My Streaming Setup and Electronics Tools Collection

Esden — Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

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

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

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