Fusion PCB Service – 4 layers is now available at Seeed Studio: Now, let’s talk about today’s focal point— 4-layer Fusion PCB Service. Since providing 2-layer Fusion PCB service, we’ve received inquiries about 4-layer PCB constantly. Today, we are psyched to bring this service to you all! Our 4-layer Fusion PCB Service has the following features: […]
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Razen, a new PCB CAD tool
rng has been working on a new PCB CAD tool called Razen: Razen is a collaborative, scriptable schematic and PCB layout tool. Currently in development, a first alpha release will be available by April. Via the forum.
Data from Arduino sent to the Net using an Android phone
This video by Kerimil demonstrates his method for sending data to the internet with an Arduino and Android phone. Via Hacked Gadgets.
Free PCB coupon via Facebook to 2 random commenters
Every Friday we give away some extra PCBs via Facebook. This post was announced on Facebook, and on Monday we’ll send coupon codes to two random commenters. More PCBs via Twitter on Tuesday and the blog every Sunday. Don’t forget there’s free PCBs three times every week: Free PCB Sunday. The classic. Every week, get […]
Week in (p)review March 15, 2013
Here’s a summary of major developments over the last week. Free PCB Friday is coming up soon. WORKSHOP VIDEO #59: 946A+ solder reflow hot plate EEWeb PULSE: Bus Pirate as low-cost JTAG programmer Bus Pirate v4, XC9572XL CPLD development board, Bus Pirate v3.6 and Logic Sniffer 16-bit input buffer wing are back in stock at Seeed Studio […]
Fixed the Seagate 7200.11 hard drive with the Bus Pirate
Bill Farrow fixed the Seagate 7200.11 hard drive firmware BSY bug with the Bus Pirate: I quickly diagnosed the problem down to a dead HDD. A quick google search later and I discover that I have been hit by the well known Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 BSY bug. Too many power cycles on the drive and it […]
Workshop Update for March 14th, 2013
Today we concentrated on filming, editing and posting the reflow hot plate video. We continue working on the Bus Pirate Edu Kit documentation. The image above is used in an exercise where you build your own Bus Pirate LCD adapter on the bread board using only a 74HCT595 and a potentiometer. You can get an […]
Bus Pirate v4 back in stock
Bus Pirate v4 is back in stock at Seeed Studio. The Bus Pirate is an open source hacker multi-tool that talks to electronic stuff. It’s got a bunch of features an intrepid hacker might need to prototype their next project. You can get a Bus Pirate v4 for $40, including worldwide shipping.
Arduino and KTM-S1201 LCD modules
John Boxall over at Tronixstuff has a series of Arduino tutorials. This chapter forty-nine of a series will show you how to use KTM-S1201 LCD modules with an Arduino: After looking for some displays to use with another (!) clock, I came across some 12-digit numeric LCD displays. They aren’t anything flash, and don’t have […]
VIMPHIN: A reconfigurable virtual manipulator physical interface
This video by Diego Spinola demonstrates his project VIMPHIN an early prototype: I’ve been developing the VIMPHIN as part of my masters degree project , this is the first prototype of it and the next one will include Haptic Feedback. hopefully once everything is done we’ll have an OSHW Haptic Device … maybe even kits! […]
HackEDA: Build your own custom circuit board
Would you like a pcb of your HackEDA generated design made for you (for free)? … I’m testing something out, and I need sample designs. If you’re willing to assemble the board yourself and give me feedback on how it went, I’ll lay your design out, route it, have it made and send it to […]
EEWeb PULSE: Bus Pirate as low-cost JTAG programmer
FourthDr tweeted this article on EEWeb PULSE about Programming with Low-Cost JTAG tools that references the Bus Pirate: I would recommend the Bus Pirate as a very low cost programming tool (and it’s useable for so many other things too!). I have even written a guide on how you use it, which is available here(PDF!). […]
Workshop Update for March 13th, 2013
We applied for Bay Area Maker Faire table and presentation. Only two days left! Check out the video from our last years visit. Updated the “Buy Stuff” menu in the left column to clear old projects and added a link to distributors at Epic Tinker’s suggestion. We reviewed some new banners that will be circulating […]
Constant current dummy load in an HDD cooler
Kerry Wong built this DIY dummy load in a hard drive cooler aluminum case: Basic constant current dummy load using an Op Amp and a by-passing MOSFET is very easy to build and had been made quite popular following Dave’s video on EEVBlog. I happened to have an old aluminum hard disk cooler case collecting dust. […]
Powering model rail with ATX breakout board
BeanerSA tweeted: “I suggested the ATX breakout to a friend who was having problems powering his model rail” You can get one for $14 at Seeed Studio. You can also get a Sick of Beige case for your ATX breakout board for $4 at Seeed.
XT-IDE Adapter free PCB build
Mikelelere built a free XT-IDE Adapter v1b PCB. I’ve finally found some spare time to assemble the XT-IDE adapter v1b free PCB I received a couple of weeks ago. I could not manage to find the CPLD included in the BOM, so I had to replace it with a Coolrunner II I had in my […]
XC9572XL CPLD development board back in stock
XC9572XL CPLD development board are back in stock at Seeed Studio. CPLDs are programmable logic gate arrays which allow you to build custom logic devices simply by programing them. Get the XC9572XL dev-board for $15 and CoolRunner-II development board for $15.
Workshop Update for March 12th, 2013
Today we continued to work on the Bus Pirate Edu Kit exercises. We decided to add breadboard labels to our schematics diagrams. You can check out the documentation preview for the second exercise here. As always any feedback is welcome.
Simple circuit to turn your oscilloscope into a TDR
Simple circuit to turn your oscilloscope into a TDR: This simple circuit allows you to use your oscilloscope as a Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR). This is how it works. Send a pulse down a cable and watch for the reflection. Most people think a TDR is more complicated than this. Your oscilloscope is used to […]
Affordable IR Toy case
Mewse posted pictures of this inexpensive plastic case for USB IR Toy: It’s $1.20 USD with free shipping, you can cut a notch in for the mini-USB connector and use foam tape to stick the board down. Via the forum. More cool DIY cases here. You can get IR Toy v2 for $22.05, including world […]