May 29, 2026
This week we made a small but important improvement to the prototype: we soldered a power switch into the system.
Until now, turning the device on and off meant manually connecting and disconnecting the battery, which was not ideal during testing and debugging. Adding a proper switch makes the system much more practical and closer to a finished product.
The Process
We soldered the switch directly into the main power line of the circuit and carefully checked all connections to ensure everything was stable. It’s a simple modification, but one that improves usability a lot during development.
Why It Matters
Even though it’s a small hardware change, it makes a big difference in day-to-day testing. We can now quickly power the system on and off without touching the rest of the wiring, which reduces wear on the connectors and speeds up iteration.
A Small Setback
We are still waiting on the battery charging module, which unfortunately was shipped incorrectly by the supplier. The wrong version was sent, so we cannot integrate the charging system yet.
The Result
Despite the delay, the prototype is still progressing well. The addition of the switch improves usability, and once the charging module arrives, we’ll be able to fully integrate power management into the system.
The prototype keeps evolving.