Hello everyone!

As many of you ask about the tools I am using for twitch streams as well as what electronics related tools I am using. I decided it was time to put together a blog post for that. I will likely keep updating this specific post when my streaming setup evolves or I need to add more content. This blog post is derived and updated version of the Gist that I posted a while ago.

This post is currently reflecting the gear I am using in May 2020. If you think anything is missing from this list or it is not up to date any more. Feel free to ping me and I will do my best to update the list! 🙂

Computer

Currently I use a scratch built PC for streaming, here is the list of the major components:

• AMD RYZEN 7 3700X 8-Core
• Gigabyte X570 Motherboard
• 64GB of RAM
• Gigabyte Radeon RX 5600 XT GPU
• EVGA SuperNova 650 G3 modular power supply
• Noctua NH-U14S 140mm SSO2-Bearing CPU cooler
• Fractal Design Meshify C Black Compact Mid Tower case
• Two 1080p Dell monitors I had since years

For the complete build and the exact parts used you can find the NewEgg build here: https://newegg.io/a1664311

Cameras

• Face Cam: Logitech C920
• Desk Cam: Lumix G7
  • Mounted on: Manfrotto 244RC Variable Friction Magic Arm
  • Clamp for the arm: Manfrotto 035RL Super Clamp
• Microscope Cam: AiHOME HDMI C-Mount Camera

Lighting

• Two LED Barn Door Light Panels
• RGB Ring Lights

Capture Devices

• For Desktop Cam: Elgato Cam Link 4K
• For Microscope Cam: Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen2 USB 3.0
• For Audio: SYBA USB Stereo Sound Adapter

Audio

• Lapel Microphone: Sennheiser EW 100 G3

Software

• Main Streaming software: OBS
• Linux Browser view used for overlays and plugins
• Free Plugins/overlays from Streamlabs
• AlertBox: Displays alerts of new followers, subscribers, bit donations and more
• ChatBox: Displays the twitch chat messages as video overlay
• Cloudbot: Provides commands like `!uptime` and automatically sends out an invite to the Discord server.
• Key and Mouse visualizer: TrayKeys
• Text Editor: Sublime Text
• ToDo List Sublime Text Plugin: PlainTasks
• PCB Design Software: KiCad
  • Plugin: InteractiveHtmlBom
• FPGA Tools:
  • Binary Distribution and build script: Open Tool Forge
  • Synthesis: Yosys
  • Place and Route: nextpnr
  • Database and Programmer (iCE40): icestorm
  • Database (ECP5): prjtrellis
  • Simulator: iverilog
  • Simulator: Verilator
  • Signal Trace Viewer: GTKWave
• Logic Analyzer framework/software: Sigrok/Pulseview

Other Gear

• Microscope: AmScope 7X-45X Simul-Focal
• Microscope Camera Lens: OMAX 0.5X C Mount Reduction Lens
• I also got a focus adjustment barrell, but I can’t find the source for it… TODO
• Light Ring: AmScope LED Light Ring
• Soldering Iron: JBC T210-A
  • Soldering Tips: C245-029, C245-064
• Hot Air Rework Station: AOYUE 852A
• Reflow Oven: T-962A with all mods
• HotPlate: Akozon 200x200mm
• PreHeater: Coffee Cup Warmer
• PCB Tab Route Tab Clipper: Hakko CHP DP-20-N Depaneling Tool
• Multimeter: Fluke 115
  • Multimeter Probes: Probemaster 8000
• Oscilloscope: Tektronix TDS2014B
• Logic analyzers:
  • 1BitSquared BitMagic-basic
  • A Sigrok Compatible “old” Saleae Logic 16 clone. (until BitMagic-pro is done)
• Vise: Stickvise
  • PTFE Jaws
• Tweezers:
  • Angled: Erem E7SA
  • Straight: Erem E3SA
• RoadRunner Wiring Pencil

1BitSquared and other stuff

• iCEBreaker FPGA related products
  • USA
  • Germany
  • CrowdSupply
  • Mouser
• Black Magic Probe
  • USA
  • Germany
  • Adafruit
• BitMagic-basic Logic Analyzer
  • USA
  • Germany

If you like what you see and would like to support the streams and development of new open source devices, but you already have all the 1BitSquared hardware you need, you can support me through Patreon and/or Twitch subscriptions.

You can reach me through twitter and on our 1BitSquared Discord server. I hope this list is useful.

Cheers,
Piotr