PPPs: Week 1 - HW OrangePill

Project introduction ⚡

The past August an idea came to my mind ¿How can I onboard my friend without talking them about prices and enjoying the freedom to give bitcoin like cash?

So... ¿Could I be able to build something small, cute, unique and useful for the bitcoin community?

A month ago I had the idea to design a HW bitcoin pill. And started from HW part with just some ideas. I've seen this tournament and finally decided to join, to let me focus on this HW and to finish what I started. I received the first HW board two weeks ago.

And now...

Plans Week 2 📆

• Check rest HW parts by sepparate (RGB leds, accelerometer...)

• Create functional diagrams about logical operation of pill

• Create the first SW version with pretended logic.

• Find the way to solder the ATECC608 part pending.

• Setup a github repository

• Brainstorm about things still I need. Case, epoxi over pill, brand, logo.

• Study, study and study more about ATECC

• Brainstorm about how to create a unique and verificable way to verify a pill

Progress ✅

• Checked voltage regulator, operating temperatures and logics on circuit.

• Able to program uController.

• Checked board wirings and find some problems related to USB.

• Tested USBC keyboard emulation.

• Tested button functionality and able to send text when the button is pressed.

Problems ✋

• Need to modify board.

• I'm turning into a vampire