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# Order an [https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/Position-Sensor_SILICON-LABS-SI7210-B-00-IVR_C2654956.html SI7210-B-00 HES here], also available on Digikey and Mouser. | # Order an [https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/Position-Sensor_SILICON-LABS-SI7210-B-00-IVR_C2654956.html SI7210-B-00 HES here], also available on Digikey and Mouser. | ||
# Ordering 2-3 might be a good idea in case the first one is damaged during install (if all goes well, could mail the extra to a friend or Pine64 member). | # Ordering 2-3 might be a good idea in case the first one is damaged during install (if all goes well, could mail the extra to a friend or Pine64 member). | ||
=== Hints === | === Hints === | ||
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# Get some [https://a.co/d/0jU8zic neodymium magnets], even just two 8x2.7mm at 8:00PM and 12:00PM on the stand could be enough. Experimentation is needed. Start with just one small magnet and increase the number places on the stand until 360° sleep is activated when the pinecil hits the stand. | # Get some [https://a.co/d/0jU8zic neodymium magnets], even just two 8x2.7mm at 8:00PM and 12:00PM on the stand could be enough. Experimentation is needed. Start with just one small magnet and increase the number places on the stand until 360° sleep is activated when the pinecil hits the stand. | ||
# If the stand/holder is not metal, one could hot glue or tape magnets to it. | # If the stand/holder is not metal, one could hot glue or tape magnets to it. | ||
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File:Hall-effect-sensor02.jpg|HES after photo|alt=alt language | File:Hall-effect-sensor02.jpg|HES after photo|alt=alt language | ||
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=== Videos === | === Videos === | ||
Revision as of 00:51, 23 February 2023
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Instructions to Install a Hall Effect Sensor (HES)
Installation
- The Hall Effect Sensor (HES) is an optional end user installed sensor that activates to put pinecil to sleep when it enters a holder or stand. This requires a magnet attached to the stand. The closet the HES in the pinecil is to the magnet, the more likely the HES will activate. This adds a feature to Pinecil that is often seen in high end pro irons.
- See this article explaning how the Hall Effect Sensor (HES) works with Pinecil firmware, Ralim's IronOS.
- Order an SI7210-B-00 HES here, also available on Digikey and Mouser.
- Ordering 2-3 might be a good idea in case the first one is damaged during install (if all goes well, could mail the extra to a friend or Pine64 member).
Hints
- It is recommended to update to the newest Firmware before installing, see the Firmware article.
- It is important not to overheat the sensor as that could damage it. This is a very small SOT23 chip. It is recommended to solder one pin on the 2-pin side to tack it in place before soldering the rest of the sensor.
Supplies
- Borrow a second soldering iron (this is when 2x pinecils is a good idea).
- Get some neodymium magnets, even just two 8x2.7mm at 8:00PM and 12:00PM on the stand could be enough. Experimentation is needed. Start with just one small magnet and increase the number places on the stand until 360° sleep is activated when the pinecil hits the stand.
- If the stand/holder is not metal, one could hot glue or tape magnets to it.
Images
HES before photo, U14 location
HES after photo
Videos
- Easy trick to Open Pinecil without damaging clips.
- Installation (not available yet).