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We used to have a DIY version that required soldering but the problem was that a number of people overestimated their soldering skills and couldn't get it done.
by ahaucnx 2y ago
We used to have a DIY version that required soldering but the problem was that a number of people overestimated their soldering skills and couldn't get it done. Then obviously that is frustrating for them. So we discontinued it for now. I would love to bring back a more "advanced" version in the future.
- ploxiln 2y agoI'm sad to hear that the DIY Basic is "discontinued for now", rather than just "out of stock". I built mine about a year ago and I'm quite happy with it. (I later got the "ONE indoor kit" for my parents, since it has a nicer case included.) But I understand if the customer support (and PR ...) were too difficult to deal with for this particular offering. It is rather open hardware... I notice now there are "gerbers" of the DIY basic PCB that you make available, so I should be able to order PCBs from PCBWay or JLC-PCB, and the other sensors and parts directly from you or from AliExpress. Though if not for that DIY Basic kit you offered before, I'd consider the project a bit risky for my level of design/part-sourcing. So, thanks!
- ahaucnx 2y agoThe DIY basic will be back in stock soon. What we discontinued is the DIY pro that was the larger unit but to be soldered.
- ploxiln 2y agoOh ok, sounds great. (... I did solder the pin headers and PM-sensor cable connector on my DIY basic, which was fun, but I still think it's a great option even if only available pre-soldered.)