Pelican Micro Case 1010 with T-Beam

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@Scout @scoutg

After some help from @mc-hamster and digging through the files in VS Code, I noticed that there is the option of an external button for the middle button only already in the code.

Putting a button between GPIO 13 and GND mimics the middle button.
EDIT: Accidently found out that the pin labeled RST, is obviously for wiring a reset button as well.
For the power button, my original idea should still work, but isn’t really ideal.

I only want a middle button externally mounted, as I don’t want there to be a chance of being bumped and powered off. But I will continue to pursue the other two!

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I didn’t get time to look into this yet, so good to know. Thanks

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Pretty happy with my set-up so far! Three 18650s batteries, upgraded GPS. Just waiting for my external button, and going to relocate the screen to the right orientation and adhered to the clear lid.

Also waiting for a rework station to repair my t-beam that I fried a chip on with my antenna cable shorting out to the positive battery terminal while wrecklessly assembling. :joy:

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I fried my chip there too. It cannot handle 12v on the battery terminals :grin:

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Did you replace it? I’m ordering a 5 pack of chips for $5 and a cheap rework station for 50 (for a 28 board :joy:)

But it gives me an excuse to learn something I’ve always wanted to.

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I havent fixed it yet, but after playing with a Dewalt heat gun and bending some pipe to slip over the end, I realised it might be time to invest in a new solder station. Especially since my Samsung TV has now started giving me grief. I might have to replace 3 chips on the mainboard.