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Badge

2025-08-19T14:53:48Z

Ranzbak:

{{whybox|title=WHY2025 Badge|content=
'''Warning'''
* ⚠️ [[Badge/Fire hazard|Fire Hazard]]
* ⚠️ [https://hsnl.social/@m@martinh.net/115043789003085726 Uncured epoxy] [https://martinh.net/@m/115043788673993241 second link] - wear gloves.

'''Articles'''
* [https://why2025.org/post/494 Blogpost 01] - A First Look at the WHY2025 Badge: Prototyping Complete
* [https://why2025.org/post/697 Blogpost 02] - Build With Us: The WHY2025 Badge and the Last‑Mile Push
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uMUSUYVGkU WHYCast Episode41]
* [https://tweakers.net/geek/237414/dit-is-de-why2025-badge-met-twee-esp32s-en-een-loramodule.html Tweakers article] (Dutch) - Dit is de WHY2025-badge met twee ESP32's en een loramodule

'''Documentation'''
* [https://badge.why2025.org/ BadgeHub] and its [https://badge.why2025.org/api-docs/ API Docs]
* [https://gitlab.com/why2025/team-badge Team:Badge GitLab repo] (files + documentation)
* Flash your badge with the BadgeVMS firmware at [https://why-prog.heplaphon.com/ WHY2025 Badge Web Flasher]
* Report your [[Badge Issues]]
* Report your [[Badge App Requests]]
* [[How to develop an app]]
* [[Badge/MacOS_Drivers]]
}}

<hr>

== Reflash your badge ==

You're home and the badge won't update over WiFi anymore?

Use the [https://why-prog.heplaphon.com/ WHY badge flasher] (requires Chrome or Edge browser).

Select "BadgeVMS post_event" for a firmware supporting WiFi setup.

If you don't want to install Chrome or Edge on your machine, you can compile the current firmware version yourself, using the instructions on [[How to develop an app]]. The updated firmware will automatically add the new settings app to your badge.

== Hardware repair ==
=== m.2 connector ===
If the m.2 connection is flaky, the system will probably boot-loop. Symptoms: serial output with hard crashes every few seconds, no backlight/picture. Bas' connector broke off entirely.

* https://hsnl.social/@bas/115048503119046256

[[File:Badge-broken-m2.jpg|thumb|none]]

Rework the connector with a bit of flux, solder etc and it should be back to normal. Recommended for everyone is to put two *small* drops of self-curing epoxy or a glue on either side of the connector to improve mechanical strength. A user recommended E6000 glue and to let it cure for 24hrs.

A soldering tutorial might appear within a week.

== Batteries ==

* Beware of the [[Badge/Fire hazard]] warning before you use batteries in the device.
* insert Cell Positive (+) side, which is the 'middle' of the badge, first, and Cell Minus (-), near the 'edge' of the badge, second.
* don't forget to take it out when not in use because of https://why2025.org/post/822
* you can flash with the batteries in, for charging you can use any of the two ports.

== Badge Case Info ==

Currently cases are designed around the prototype PCBs. The final boards might be slightly different, so best advise is currently to wait until (after) the camp with printing one - the badges will be usable without a case. Instead, maybe help with printing the 3mm full-frame spaces (see above).

• Designing your own case? Use the existing screw holes on the badge.
• Bring M2 screws, up to 15 mm in length depending on your case design.
• Badges function fully without a case.
• Note: Cases take much longer to print than spacers.

Case Examples by the community:
 
* [https://www.printables.com/model/1372316-why2025-badge-case Semi-official case] by @Dynom
* [https://www.printables.com/model/1376706-why-2025-badge-case-remix Remix of above for printing without supports]
* [https://www.printables.com/model/1377822-why2025-transparent-case Other case design which allows for transparent cases]
* [https://www.printables.com/model/1387194-slim-case-for-why2025-event-badge]
* [https://momakemore.com/micropages/why2025/ Two Case Designs by @MoMakeMore] (based on the cutouts by @Dynom)
** HEAVY - The Camp Case. Full feature, Heavy Duty.
** SLIM - After Camp: Minimal Design, minimal breakouts + Lora, no 18650 support
* [https://www.printables.com/model/1380554-why2025-badge-case-speedy-print-the-boat-hull Speedy Print Case by @MattGrayYes], which can print in under an hour on a Prusa MK4
* [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7118590 Top cover for the "semi-official case" by Shmuma (with and without logo versions)]

== Installing apps from BadgeHub via microSD Card ==
You need a microSD card for this.

