Digi-Key launches a common parts library for the KiCad EDA Tool
https://www.electronics-lab.com/digi-key-launches-common-parts-library-kicad-eda-tool/
Digi-Key Electronics has announced that it is in beta release of a library containing almost 1,000 common parts for the open-source KiCad schematic capture and PCB tool. By Ally Winning @ eenewsembedded.com: The library will be hosted on the Digi-Key website. It was built after Digi-Key analyzed the top 1,000 parts that KiCad users would […]
PCB Motor – A smaller and cheaper brushless motor.
https://www.electronics-lab.com/pcb-motor-smaller-cheaper-brushless-motor/
by Carl Bugeja @ hackaday.io designed a brushless motor using a 3D printer and a 4-layer PCB. He writes: The PCB motor is my solution for trying to design a smaller, cheaper and easier to assemble brushless motor. The motor’s stator is a 6 spiral PCB coil in a star configuration. Although it has less […]
MetCal Connection Validation – The Next Generation of Soldering
https://www.electronics-lab.com/metcal-connection-validation-next-generation-soldering/
Making solid connections between electrical components on a board is an important part of many hardware projects. A good solder joint forms an alloy at the surface of the PCB and the component lead. During soldering, a solder connection on a circuit board can quickly turn into a real nightmare if not caught immediately, ending […]
Printed circuit board manufacturer – JLCPCB Review
https://www.electronics-lab.com/printed-circuit-board-manufacturer-jlcpcb-review/
Recently, I had the opportunity to test the printed circuit boards (PCB) offered by JLCPCB. These tests were made in two different boards of the brand and here I’ll report my impressions about them. Due to the spread of the maker culture and the do-it-yourself (DIY) and easy access to components and a huge amount […]
Researchers Develop New Technique To Print Flexible Self-healing Circuits For Wearable Devices
https://www.electronics-lab.com/70869-2/
The researchers of North Carolina State University in the US, lead by Jingyan Dong, have developed a new technique for directly printing flexible, stretchable metal circuits. The innovative technique can be used with multiple metals and alloys. It is also compatible with existing manufacturing systems which can integrate this new printing technology effortlessly. The technique uses the well known electrohydrodynamic printing […]
The Factors That Determine PCB Assembly Pricing
https://www.electronics-lab.com/factors-determine-pcb-assembly-pricing/
This is a sponsored post discussing about PCB assembly costs factors on Bittele Electronics. Bittele Electronics has developed its pricing schedule based on various factors that determine PCB assembly costs. Some of our customers call us to better understand the factors involved assembly pricing. In general, the factors that cause pricing differences include PCB dimensions, […]
PCBite 2.0 – Hands-free & steady solution for your measurements
https://www.electronics-lab.com/pcbite-2-0-hands-free-steady-solution-measurements/
SensePeek launched a kickstarter campaign about their PCBite 2.0, a hands free assistance for your electronic measurements. The campaign has 17 days to go, with pledges starting from 30 USD. Last year we created the flexible and rock solid PCB holder – the end to wobbly circuit boards on your workbench. TODAY we proudly present […]
REFLO – Compact, open, and smart PCB reflow oven
https://www.electronics-lab.com/reflo-compact-open-smart-pcb-reflow-oven/
REFLO is a stylish, portable reflow oven for creators and makers to easily, quickly, and professionally prototype their IoT device, wearable, small robot, etc. REFLO’s features: Portable at only 6” x 6” x 2” – it’s the worlds smallest reflow oven Efficient as it requires only 300 W Operable from a mobile device Open source […]
PcbDraw – KiCAD board into a nice looking 2D drawing
https://www.electronics-lab.com/pcbdraw-kicad-board-nice-looking-2d-drawing/
Convert your KiCAD boards into nice looking 2D drawings suitable for pinout diagrams. Never draw them manually again! [via] Jan Mrázek created a Python script that takes a KiCAD board (.kicad_pcb file) and produces a 2D nice looking drawing of the board as an SVG file. This small Python script takes a KiCAD board (.kicad_pcb […]
SnapEDA launches InstaBuild, helping PCB designers build free parts in minutes
https://www.electronics-lab.com/snapeda-launches-instabuild-helping-pcb-designers-build-free-parts-minutes/
SAN FRANCISCO – September 28, 2017 – Today, SnapEDA – the Internet’s first parts library for circuit board design – is launching InstaBuild, the first free automated part builder. InstaBuild uses powerful computer vision technology to enable PCB designers to make schematic symbols in mere minutes. Using a datasheet as the input, it automatically extracts […]