Introducing the Dashboard
At MacroFab, we aim to do more than build electronics; we want to help you grow your business and be more efficient. To successfully deliver your…
3D Printed PCBs Are On the Horizon
Unless you’ve been living under a rock without WiFi, you’ve probably read about the exploding number of applications for 3D printing. Innovators have…
Simplifying the PCB Ordering Process
We’re always looking for new ways to make it easier to build and order your PCBs. The challenge is that a lot of the applications and file formats…
How to Get Your First PCB Prototype Manufactured
Embarking on the journey to get your first Printed Circuit Board (PCB) prototype manufactured is an exciting milestone. Whether you're an…
What are Wearables, and Where Did the “Best” Ones Go?
Not that long ago, everyone was wild for wearables. Google Glass, Apple Watch, FitBit and other fitness gadgets made wearables look like a safe bet…
7 Ways to Set Yourself Up for PCB Design Success
We’ve pulled together a few tips and best practices for PCB design that should be of use to novices and experienced designers alike. If you follow…
The Internet of Things Brings a New Era of Manufacturing
A new age is about to dawn for the manufacturing industry worldwide. Technologies related to the Internet of Thingsare ushering in a revolution that…
PCB Assembly – Infrequently Asked Questions
Every day, we get to talk to people who are interested in printed circuit board assembly (PCB) services. We get asked many of the same questions on…
The 6 Stages of Turnkey PCB Manufacturing
Over the last few years, a quiet revolution has happened in turnkey PCB assembly and manufacturing. Traditional overseas manufacturing models require…
Picking the Right Trace Width
When designing a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), a crucial aspect is selecting the right width for your copper traces. Key characteristics to…
Answers to 9 Common Questions about PCB Assembly
Recent advances in electronics manufacturing technology and new ways of doing business have opened the door for all types of inventors to innovate in…
Using a Silicon Labs EFM8 IC for your hardware project
This article will cover the hardware aspect of using the EFM8 series , a Silicon Labs microcontroller. We will start from the basics of what is…