I run a HP laptop and it is clearly marked as pin positive.

Howard, is it possible to add a separate section to the Wiki page - "only for dummies"?

Yes, it is all working now. I ran a quick test after inserting the WeMos on MiniPCB and powered it with 12Vdc. I am able to see OnStep network ID on my laptop. Connected to it and ran 192.168.0.1 and

Drew 🔭📷🚴‍♂️ Thanks. That was very helpful. I did that and I found I had to use COM8 instead of COM3. When I uploaded Teensy3.2 it was COM3 which was why I assumed I must continue to use COM3. It shoul

Thanks Howard, I tried that. I also read the reply from Drew 🔭📷🚴‍♂️. I was able to upload it finally. The blue LED started flashing. I think I am good now. I have to prepare the cables to connect the

I am on my next MiniPCB2 and I successfully flashed the Teensy3.2. To test it I connected my SHC to my MiniPCB and it is able to connect well and I am able to scroll down the menu. So I consider it is

As you all know we are under attack by an invisible enemy called SARS-CoV-2 that gives us this deadly sickness COVID-19. While all (most) of us are staying indoors there are many people on the battleg

Thanks Prasad

The eBay listing given by you says 64K Byte Flash, 20kB SRAM.

Khalid Open source is nice in principle but it allows users to make own little changes his/her own little likings/ideas. Almost like what happened to Linux which exists in several flavors. That is not

I was browsing Google News and found this listing https://hackaday.com/2020/04/04/open-source-telescope-controller-puts-smart-features-in-old-telescopes/ Prasad

I looked at the bottom side of Teensy 3.2 board with a magnifier. I see two rectangular pads and what looks like a tiny jumper trace between them. It is this tiny jumper trace that needs to be cut - r

OK, I get it now. I was thinking of connecting only with WiFi. Thanks Prasad

What do you mean by power the board? You mean later on, like when it is in use, running, etc.?

I am almost done with the assembly of a mini-PCB V2. I read the Wiki on Power and USB - instruction that I must cut the trace on Teensy 3.2 to eliminate the possibility of powering mini PCB through th

I have a different app Polaris View by David Watkins and it gives the same view for free. PolarisView - Apps on Google Play An app for Astronomy and Astrophotography enthusiasts that use a German Equa

Looking at ebay listings and I see most are showing pins sticking above the pcb. Is this OK to use? Also, the version is v3.0. Thanks Prasad

Yes, I understood that from Howard. I ordered this one below. It has been shipped and may reach me in the next few days. 192769407945 | eBay Thanks Prasad

I am confused about WeMos_D1_Mini. Can someone confirm if ebay listing item# 113845558271 is the right part that I would need? Here is the ebay link https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m

George Your pictures tell the whole story beautifully. I have the crossover style connectors. I need the other type. Cut and splice them. My next task for tomorrow. Thank you all guys, I am now confid