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Compostasio

  1. Esto es la prueba de ejemplos con fotos sacadao de https://docs.pikvm.org/atx_board/

    Soon

  2. Otro ejemplo

    Tools

  3. Optional features:

    ✮ ✮ ✮ ATX controller to manage the target host’s power

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    VGA video capture

    If you want to capture VGA from your server instead of HDMI, buy the VGA-to-HDMI converter. Some converters have issues with not supporting all resolutions and refresh rates.

  4. Board-specific: Power supply, USB connectivity, etc.

    ✮ ✮ ✮ Raspberry Pi 4

    On a Raspberry Pi 4 only the USB-C port that receives power is capable of acting as a USB Device.

    ✮ ✮ ✮ Variant #1: Power supply + ready-made Y-splitter module
    • x1 USB-C/Power Splitter Module (US/UK/CA).
    • x1 USB-C to USB-C cable (male-male) for connecting the Raspberry Pi to the splitter.
    • x1 USB-A to USB-C cable (male-male) for connecting the target host to the splitter.
    • x1 Official USB-C Power Supply.
    … or Variant #2: Power supply + Y-splitter based on power blocker
    … or Variant #3: Power supply + DIY Y-splitter for soldering
    • x1 USB-A to USB-C cable (male-male).
    • x1 Another cable USB-A to any (male-any).
    • x1 Any 5V 3A power supply with USB-A socket.

OPEN SOURCE

This proyect is an open-source automatic low cost medium scale in vessel hot composter.

Reproducibility

Every Fab Lab or makerspace equipped with a CNC machine and basic workshop tools can manufacture the COMPOSTASIO using accessible, open-source resources.

How improve the design?

To consider before:

  • 🟢 Open Source: The whole plans, files and tips are available on this site.
  • 🟡 Tools: You need at least a CNC machine with a half plywood board capacity.
  • 🔴 Funds: You have to refund at least U$s 2500 for materials and installation.