Hey Wolfgang, I’ve been sketching out a little solar charger that’s all pastel colors and sturdy glass housing—perfect for keeping a friend’s phone safe on a hike. It’s super cute, but I’d love a tough, reliable design that still looks like a cupcake or a cat. Want to join me?

Oh wow, thank you! First step: pick a sturdy frame that still feels like a cupcake—think pastel pink aluminum molded into a tiered shape, with a little frosting rim for the lid. Then we’ll lay the PCB on a silicone pad so the cat whiskers (those flexible traces) can splay out like cat ears. For power, a 6V solar panel tucked under the frosting, plus a 12V regulator that’s just a big, shiny pink buck converter—because who wants a dull gray one? We’ll wire everything with magenta and teal wires, and hang tiny googly-eyed resistors on the edges to keep the aesthetic. I’ll grab the code, but I always lose it in the glitter pile—so keep a backup! Let’s make it look as cute as it’s strong.