You download the gerber files from GitHub and place them into a ZIP file. Upload it to JLCPCB and then you can get 5 pieces for $5 or so (depending on country).
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SylverReZ
JLCPCB automatically configures the size and the amount of layers once you upload it, so there's no faffing about.
TheStonedModder
Oh is it really that simple? I thought you needed to be able to figure out specific settings from the files like board thickness or something aha
I feel silly for asking now I’ll try jcl thank you!
I feel silly for asking now I’ll try jcl thank you!
SylverReZ
The board thickness would vary. It should say in the repository in a readme file or something else.
SylverReZ
Don't worry, it's okay. When I started off with designing my own PCBs, I was having troubles figuring stuff out getting them fabricated.
TheStonedModder
Is there a specific keyword I can ctrl f to find it within the gerber files? Unless I'm blind "thick" or "thickness" don't seem to match anything in these files according to sublime
If it helps, this is the specific repo https://github.com/Element18592/360-Glow-Mod
If it helps, this is the specific repo https://github.com/Element18592/360-Glow-Mod
SylverReZ
I actually didn't know Element reverse-engineered the classic glow mod for the 360.
So, for the gerber files, download the ZIP file under 'Code' > 'Download ZIP' and the gerber files will already be inside of the "Gerbers" folder.
So, for the gerber files, download the ZIP file under 'Code' > 'Download ZIP' and the gerber files will already be inside of the "Gerbers" folder.
TheStonedModder
Oh wow, so when you said the site was smart enough to figure everything out it looks like it did it for the thickness as well. Everything assembled is like $15 which isn't bad! I guess I was just over thinking it.
TheStonedModder
Would you happen to know what I would need to order to properly flash it with the hex file or at least some good google keywords to start with for that portion? I don't expect to be spoonfed/useless of course!
SylverReZ
Board thickness would be 1.2mm for a board of this size. And for programming the hex, you can use a CH341 programmer with a 3V mod.
TheStonedModder
Awesome thank you so much! I should hopefully be able to piece together the rest and figure it out from this information. From some quick googleing it seems like after I have the programmer its essentially as easy as flashing an arduino if I plug the ATTINY85 into the top of that CH341.
If this keeps staying so simple im about to waste so much money at jlcpcb lmao
If this keeps staying so simple im about to waste so much money at jlcpcb lmao
SylverReZ
The CH341 programmer originally operates at 5V. Depending on the input voltage of your chip, which mostly uses 3.3V, you need to use a multimeter to locate the 3V line on the voltage regulator and solder a jumper. Otherwise, it can permanently overheat the chip and fry it.
TheStonedModder
If I wanted to be lazy, is there a more expensive option that doesn't require modification by chance? Or will most programmers operate at 5v?
SylverReZ
There's the TL866II Plus that has an option in-software to adjust the input/output voltage when reading/writing to the chip. It supports not only PIC microcontrollers, but many more.
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TheStonedModder
That’s not a terrible price at all I’ll order that one to learn with 
the less variables for me to accidentally mess up at first the better ha
the less variables for me to accidentally mess up at first the better ha
SylverReZ
That's the first programmer which I bought back in 2022 if I remember right. Works like a charm and had programmed modchips and stuffs for game consoles.
TheStonedModder
Sounds like it will be a reliable workhorse, and a good excuse to find some other open source projects like this so I can play with the programmer lol
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