The PicoEMP project is not the ChipSHOUTER®. It is a "bare bones" kit with design optimization prioritizing the following order:
- safe operation
- cost
- usability
- performance
Despite the focus on safety and affordability, the PicoEMP works surprisingly well.
Assembly Required!
The PicoEMP is not sold as a complete product - you are responsible for building it, ensuring it meets any relevant safety requirements/certifications, and we completely disclaim all liability for what happens next. Please only use PicoEMP where you are building and controlling it yourself, with total understanding of the operation and risks. It is not designed to be used in professional or educational environments, where tools are expected to meet safety certifications (ChipSHOUTER® was designed for these use-cases).
The PicoEMP uses a Raspberry Pi Pico as the controller, inspired by @nezza using it for the debug-n-dump tool. You could alternatively use an Arduino or another microcontroller. You basically just need a few things:
- PWM output to drive HV transformer.
- Pulse pin to generate a pulse.
- Status pin to monitor the HV status.
Note: you have two options for building the PicoEMP: (1) total scratch build, or (2) easy-assembly build (what you're buying here!)
Easy-Assembly Build
The Easy-Assembly build uses a "mostly complete" SMD board, which you need to solder a Raspberry Pi Pico, switches, and through-hole headers.
Open-Source
As an open-source project, PicoEMP collects inputs from various community members, and welcomes your contributions!
