Diyouware TwinTeeth, an open-source PCB mini-factory : It includes the following functions: UV Laser photoengraving on sensitive film or presensitized boards using an ultraviolet laser. Drilling vias and holes using any mini-rotary tool like Dremel® or Proxxon® Dispensing solder paste with precision on SMD PCB pads Plotting circuits with a permanent pen-maker (if you prefer […]
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3D BRD viewer, a free tool to visualize CadSoft EAGLE PCB designs in 3D
Peter of Cytec BG writes, “My idea was for pcb designers to be able to quickly, whithout too much hassle, check their board for correct footprints (especially for connectors) and collisions between components. Currently one can change soldermask colors, silkscreen layers, move and rotate components around, change component models and import step files.” For more details visit […]
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. The coupon code usually go to Facebook ‘Other’ Messages Folder . More PCBs via Twitter on Tuesday and the blog every Sunday. Don’t forget there’s free PCBs three times every […]
Avoccado° Nora, batch of PCB from DirtyPCBs
Natalie Kane writes: Nora is the most recent approach to cram up everything of the recent prototypes but use only 2 layers and populate all of the components on one side. Nora is the smallest board with a LiPo charger yet, measuring just 23.5 mm x 23.5 mm. Nora is the first version having the […]
“Dirty” isoUSBRS422 boards just arrived
@alper_yazar tweeted picture of his “Dirty” isoUSBRS422 boards.
TinkerRule- The Maker’s Swiss Army knife
Rohit writes, “I made a PCB Ruler that contains almost all tools to help you from designing a part to testing the final build” More details on Rohit’s blog. Via the contact form.
PCB quadcopter frame
Elpis over at Embedded Day decided to design and make his own PCB quadcopter frame: This is my second build and I desired to build the main frame out of PCB instead of plywood like before. I’ve also include the power distribution on the bottom layer of the PCB in order to have a cleaner […]
Adrian Jones’ Dirty PCBs review
Why did you choose Dirty PCBs? Was there something else you liked about them? Adrian Jones over at WoodUino tried it out: As you can see, I chose a white coating for the boards but they offer many colours at no extra cost. The plating is excellent and the boards soldered easily. The component silk-screen is clear but […]
DirtyPCB Yellow-Panel microgameboy
In this video Stijn Kuipers demonstrates his Yellow-Panel microgameboy: The recent DirtyPCBs.com paneling experiment resulted in a nice new addition to our prototyping toolbox. The yellow panel contains: Wolfsom SMT microphone breakout with small amplifier QFN24-to-dip adapter Freescale K20 TFT backpack (enhanced Teensy3.1 without the bootloaderchip) Freescale KL02Z DIP breakout with microphone USB-testpoint board in USBstick form […]
Soldering headers without drilling holes
rampadc shared detailed instructions of how to solder headers without drilling holes: During a moment of weakness and extreme laziness, the idea of soldering a through-hole header as normal SMD components popped up. This method is probably quite old and may had been used by a lot people but since all homemade PCB guides I […]
Blinky board arrived from DirtyPCBs
@ibuildrockets tweeted picture of his Blinky board from DirtyPCB: Ooh! Just had my order of PCBs arrive from @DirtyBoardsPCBs So red and purdy!
Bus Pirate v3.8 free PCB build
B-tronics built a free Bus Pirate v3.8 PCB. The Bus Pirate is an open source hacker multi-tool that talks to electronic stuff. If you build a free PCB we’ll send you another one! Blog about it, post a picture on Flicker, whatever – we’ll send you a coupon code for the free PCB drawer. Get […]
USB microscope guided PCB drill
mlerman wrote this instructable detailing the build of his USB microscope guided PCB drill: Most of the printed circuit boards I make at home are simple single sided boards. Drilling requirements are minimal, mostly holes to mount the board and an occasional through-hole component or connector that is only soldered on one side. For these boards […]
Final TurtlTeck PCBs arrived from DirtyPCBs
@RyanteckL tweeted picture of his DirtyPCB TurtlTeck: Final TurtlTeck PCBs arrived from DIrtyPCBs arrived today! Via Twitter.
Postbag from Sparkfun ‘Ding and Dents PCBs’
Jan Henrik writes, “I just recieved some postbags from Sparkfun with Ding and Dents, so I decided to make a review, what I got and if its worth it…” Via the contact form.
BridgeDuino: A wireless Arduino HUB and shield
TechBitar shared his latest project the BridgeDuino with boards from DirtyPCBs: BridgeDuino is a Swiss army knife PCB for rapid networking of inexpensive wireless communication modules. Breadboards are super for one-off experiments. But after prototyping half a dozen wireless prototypes involving more than just two Arduinos, the wiring mistakes and associated debugging grew more time consuming. […]
Got something dirty in the post today from DirtyPCBs
Aon posted pictures of the boards he ordered from DirtyPCBs in the project log forum: Just received these boards I ordered from dirtypcbs.com two weeks ago. Came with complimentary tweezers and all :D Also received a USB microscope today, so here’s a close-up of a SOT-363 package and some 6 mil traces. The silkscreen seems to be […]
Free PCB Sunday: Pick your PCB
We go through a lot of prototype PCBs, and end up with lots of extras that we’ll never use. Every Sunday we give away a few PCBs from one of our past or future projects, or a related prototype. Our PCBs are made through Seeed Studio’s Fusion board service. This week two random commenters will […]
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 […]
#FreePCB via Twitter to 2 random RTs
Every Tuesday we give away two coupons for the free PCB drawer via Twitter. This post was announced on Twitter, and in 24 hours we’ll send coupon codes to two random retweeters. Don’t forget there’s free PCBs three times a every week: Hate Twitter and Facebook? Free PCB Sunday is the classic PCB giveaway. Catch […]