# 1. Create the folder stucture ./BADGEVMS/APPS on there.
# 2. In the APPS folder, create a folder named like the badge hub project name.
# 3. Download the app from [https://badge.why2025.org/ BadgeHub] and put the .elf in there.
# 4. Create a json file with the project name next to the folder
# 5. Put the key/values for name, unique_identifier, version and binary_path (full name of the .elf file) in that json file.

== ℹ️🪛 Update! State of "Not assembled" Badges ==
For the badges that were handed out in an unassembled state, please make sure to follow this guide for assembly:

2 variants spacers were added to the white bags that were handed out with your badge:
* 1 variant has a fully printed frame with holes on each corner.
** This one needs to be placed between the badge carrier PCB and the front plate and will cover all electronics on the side.

* the other variant has (at least) 4 small black plastic cilinders. The cilinders look like the following:

[[File:Badge with small spacers.jpg|300px|alt=Badge with small spacers]]

Please make sure to install them between the badge and the front plate like this:

[[File:Spacers on badge.jpg|300px|alt=spacers on badge]]
[[File:Screenshot 2025-08-12 at 20.03.55.png|300px|alt=Badge with small spacer installed and front plate screwed.]]

You have installed these correctly if you can see a clear gap between the badge carrier PCB and the front plate like in the picture above.

== Badge Assembly at BadgeTent ==

We aim to conduct the full-scale assembly during the whole day of Friday, which will involve a maximum of 30 volunteers working in the 15*15 meters BadgeTent.

Assembly involves screwing everything together.

Assembling your first '''WHY2025''' badge might feel overwhelming, that’s okay.

Take your time, explore the parts, and build confidence.

With repetition:
* 1st time = You're learning. -> Instructions on how to handle the components will be provided.
* 5th time = You gain confidence by knowing your tools and how to grab them the best way.
* 500th time = Congratulations, you have accomplished the assembly and will have a Foxconn recruiter on the line.

Parts to assemble:
* CarrierBoard
* Keyboard Dome Layer
* Keyboard Silicon Layer
* 3mm Spacers
* 4x M2 Screws
* Front Panel PCB

If you want to help out in the Badge Assembly on Friday during the day -> then join this Signal group.

[https://signal.group/#CjQKIIORCgY9yjX3a834iz-RQeOQu80fIZtg-i3G56EYqnaQEhBaRn9aHmtLggM6oH7dWXC5 Badge Assembly - Signal group].

=== Lessons Learned during Badge Assembly ===

We encountered a small number of badges (three in total) where the Keyboard Dome Layer was slightly misaligned, leading to a few non-responsive keys. Thanks to our initial test-flashing process, we were able to detect these issues early and have since improved our application method for the Dome Layer.

To ensure quality, every badge will undergo a final quality control check, including a visual inspection of the epoxy and final firmware flashing, so that everyone receives a fully functional badge.

== LoRa Details ==

• The LoRa connector will not be pre-soldered but will be handed out as a compontent separately.
• You’ll also receive a screw-on LoRa antenna.

If you want to use another antenna, use a 868MHz antenna with a SMA connector.

Have a look in here:
https://github.com/n0p/mesthastic-fw-why-badge/tree/why2025-badge

https://github.com/n0p/mesthastic-fw-why-badge/blob/why2025-badge/variants/why_badge/variant.h

== SAO's ==
Shitty Add-Ons.

* https://github.com/a-little-wifi/WHY2025-SAOadapter

== Photo Sections ==

Pictures of 3D printed Full-frame Spacers:

[[File:Signal-2025-08-04-11-10-44-889.jpg|300px]]

[[File:Geraffel printed.jpg|300px]]

Pictures of WHY2025 Badge Cases:

[[File:Signal-2025-08-03-15-22-08-679.jpg|300px]]

[[File:Signal-2025-08-03-15-22-15-031.jpg|300px]]

[[File:20250804_140303.jpg|300px]]

Pictures of Final WHY2025 Badges with LoRa Antenna:

Martin has build and flashed Doom and the badge is now running Doom. See also [[Badge_Doom_how_to]].

