Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
To start off, thanks to the video sponsor: JLCPCB for sponsoring this project. JLCPCB Prototype for $2 (Any Color): jlcpcb.com/DYE
It was only a matter of time before my soldering escapades led me to this point. Fed up with tweezing tinier and tinier parts onto tightly packed pcbs I seek a way to preserve my sanity. In this video we take a look a the starting point in the process of designing a vacuum pickup tool to help me wrangle those miniature mosfets, those tiny transistors, those little LEDs, those micro ... microcontrollers. I think you get the point anyway, alliteration aside, Let's see what components I plan to use, the pcb I designed to control everything and finally give it a test run.
Check out the design files on the project page here: hackaday.io/project/185300-vacpen
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Special thanks to Eric Skiff for freely providing the music used in this video off his album Resistor Anthems. His music can be found at ericskiff.com/music
My RGB Gameboy Backlight Controller is now available at http://www.roarkesretrocorner.com!!!
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To start off, thanks to the video sponsor: JLCPCB for sponsoring this project. JLCPCB Prototype for $2 (Any Color): jlcpcb.com/DYE
It was only a matter of time before my soldering escapades led me to this point. Fed up with tweezing tinier and tinier parts onto tightly packed pcbs I seek a way to preserve my sanity. In this video we take a look a the starting point in the process of designing a vacuum pickup tool to help me wrangle those miniature mosfets, those tiny transistors, those little LEDs, those micro ... microcontrollers. I think you get the point anyway, alliteration aside, Let's see what components I plan to use, the pcb I designed to control everything and finally give it a test run.
Check out the design files on the project page here: hackaday.io/project/185300-vacpen
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I've posted a link for Ebay purchase referrals. If you use the link below then I get a small kickback from your purchase (it will cost you nothing, I just get paid for referring customers).
ebay.us/J8FqJg
Special thanks to Eric Skiff for freely providing the music used in this video off his album Resistor Anthems. His music can be found at ericskiff.com/music
My RGB Gameboy Backlight Controller is now available at http://www.roarkesretrocorner.com!!!
Use the code SJM (all caps) to receive 10% off of your order!
ICStation Affiliate Link: icstation.com/index.php?aid=212
Code: sjmics
Discount Amount: 15% off
Max Use: 1 (one for per user)
Amount Limit: 300
Consider supporting me on Patreon: patreon.com/sjm4306
