Our latest 3D model is the Bus Blaster v3c high-speed JTAG debugger for ARM processors, FPGAs, CPLDs, flash, and more. The v3 is a PCB, and part placement change only. The electrical connections are identical to the Bus Blaster v2. Get a Bus Blaster v2 for $34.95. In version 3 we moved the Bus Blaster […]
Category Archives: 3D Model
3D Model: Bus Pirate LCD adapter v3a
Today’s 3D model is a small revision of the Bus Pirate LCD adapter v3. We added an optional 2×8 HD44780 header footprint to the board, as per EEVblog’s suggestion. Check out our tutorial on how to build 3D models from Cadsoft Eagle board files, as well as the tutorial on how to render life like […]
3D Model: FT2232H Breakout Board v1a
Today’s 3D model is the FT2232H Breakout Board v1a. This is a breakout with a FT2232H high-speed dual-channel USB-to-serial chip that has two JTAG debug channels. Get one for $27. Check out our tutorial on how to build 3D models from Cadsoft Eagle board files, as well as the tutorial on how to render life […]
3D Model: ATX Breakout Board v1.1
Today’s 3D model is the recently released ATX Breakout Board. Recycle an ATX computer power supply into a beefy bench tool that powers your projects. The ATX breakout board routes the -12, 3.3, 5 and 12 volt ATX outputs to screw terminals, each protected by a 1.25 amp resettable polyfuse. Check out the video release […]
3D Model: Superprobe v1a
Today we made the 3D model of the Superprobe v1a. This is the SMD version we made, based on the original Superprobe. Check out our tutorial on how to build 3D models from Cadsoft Eagle board files, as well as the tutorial on how to render life like images with Kerkythea. The models will be […]
3D Model: XC95144XL Breakout Board
Today we made the 3D model of the XC95144XL CPLD breakout board. The board has 39 of the CPLD pins broken out to a “Blade” style configuration, while the remaining pins are broken out to two dual-row headers featured on top corners of the board. Check out our tutorial on how to build 3D models […]
3D Model: USB IR Toy v3 with remote
Today we made a 3D scene of the revised PCB for the USB IR Toy with remote that we’ll use in our new sales page. The USB IR Toy was not changed electrically, it was only moved to larger PCB with mounting holes. With the USB IR Toy you can use a remote control with […]
3D printed Nintendo portable
Check out The Longhorn Engineer’s Maker Faire project: the 3D printed NES portable. This is basically the Nintendo Top loader board placed inside a custom 3D printed case, with a Play Station Portable screen integrated into it. You can also watch Parker talk about it in our video about the Bay Area Maker Faire 2012 […]
3D Model: PIC32-DIP breakout board
Today’s 3D model is the breakout board for the PIC32 microcontrollers that come in PDIP packages. It features a 3.3v power supply, quartz crystal, and a reset button, while all the leftover pins are broken out. Check out our tutorial on how to build 3D models from Cadsoft Eagle board files, as well as the […]
3D Model: Part Ninja v1c
Today’s 3D model is the latest version of the Part Ninja electronic component testing tool. It identifies electronic components like transistors and FETs, determines the pinout, and measures basic specifications. Several SMD footprints are included so surface mount parts can be tested too. Check out our tutorial on how to build 3D models from Cadsoft […]
3D Model: MMA7455L breakout board
Our latest 3D model is the MMA7455L breakout Board. This project lets you get familiar with the MMA7455L 3-axis accelerometer that comes in the hard to solder LGA package. We use it in our USB POV Toy. Check out our tutorial on how to build 3D models from Cadsoft Eagle board files, as well as […]
3D Model: USB Persistence of Vision Toy v1c
Today’s model is the USB POV Toy. It’s a hand-held persistence of vision toy, that is can be updated over USB. Check out our workshop video about the latest developments on this project. Want to make 3D renderings of your own projects? Here’s our tutorial on how to build 3D models from Cadsoft Eagle board […]
PIC32F and PIC24F SOIC-28breakout board v1a
Our latest 3D model is the PIC32F and PIC24F SOIC-28 breakout board . This project lets you get familiar with the PIC32 and PIC24 microcontrollers in a breadboard friendly “blade” style breakout board that leaves plenty of room for other parts. Check out our tutorial on how to build 3D models from Cadsoft Eagle board […]
HOW-TO: Advanced circuit board rendering with SketchUp and Kerkythea
See the latest version of this tutorial on the wiki. Overview Kerkythea is an open source rendering application that makes life-like images. A community developed plugin can import Google SketchUp 3D models into Kerkythea, so we can use it to render boards make with EagleUp. Since Kerkythea is open source there are no restrictions […]
SketchUp 3D modeling software sold to Trimble Navigation
Google sold the popular SketchUp 3D modeling software to Trimble Navigation. Both parties assure users that the free versions will remain available. Google will maintain the 3D Warehouse for the foreseeable future. We’re cautiously optimistic that the free version will remain free, though we’re concerned about monkey business with the licensing. For example they could […]
Using SketchUp and Kerkythea to make lifelike project renderings
MrLaw used our 3D modeling and rendering tutorials to render an image of his project. The image to the left was done using the Kerkythea plugin for SketchUp, and the image on the right is the real board. Kerkythea is more complicated then the Maxwell Studio plugin, but provides overall better results. Would like to […]
3D Model: PIC18F2550 Breakout Board
Our latest 3D model is the PIC18F2550 Breakout Board. This project lets you get familiar with the popular PIC18F2550 microcontroller in a breadboard friendly “blade” style breakout board. Check out our tutorial on how to build 3D models from Cadsoft Eagle board files, as well as the tutorial on how to render life like images […]
Online 3D gerber viewer
Here is a Online 3D gerber viewer. You just upload your gerber files, and the online app generates a 3D model of your PCB. This is an awesome way to check for any silk-screen, and solder mask errors, if your eCAD doesn’t have 3D view capability. If you are using Cadsoft Eagle, here is a […]
3D Model: PIC TQFP-100 Breakout Board v2
Our latest 3D model is the PIC TQFP-100 Brakout Board v2. This project lets you get familiar with any PIC microcontroller or dsPIC digital signal processor that come in the TQFP100 (0.4mm) ‘PT’ package quickly and easily. Check out our tutorial on how to build 3D models from Cadsoft Eagle board files, as well as […]
3D Model: Part Ninja v1a
Our latest 3D model is the Part Ninja electronic component testing tool. It identifies electronic components like transistors and FETs, determines the pinout, and measures basic specifications. Several SMD footprints are included so surface mount parts can be tested too. Check out our tutorial on how to build 3D models from Cadsoft Eagle board files, […]