Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
To start off, thanks to the video sponsor: JLCPCB for sponsoring this project. $2 for 1-4 layer PCBs, PCB assembly from $0: jlcpcb.com/DYE
I know it's been awhile since the last video I made on this project. Sometimes you start a project with so much energy and then just get bogged down with life and other projects till your enthusiasm just wanes. I spent quite a bit of time trying to design a really fancy 3D printed case for the VacPen that I could see the feature creep starting to loom so I decided to just go simple and functional so I could wrap this project up and use it. So this version is more a prototype than a finished commercial looking device. The case could use some screws, integrated pcb mounting to utilize the onboard touch sensing pad and most importantly a better battery enclosure method. But I just wanted something done now to help assemble pcbs that will arrive very soon so let's wrap this project up and leave improvements for version 2.0!
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!!!
Use the code SJM (all caps) to receive 10% off of your order!
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Code: sjmics
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To start off, thanks to the video sponsor: JLCPCB for sponsoring this project. $2 for 1-4 layer PCBs, PCB assembly from $0: jlcpcb.com/DYE
I know it's been awhile since the last video I made on this project. Sometimes you start a project with so much energy and then just get bogged down with life and other projects till your enthusiasm just wanes. I spent quite a bit of time trying to design a really fancy 3D printed case for the VacPen that I could see the feature creep starting to loom so I decided to just go simple and functional so I could wrap this project up and use it. So this version is more a prototype than a finished commercial looking device. The case could use some screws, integrated pcb mounting to utilize the onboard touch sensing pad and most importantly a better battery enclosure method. But I just wanted something done now to help assemble pcbs that will arrive very soon so let's wrap this project up and leave improvements for version 2.0!
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
