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  • How to solder a 1 mm x 1.5 mm, 6 pad USON package IC

  • This page describes how I tested a TPS3420 reset chip on a breadboard. First I glued the chip in dead bug style on a SMD adapter board: Then I tinned the pads of the IC and of the SMD adapter (the pink things at the left side are my fingers) : For connecting...
  • Assembling densely populated PCBs with 0201 components

  • I recently assembled a tiny 7.5 x 9.5 mm PCB (actually two) with 0201 passives, LEDs, a BGA and a nasty LGA. Components on both sides. It was difficult, and I was not sure if could do it, but it went well with the right tricks and some experimentation....
  • Amass XT60PW-M combination footprint

  • In case someone wants to use those connectors in KiCad 5.1.x: I made this combi footprint, which allows you to: just solder on some wiresuse the XT60 PW-M connectorsuse standard 5/5.08mm screw terminals Fell free to use, modify and share it. Download...
  • What is Ball Grid Array (BGA) on a PCB Board

  • Hi, guys welcome to the new post. In this post, we will discuss What is Ball Grid Array (BGA) on a PCB Board. Ball Grid Array (BGA) is a packaging technology commonly used in electronic circuit boards that have different advantages than other...
  • What is Ball Grid Array (BGA) on a PCB Board

  • Hi, guys welcome to the new post. In this post, we will discuss What is Ball Grid Array (BGA) on a PCB Board. Ball Grid Array (BGA) is a packaging technology commonly used in electronic circuit boards that have different advantages than other...
  • Philips MiniVac Battery Conversion

  • Philips MiniVac A couple of years back a bought a Philips FC6149 MiniVac vacuum. The performance of the vacuum quickly diminished and currently it is barely operating. I found a nice post of Jasper Sikken where he upgraded his vacuum. Although the post...
  • Versatile ATtiny Programming Adapter

  • Lucky Resistor designed this programming adapter for ATtiny13 and similar chips:A Versatile ATtiny Programming AdapterAs mentioned in my article about designing a cheap plant watering sensor, I built a small adapter which can be used to pre-program the...
  • How is a PCB board made?

  • Printed circuit board processing and assembly are done in an extremely clean environment where the air and components can be kept free of contamination. Most electronic manufacturers have their own proprietary processes, but the following steps might...
  • I2C adapter for retro bubble displays

  • Pesky Products created this nifty breakout board:Retro bubble displays in a convenient I2C packageThese HP QDSP-6064 bubble displays have a cool retro look right out of the seventies. More practically, they allow compact numerical displays and, coupled...
  • Flash Memory Adapter for Game Boy

  • J.Rodrigo created this adapter board make it easier to flash a Game Boy cartridge:Flash Memory Adapter for some Game Boy CartridgesYou only need to solder 3 or 4 wires and the adapter board to an old cartridge, PCB adapter boards are manufactured on...
  • to clarify: the eviL transmitter...

  • So I thought I'd explain the story behind the eviL FM Radio Transmitter..At the time, I was involved in a summer program that helped introduce kids into finding what career paths they would want to venture onto as they got older. I was very in tune with...
  • How to Build a Flashlight Circuit?

  • Building a flashlight circuit is a rewarding DIY project that allows you to create a portable light source for various purposes. Whether you're a beginner or an electronics enthusiast, this guide will walk you through the steps of building a simple...
  • Custom battery packs, ugly spot welder

  • I needed a 7.2V battery pack for an ongoing project. Too lazy to go and buy pre-made packs, I made my own. The cells are bog-standard Lithium-ion 18650s recovered from laptop battery packs. I cycled them twice with an Accucel charger to check the capacity....
  • Low end MCU Selection

  • Requirement low power : 3V3 or lower, not 5V powered at least 7 GPIOs, 9 preferred.  We don't want to read the status of the switches with an ADC. as small as possible cheap easy to solder Availability : 2nd sourced PlatformIO / Arduino support...