The Many Hats of Startup Life
If someone would have told me a year ago I’d be working with PCBs I would have asked them “What in the world is a PCB?” That’s just the tip of the…
How to Integrate the Arduino Platform Into Your Product
The Arduino platform is one of the most widely used hardware and software environments for developing and prototyping new products. Using various…
Red Hot PCB: Single Key Mechanical Keyboard
The Big Switch is a fully-functional programmable macro key that runs QMK, complete with 4 underglow RGB LEDs and one upfacing RGB LED to make it…
Fixture Code and Final Testing: PCM5122 Audio DAC
This is the fourth and last article in the PCM5122 DAC PCB series. Here is a recap of the previous articles in the PCM5122 DAC series. - 3 Steps to…
The Magic of MacroFam
I’m just a simple man from a simple time. I enjoy fishing, cooking, gaming, and spending time with the “Fam”. Now you say what the heck does that…
Maintaining Your Kickstarter Product to Ensure Success
You’ve perfected your great idea and run with it. Other people agree it’s a great idea, so now you have to actually deliver on your promise! You want…
Lowering Manufacturing Costs with Custom Enclosures
How much have you thought about custom enclosures? As engineers, our thoughts are consumed with finding solutions to problems we see in the world.…
Trimming PCB Assembly Time: Three Tips for Startups
Starting a tech startup can sometimes feel like you're running a never-ending race, especially when your product revolves around Printed Circuit…
Red Hot PCB: Four Port USB Charger
The Pirl USB Charger allows any USB-A compatible device to charge up to 2.7A per port. It intelligently detects the maximum power a device requires…
Learn How to Cut PCB Fabrication Costs for Kickstarter Projects
Learn How to Cut PCB Fabrication Costs for Kickstarter Projects Creating an electronic product Kickstarter can involve a lot of moving parts; and…
Setting Up Production Testing for the PCM5122 Audio DAC
With testing complete for the PCM5122 Audio DACs and the passive part load out complete, then it is time to get the design ready for production. The…
Choosing the Right PCBA Manufacturer for Your Tech Startup
Stepping into the world of tech startups, especially in the electronics manufacturing domain, can often feel like navigating through a labyrinth. One…