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pikkoloassembly··on Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (March 2026)
We're automating low-volume PCB assembly in the US!

https://pikkoloassembly.com/

pikkoloassembly··on Validating IC Rotations from Copper and Datasheets
Hello! Been working on a fun problem:

When assembling a PCB, the rotation of a component is not always clear (not indicated on the silkscreen), or warrants verification.

This is an overview of package rotations, and a proof-of-concept system to determine rotations from the PCB copper and datasheet.

pikkoloassembly··on 39c3: In-house electronics manufacturing from scratch: How hard can it be? [video]
This is the approach we're taking at Pikkolo! (pikkoloassembly.com).

Heavy focus on low-capex and machines we can easily scale and hack up specifically for high-mix/low-volume work.

pikkoloassembly··on Carrier Landing in Top Gun for the NES
Oh god the trauma this brought back.