We met the Makerblock team during our Shenzhen Maker Faire visit earlier this year. They let us know that their system is close to being finalized. It’s a mechanical prototyping platform designed to make it easy to assemble robots, linear … Read more
Raj made a few breadboard modules to speed up prototyping. We think it’s a great idea to have a power supply, few switches, LEDs, etc, broken out into modules. It will save you a ton of time, and space on … Read more
This application note gives PCB design tips for reducing EMI in automotive environments. A lot of the advise can be applied to any PCB layout. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing is an important part of design verification … Read more
Today a parcel come in with lots of goodies from MDFLY. We are prototyping a lot so every useful gadget that helps us a lot. Follow below for a look at the jumper cables, resistor kits, and pogo pins in … Read more
We previously highlighted Fritzing, an open source GUI based program that allows users to document their prototypes, share them with others, show them in a presentation, and create a pcb layout for professional manufacturing. The developers have released an updated … Read more
AkosL writes in with a prototyping tip: Try teflon insulated wires. (Or other heat/wear resistant insulation materials). Why? The insulation is very resistant compared to “common” insulator materials. Both mechanically, and heat resistant (the one right in front of me … Read more
Here’s the soldered prototype of the USB POV Toy. The first power up exploded a backwards tantalum capacitor with an impressive spark, but after that was sorted everything seems to be ok. The tiny MMA7455L accelerometer took a few tries … Read more
A big box of PCBs arrived earlier today. Here’s the current progress: 3 PIC USB LCD backpacks, 2 Bus Pirate v4, and a USB POV Toy. Still waiting on a couple parts, but these boards are almost done.
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