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 v0.3.1, Home is in v0.2, while the Gig and Mic versions are each in v0.1:

Niftymitter Guts

 

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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 Home

Common Thread @ Southside Studios

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.

  • Niftymitter Home v0.2 source pack [.zip]
    • Niftymitter Home v0.2 source pack including 3d models and 2d layouts
      Consult readme file for contents.
    • Niftymitter Home requires Guts v0.3 (see above)

Niftymitter Gig

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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.

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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 allĂ‚ 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

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