🛠️ DevKitty Workshop, Pt. 1: Assembly & Programming

Alex Lynd has created a special Hackster.io edition of the CutieCat v1 – a Seeed Xiao-based version of his DevKitty hardware security toolkit for hackers and makers. We’ve assembled a dream team of Hackster PRO Contributors to unbox, solder, and assemble these kits live – then program some eye-catching LED patterns. We’re giving away more of the limited-edition kits, so enter the drawing and tune into the Hackster Holidays Finale!

Links:
// Workshop tutorial on Hackster.io: https://www.hackster.io/alexlynd/build-your-own-cat-themed-hacking-console-with-devkitty-30911c
// DevKitty.io main page (with CutieCat docs): https://devkitty.io
// DevKitty - Whisker on Crowd Supply: https://www.crowdsupply.com/devkitty/whisker
// Hackster Café interview with Alex Lynd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDZEIGe5FYE&list=PLsRBa4uXjihZwcYrwwuPhsYxWtFwMBqDF&index=1
// Hackster PRO: https://www.hackster.io/pro
// More of Alex L's projects on LyndLabs.io: https://lyndlabs.io
// Workshop Pt. 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2PNsd_i0J4&list=PLsRBa4uXjihbcHnRkc2SoPLnoC_ilO_SM&index=3
// Workshop Pt. 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta_1BhQfJoE&list=PLsRBa4uXjihbcHnRkc2SoPLnoC_ilO_SM&index=2

Participants:
// Claire's Linktree (including the massive LED guide): https://linktr.ee/ClaireDanielleCassidy
// Ayesha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/electrifywithayesha
// Ayesha's Hackster profile: https://www.hackster.io/ayesha-iftiqhar
// Jinger's Hackster profile: https://www.hackster.io/JingerZeng
// Alex's Hackster profile: https://www.hackster.io/glowascii/projects

Technologies:
// Pwnagotchi: https://pwnagotchi.ai
// Pixelblaze LED controller system: https://electromage.com/pixelblaze
// SparkFun's Qwiic Connect system: https://www.sparkfun.com/qwiic
// Adafruit's Stemma QT system: https://www.adafruit.com/search?q=stemma+qt&c=1005
// Stemma QT vs. Qwiic: https://learn.adafruit.com/introducing-adafruit-stemma-qt/sparkfun-qwiic

Tools, tips, and tricks:
// iFixit's FixHub portable soldering station (including portable brass coil): https://www.ifixit.com/fixhub
// Sensepeek PCBITE clamps: https://www.testequity.com/product/10182168-PCBITE-6012
// Omnifixo magnetic third hand: https://omnifixo.com
// Leeborg's colorful alligator clips: https://leecyb.org/shop
// Harbor Freight protective (Pelican-esque) cases: https://www.harborfreight.com/material-handling/parts-storage/utility-cases-ammo-boxes/protective-cases.html
// Adafruit's recommended editors for CircuitPython: https://learn.adafruit.com/welcome-to-circuitpython/recommended-editors
// Rodico watchmaking putty: https://rotatewatches.com/products/rodico-watchmaking-putty
// Lead-free solder from Kester: https://www.kester.com/products/category/lead-free
// Why use lead-free solder: https://www.bhencke.com/blog/2019/3/15/a-hill-to-die-on

More:
// WiFi Nugget featured on The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/23438967/hakcat-wifi-nugget-hacking-open-source-hak5
// Alpenglow soldering kits: https://www.alpenglowindustries.com/collections/sale
// Ayesha's hardware gift guide on Hackster News: https://www.hackster.io/news/black-friday-2024-deal-roundup-for-makers-tools-tech-and-creative-gifts-f80c6616197a
// Claire's pendant (Lux Lavalier): https://luxlavalier.com
// Anouk Wipprecht's light-up kitty ears: https://www.hackster.io/anouk-wipprecht/light-up-kitty-ears-fee08d
// Jinger's LED kitty ears hoodie: https://www.hackster.io/JingerZeng/light-up-kitty-ears-a842a0
// Angela Sheehan's InfiniKitty LED ears: https://www.hackster.io/the_gella/infinikitty-ears-d14c44
// Animal projects on Hackster.io: https://www.hackster.io/animals