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ben_w on Jan 10, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: Taking over a Dead IoT Company

Oof. My electronics stopped before GCSEs, and even I know about 555s.

I can believe someone might prefer software for prototyping, but manufacturing? Well, I've seen prototypes enter production, so yes, but still, ugh.

danhor on Jan 10, 2023 [–]

A attiny might not make sense, but you can get something like the PMS150C for around ~5ct, where it makes more sense to use a single MCU than a 555 with all the extra needed BOM Items.

fhars on Jan 10, 2023 | [–]

Well, you can always choose this: https://www.hwlibre.com/en/troll-duino/

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