RF in the universe.
Besides being able to pick up all the RF in the universe.
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