If you’ve ever worked with PCB design in KiCad, you know how invaluable custom libraries are. And if you’ve wrestled with the process of adding mouse bites, this latest GitHub repository from me might just save you some headaches. The aptly named “mouse-bite.pretty“ repository is a KiCad footprint library tailored specifically for mouse bites. If […]
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Marblelous, the brainchild of Stephan van Lümig, brings the timeless joy of marble runs into the smart home era with a system of customizable tracks, smart features, and integration possibilities. Designed for all ages, it combines the nostalgic fun of marble tracks with interactive tech innovations, allowing builders to create personalized, connected experiences that go
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Hey there, fellow tech aficionados and circuit enthusiasts! Today, I’m bubbling with excitement, and it’s not just because I had one too many cups of coffee (although that might contribute). No, my friends, the source of my exhilaration lies in the recent release of KiCad version 8.0.0! 🚀 Now, if you’re anything like me, you
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Have you ever thought that when you complete the design on KiCad, you can place an order on PCBWay with just one click? Now this idea is finally achieved. PCBWay has launched a plugin that does just that! How does it works When you click PCBWay Plug-in button on Kicad, see the red circle below
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Track width is one of the most critical factors of any printed circuit board (PCB) design. Anyone who has a good knowledge of track design will at some point face the challenge of determining the correct track width. Inexperienced designers tend to use the standard gauge given in the PCB layout software. And this can
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SeeedStudio is a China-based PCB Prototype (Printed Circuit Board), PCB Assembly, SMD Stencil and Flexible PCB Manufacturer. They ship to over 170 countries around the world and process over 2100 PCB orders per day. I’ve tried many other PCB manufacturing companies in the past, but I feel like SeeedStudio combines an excellent price and customer
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Not all European legislation for the standardization of USB-C for mobile devices, but also the switch of all kinds of electronics to USB-C will ensure that USB-C will become the standard. Look, but since the already well-known boards Arduino, Raspberry Pi, wemos boards, etc. have all already replaced the Micro-mini-USB ports with the USB-C port
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Since I started my ESP8266 – HomeKit Blinds project, I’ve tried all different kind of soldering techniques to improve my production speed whilst maintaining the quality. And although I found out a hot air soldering really makes life a lot easier, applying solder paste is a bit of a time-consuming work. To make life a
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What is PCB solder paste? PCB solder paste is a powdered mixture of flux and solder. It is used to attach thousands of tiny electrical components to their contact pads in the assembly of printed circuit boards. Without it, the process of PCB assembly is incomplete. If you’re looking forward to designing and fabricating a PCB, read this article. It
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How to make your KiCad 6 files ready for production isn’t that complicated, but you have to know the requirements your supplier wants. Usually, it is easier to generate Gerber files using KiCad than other PCB design software. All you need to do is to select the necessary layers, to apply a few settings that
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