Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (March 2026) 5 months agoWe're automating low-volume PCB assembly in the US!https://pikkoloassembly.com/ 0ThreadHN
Validating IC Rotations from Copper and Datasheets 6 months agoHello! Been working on a fun problem:When assembling a PCB, the rotation of a component is not always clear (not indicated on the silkscreen), or warrants verification.This is an overview of package rotations, and a proof-of-concept system to determine rotations from the PCB copper and datasheet. 0ThreadHN
39c3: In-house electronics manufacturing from scratch: How hard can it be? [video] 6 months agoThis is the approach we're taking at Pikkolo! (pikkoloassembly.com).Heavy focus on low-capex and machines we can easily scale and hack up specifically for high-mix/low-volume work. 0ThreadHN