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As Niftymitter is open source you are welcome to participate in developing it and new projects derived from it. On this page you will find all the source files and instructions concerning current ongoing developments, as well as links to the project on other collaboration platforms on the web.
This page is a wiki, meaning that any registered user can add to or edit this information. Comments don’t seem to be working at the moment but email is welcomed to info(at)openthing(dot)org.
Current Unstable Source (for the developer)
Niftymitter development is in the process of branching. The current development release of the Guts is v0.3, while the Home, Gig and Mic versions are each in v0.1:
Niftymitter Guts
Niftymitter Guts is the design for the common elements between the Home and Gig versions of Niftymitter. It includes the circuitry and housings for the battery and circuit.
- Niftymitter guts 3D pack v0.3 [.zip containing .stl and Solidworks]
- Niftymitter Guts Housing Layouts v0.3 [.zip containing .ai and .svg]
- PCB Layout v0.24 [.png]
- The PCB source is designed for etching onto copperplate, using iron on acetate (such as that described here) or using Michael Shorter’s laser engraving method described here [instructables].
- Circuit assembly diagram for etched PCB [.png]
- PCB layout and circuit assembly draft document [.svg]
- Basic Electronic Schematics, parts and assembly instructions [Tetsuo Kogawa's site]
- General support for the electronics is on Kogawa’s site here. Tetsuo Kogawa’s site contains all the information needed to source components and assemble the electronics using his particular copperplate method.
- Parts List v0.25 [.xls]
- Electronic Circuit Schematic
- Assembly Instructions [instructables]
Niftymitter Home
Niftymitter Home is a version of the transmitter for general home use, ie. it should be able to be carried in the pocket and you should be able to plug anything into it.
- 3D Pack v0.11 [.zip with .stl and Solidworks files]
- 3D models of major components in .stl format and native Solidworks formats.
- Niftymitter Home Sleeve layout v0.1 [.zip containing .svg and .ai]
- The layouts are designed to be laser cut and engraved, or cut and scored by hand. They are designed for ~1.5mm mounting cardboard and can be assembled by folding and gluing with a quick drying adhesive such as UHU.
Niftymitter Gig
Niftymitter is a more robust version for use in more demanding environments, such as at a gig. It needs to be portable but not fit in the pocket.
- 3D Pack v0.1 [.zip with .stl and Solidworks files]
- 3D models of major components in .stl format and native Solidworks formats.
Niftymitter Mic
Niftymitter Mic is a dedicated cordless microphone version of niftymitter. It will not use the generic guts but will have its own board layout integrating an electret mic.
- No layouts up yet, but some pictures of the first model are on Flickr.
Updates from v0.24
- Parts list updated with costs and Rapid online part numbers/links.
- Trimcap omission in parts list fixed.
- 3D models added
- Sleeve design branched into Home, Gig and Mic versions.
- Sleeve orientation altered to improve ease of use.
Current Issues
Click here for all Issues in the current development release. [GoogleCode]
Power Calculations
Discussion on how and why to measure the output power of Niftymitter [blog]
Niftymitter on Other Collaboration Platforms
Niftymitter on Google Code – parts development and all releases, schematics, parts list, issues log
Niftymitter on Ponoko – stable parts releases
Niftymitter on Thingiverse – stable parts releases, parts lists, assembly instructions
Niftymitter on Flickr – just general photos
Niftymitter on Open Innovation Projects – directory listing
Latest from the blog
- Niftymitter mic first model
- What the exhibition looks like
- Niftymitter home developments
- In the exhibition + Nathaniel's results.
- Dundee Exhibition this week
