EP#348: AVRDUDE All The Way Down

November 5, 2022 - Extra Life

• Content for the stream
• API for Extralife
• Custom plugin that goes to a Duke Nukem Sound Board
• Trying to get it to play gifs
• Working with Open Broadcast Software now

Live podcast Nov 22 in Houston

Microchip woes?

• Microchip has got back to us about the firmware - no issues on their end
• Suggested using the command line interface
• Originally thought pullups on the reset line but they are not needed
  • Tried them with no luck

Jeep Prop Fan

• Recently talked about designing a PCM (Power Control Module)
• Essentially control all the none engine related functions in a car
• Need a new name since it's not for the Jeep nor uses the Parallax Propeller
• Raspberry pi pico
  • Do we do Arduino style C or Micro Python?
    • Micro Python will be cool to try out!
  • PIO will be used for controlling reactionary lights
    • Turn signals
    • Headlights
• Solid State Relays are EXPENSIVE
  • Mosfets for sure
  • H-Bridge for bi-directional motors
• Combine with OCTOPROBER?