[[File:Doom-Why-Badge.jpg|300px]]

== Replacement parts ==
Components and schematics can be found in the [https://gitlab.com/why2025/team-badge/Hardware/ hardware repository]: [https://gitlab.com/why2025/team-badge/Hardware/-/blob/main/Carrier/fp-lib-table?ref%20type=heads fp-lib-table]

* Keyboard (buttons) -- https://www.solder.party/keeb/
* Display -- [https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/4-Inch-3-95-Square-LCD_1600816725949.html W395HDC001-A on alibaba]

== 3mm Full-frame Spacer Status ==

* [https://gitlab.com/why2025/team-badge/Hardware/-/blob/main/Spacer/3d_print/Full_Spacer_with_LoRa_Antenna_WHY2025.stl Original spacer]
* [https://www.printables.com/model/1385989-why2025-badge-spacer-with-more-space-for-lora-ante Slightly modified spacer with added space for the LoRa antenna solder joint]
* [https://www.printables.com/model/1386148-why2025-badge-2-in-1-front-panel-and-spacer Spacer + front plate combination by arturo182 for easier keyboard use]

=== Current Contributors ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Full-frame Spacer Contributors
|-
! Number
! Credits to
! Printer
! Layer
|-
| 783 || [[Village:Geraffel]] [[File:Geraffel 3D black.jpg|80px|thumb]] || YES, MANY ||
|-
| 343 || Sander {{UserLink|Jar0d}} || BambuLab H2D & X1C ||
|-
| 200 || Klaas ({{UserLink|KlaasYK}}) & Harry & Ilja || Prusa Mk4 & Mk3S and a big thank you to DJO Groningen! ||
|-
| 174 || {{UserLink|krekr}} (Gregor) || Creality K1 Max || 0.2mm
|-
| 105 || Michael ({{UserLink|MikeS}}) || Prusa MK3.9 and two dusted off MK2.5's ||
|-
| 100 || {{UserLink|rick}} || Prusa MK4S|| 0.20mm
|-
| 86 || {{UserLink|Edwinm}} || Prusa MK3 || 0.20mm
|-
| 72 || {{UserLink|Elborro}} || Bambu Lab X1C || 0.20mm
|-
| 71 || {{UserLink|Sndrsmnk}} || Bambu Lab P1S || 0.20mm
|-
| 68 || {{UserLink|Dude77}} || Bambu Lab P1S || 0.20mm
|-
| >60 || Henri ({{UserLink|Fashice}}) | already at badge tent| ||
|-
| 60 || {{UserLink|Renssies}} || - Bambu Lab X1C 2x (1 @ home, 1 @ work) - Bambu Lab A1 (@ Pixelbar, now @ Village) || 0.20mm
|-
|60 || {{userLink|ScoutHack42}} and buurman || Bambu Lab A1 || 0.20mm
|-
| 58 || Wouter ({{UserLink|Pa3weg}}) || Bambu LAN P1S || 0.20mm
|-
| 50 || Jan-Willem ({{UserLink|jwrm22}}) || Bambu Lab P1S || 0.20mm, suport material stacks
|-
| 46 || Saskia ({{UserLink|Sassy}}) || Prusa MK4S || 0.20mm
|-
| >45 || Alex ({{UserLink|Tinyledmatrix}}) || Prusa MK2, Bambulab A1 Mini, Qidi X-Smart3 ||
|-
|45 || {{userLink|kap}} || Bambu Lab X1C || 0.20 mm
|-
| 42 || {{UserLink|Jelmo2}} || ||
|-
|40 || {{UserLink|Willow}} || Bambu Lab P1S || 0.20mm
|-
|32 || {{UserLink|LordGaav}} || Voron V2.4 (V2.4523) || 0.20mm
|-
| 30 || Fabian || ||
|-
|30 || {{UserLink|Jap}} || Bambu Lab P1S || 0.20mm
|-
| 28 || {{UserLink|NinjaLikesCheez}} || Bambu Lab X1C || 0.20mm
|-
|21 || {{UserLink|Iikkak}} || Ender 3 S1 pro || 0.20mm
|-
|20 || {{UserLink|MagicalDuck}} || Ender 3 || 0.24mm
|-
|13 || {{userLink|Tijnoz}} || Prusa Mk3.9 || 0.20 mm
|-
|11 || {{UserLink|Bx}} || Bambu Lab X1C || 0.20mm
|-
|11 || {{UserLink|Galactum}} || Bambu Lab A1 || 0.20mm
|-
|>10 || {{UserLink|Habbie}} || Bambu Lab A1 || 0.20mm
|-
| 10 || Frankkie || ||
|-
|10 || {{userLink|Stare}} || Creality CR10 ||
|-
|10> || {{userLink|Jayblue}} || Flashforge Adventurer 5M || 0.20mm
|-
|9 || {{UserLink|q3k}} || MK3S+ || 0.20mm
|-
|8 || {{userLink|fmurodov}} || Bambu Lab A1Mini || 0.20 mm
|-
|6 || {{userLink|FrancisD}} || GEEETECH A20 || 0.20mm
|-
|6 || {{UserLink|Foorschtbar}} || Prusa XL || 0.20mm
|-
| 5 || {{UserLink|Luxim}} || Ender 3 v3 KE || 0.20mm
|-
|5 || {{userLink|PHiAX}} || Creality Ender3 S1 || 0.20 mm
|-
|4 || {{UserLink|Xylitol}} || CR-10S Pro || 0.20mm
|-
| 3 || Wouter || ||
|-
|2 || {{userLink|Miizix}} || Ender 3 || 0.20mm
|-
}

