My version of PCB for "SD2IEC Revisited" from Retrohax (https://www.retrohax.net/sd2iec-revisited/). Hand routed, has basically the same dimensions and can be even built by tone transfer (no vias under components).Board shared at OSHPARK (link)...
Open Source Linear Actuator from Carl Bugeja on Hackaday.io: Inspired from my pcb motor project, this project is aimed to make a very thin low-torque linear pcb actuator.The coils of this motors are made from 5/5mil coreless pcb windings. A 3d-printed...
I really love DipTrace. I’ve used it for a few years now, and I am so familiar with its inner workings that I can be very efficient while using it. The prices for the full version are reasonable, but I use the free non-profit version. While this doesn’t...
Update 10/04/2019 - Getting to Blinky 5.0 Contextual Electronics just updated their tutorial series to KiCAD 5. I recommend that you start here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVhWh3AsXQs&list=PLy2022BX6EspFAKBCgRuEuzapuz_4aJCn [This...
Disclaimer: This review is sponsored by JLCPCB and the board was manufactured and shipped free of charge. However, the contents of this review has not been doctored, monitored or otherwise influenced by them. That is, I'm not paid to make this review....
Tactical Snacks made his own and it appears to be well designed and made from some parts ordered through Protolabs.http://tacticalsnack.blogspot.com/2017/03/little-stick-vise.html?m=1A pretty cool Stickvise inspired tool was made by pa4tim in the Netherlands. ...
Recently I got the opportunity to order PCBs from Seeed Studio through their Fusion PCB service. As you can see from the pictures it is a more artistic than complicated PCB and the quality is outstanding. I designed the board with relaxed spec of...
My feelings on 'badgelife' are neutral. I like that more people are getting in to PCB art and electronics. But personally, the only electronic conference badges I really enjoy are the ones I build myself (or at least physically customize). Most of the...
“Some assembly required.” Those words can strike terror into anyone looking forward to the new item that they’ve purchased. I, too, know this terror; mine was a foosball table that we gave to our children one Christmas. Due to the size...
Full disclosure: I was contacted by a PCBWay rep offering to spin a board for me in exchange for a review.I've used several PCB fabs over the years and last week I tried out PCBWay for my latest Atmega328P Target board revision. Ordering was straightforward...
In my numerous years in the electronics industry, we have come a long way. From using tape on mylars for PCB layouts to advanced CAD systems, the industry has moved what can only be described as light years ahead over the last 30 years or so.Gone are...
Among the old projects in my junk box was a digital clock I made in the late 70s, using the National Semiconductor MM5371, a one chip clock. Back in the day I used an iron core transformer to supply power. I decided to replace this with a wall wart supply...
For some reason boards exported from Eagle to Fusion 360 refuse to add or change decal to the model. It does not prevent to use fusion 360 as a renderer. This short tutorial explains how to prepare textures from Eagle project and use it on the model...
We are always wondering where is the best place to manufacture PCB prototypes. Recently PCBWay asked us if we would like to test their PCB service. This post aims to give you a small overview of the experience we had while ordering boards from PCBWay....