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When it comes to electronics, it’s the free-form designed ones that always catch my eye. Seeing how all the wires and components are connected just make it so fascinating and nice to look at. I wanted to try building something in a similar style. Being aware my soldering skills are not as good as I’d like them to be, I decided to go for a bit easier but still kind of nice-looking option. The whole build was a process of trial and error that probably cost me a bit more time than I’d like to admit. It was also the first time I ever used a ATtiny (or anything besides an Arduino Uno), which posed many challenges. But I ended up learning a lot throughout the making, so hopefully you’ll do too!

Supplies:
- 1 x 128x64 I²C OLED Display (SSD1306 based)
- 1 x CR2032 3V Battery
- 1 x CR2032 Battery Holder
- 1 x ATtiny85
- 1 x 8 Pin DIP IC Socket
- 4 x Push Button
- 3 x 100k Ohm Resistor
- 2 x 10k Ohm Resistor
- 1 x 0.1uF Ceramic Capacitor
- 1 x Slide Switch
- 0.6 mm Enameled Copper Wire
- Arduino Uno, breadboard and some jumper wires (for programming your ATtiny)
- 2 x 8x11 cm Plywood Piece
- 4 x 1.6 cm Bolts
- Drill, Sanding Paper, Saw
- Soldering tools”

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