Current total: '''>2702''' units printed / 3500 needed (76.1%)

Add your amount and name to this list. Thank you.

Team:Badge

2024-11-29T19:55:59Z

Ranzbak:

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==Introduction==

The '''Badge.Team''' is working since mid 2023 on yet an amazing new badge for '''WHY2025'''.

We've set high goals, reached a Proof of Concept, and are now working to deliver a badge to the thousands of hackers that will attend the '''WHY2025''' hackercamp.

==Vacancies==

Project Leader for the Badge

Project Leader for Badgehub

Test Designer and Integration

Lead Hardware Engineer with manufacturing experience.

'''We can definitely use more software developers''' that are willing to commit working with us on this interesting project.

If you have experience with '''embedded C programming''' we'd love for you to join the '''Firmware''' team.
And if you have experience with '''Web / Application development''' the '''BadgeHub''' team would love to see you help out.

If you want to join you can join our public '''Telegram support channel''' and send a message.

https://t.me/+StQpEWyhnb96Y88p

'''General website''': 
https://Badge.Team

'''WHY2025 badge website''': 
https://badge.team/docs/badges/why2025/

'''Mastodon''': 
https://hsnl.social/@badgeteam

Team:Badge

2024-11-22T15:49:27Z

Ranzbak:

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==Introduction==

The '''Badge.Team''' is working since mid 2023 on yet an amazing new badge for '''WHY2025'''.

We've set high goals, reached a Proof of Concept, and are now working to deliver a badge to the thousands of hackers that will attend the '''WHY2025''' hackercamp.

==Vacancies==

Project Leader for the Badge

Project Leader for Badgehub

Lead Hardware Engineer with manufacturing experience.

'''We can definitely use more software developers''' that are willing to commit working with us on this interesting project.

If you have experience with '''embedded C programming''' we'd love for you to join the '''Firmware''' team.
And if you have experience with '''Web / Application development''' the '''BadgeHub''' team would love to see you help out.

If you want to join you can join our public '''Telegram support channel''' and send a message.

https://t.me/+StQpEWyhnb96Y88p

'''General website''': 
https://Badge.Team

'''WHY2025 badge website''': 
https://badge.team/docs/badges/why2025/

'''Mastodon''': 
https://hsnl.social/@badgeteam

Team:Badge

2024-11-21T10:35:51Z

Ranzbak:

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==Introduction==

The '''Badge.Team''' is working since mid 2023 on yet an amazing new badge for '''WHY2025'''.

We've set high goals, reached a Proof of Concept, and are now working to deliver a badge to the thousands of hackers that will attend the '''WHY2025''' hackercamp.

==Vacancies==

Project Leader for the Badge

Project Leader for Badgehub

Lead Hardware Engineer with manufacturing experience.

'''We can definitely use more software developers''' that are willing to commit working with us on this interesting project.

If you have experience with '''embedded C programming''' we'd love for you to join the '''Firmware''' team.
And if you have experience with '''Web / Application development''' the '''BadgeHub''' team would love to see you help out.

If you want to join you can join our public '''Telegram support channel''' and send a message.

https://t.me/+StQpEWyhnb96Y88p

'''General website''': 
https://Badge.Team

'''WHY2025 badge website''': 
https://badge.team/docs/badges/why2025/

'''Mastodon''': 
https://hsnl.social/@badgeteam

User:Ranzbak

2024-08-29T13:06:01Z

Ranzbak: create user page

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