As I mentioned in a previous post, it seems that it’s totally possible to convert a NVME SSD to a CFExpress Card. So here’s my first take on that. J1 is the PCB edge connector for the CFExpress card, J2, J3 are FFC (ribbon cable) connectors, and J4 is the M.2 connector. I’m 99% sure… Continue reading More CFExpress (CFX) Card Experimentation – PCB Design for a Passive CFExpress – M.2 Adapter
Month: July 2020
Testing out the DJI Osmo Pocket
Recently got the DJI Osmo Pocket on a sale. Always wanted something that’s not my iPhone which can record 4K/60 so I jumped on the boat. Anyway here is a demo video of the Osmo Pocket. I’m generally happy about the performance, but wished that it can do a bit better with noise.
Improving the K40 – The Electrical System
One of the downsides of the K40 is the electrical outlets: they are not grounded. This is somewhat a issue because by duct fan has a grounding prong and I cannot connect that to the included outlets. So time to add an actual real electrical outlet. It even comes with 2 extra USB ports in… Continue reading Improving the K40 – The Electrical System
Upgrading the Ventilation System on my K40
The K40 (or at least the version I have), has a pretty insufficient / badly designed ventilation system. It features a fan that just barely moves air, and a metal shroud that is supposed to direct the fumes toward the fan but unfortunately blocks the working area by about 1 inch (the working area is… Continue reading Upgrading the Ventilation System on my K40
The Mysterious CFexpress Card Specification / Pinout
It seems like CFexpress is going to replace CFast and CF card as the new de-facto DSLR storage medium, at least for Japanese camera manufacturers. The Internet kept its mouth very shut about what this CFexpress Card actually is, with specification no where to be found. However, piecing a few separate pieces of information together,… Continue reading The Mysterious CFexpress Card Specification / Pinout