There's going to be another bugfix I plan on testing, hopefully in the next week or two. I'll post pics and the results, even if the fix doesn't work.

Well, that was... educational. Not only does v1.4 require plugging in the USB-C cable the right way, but it also only works with USB-A to USB-C cables (not C-to-C). Everything related to the USB-A connector is fine, and previous revisions didn't have a USB-C connector at all, so this version is still an improvement, but not as much of an improvement as I was aiming for. I've read a lot about USB-C cables and USB 3.1 and I think the next rev will fix both problems. Version 1.41, here we come.

This is what #patching a #bug in #hardware looks like. First attempt: I made things worse Second attempt (not pictured): it's as if I did nothing Third attempt: fixed! If you don't know how big a US dime is, the punchline here is that these wires are very small, tedious to work with and will probably come loose at the slightest provocation. #USBC And a shout out to those who know exactly what happened here without any explanation required. I goofed. Next rev will be better. #OpenHardware #electronics #diy

Also, if someone wants to just rip off my design and make and sell Signets themselves, there's nothing stopping you. The license allows for it, and I'm not going to shy away from competition. Of course, if you do, it's on you to deal with fuck ups in manufacturing, soldering on USB connectors, flashing, testing each unit, setting up one or more stores, and the worst thing of all: marketing. If that sounds good to you, go for it. If you want to share these burdens, partner with me.

BTW, I am still looking for a reseller in Europe. If you or someone you know is there and wants to make open source security hardware available to people, reach out to me. The cost of shipping is Europeans €25-30 per order, but beyond that, there's a risk with every single order that something will go wrong in customs (on either end), and that cost would double just to give it a second attempt! That's why I don't offer international shipping. Because I end up losing money if 1 out of 10 orders requires re-shipping. Meanwhile the customer has to pay almost as much for shipping as the device. I want to slash that cost dramatically, and obviously I'll pass those savongs onto the user. Here's what I want to do: A.) Ship a batch of signets to someone in Europe, maybe 10x to start B.) Orders to europeans ship from there I'd prefer the reseller sells them, but I could enable shipping in my store if that's preferable. We can work out something to balance the risk of me shipping off signets and never hearing anything from them again, and the reseller buying these from me and then being stuck with them if they're not selling. We can work it out, and a return/exchange process too. We got this, I just need a little help.

The only other change in v1.4 is making assembly easier by making it a single sided board. It's just that and the USB-C, everything else is functionally identical.

New #hardware revision is in the works... #Signet v1.4 Native USB-C connector. No more need for those A-to-C adapters. I just ordered more parts to make more of them. I'm excited. #OpenHardware for life, yo!