In PCB design, design for manufacturing (DfM) is all about correcting mistakes after reviewing a PCB layout. We then devise corrective actions to fix those mistakes and improve procedures to make ...

With this circuit you can flash some LEDs for your rc airplanes or any other uav just like the real strobe navigation lights ...

I was surprised when reviewing my first batch of Hall effect keyboards last year - most of them proudly claimed full hot-swappability. If you haven't been keeping up with the world of custom ...

Abstract: The essential requirements for any digital holography-based system to get employed as an inspection device in electronic industry are portability and ability to automatically focus on the ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

Introducing nitrogen to the solder process can enhance reliability and yields. Inert gas soldering systems, which use a controlled nitrogen blanket atmosphere and an entry vacuum oxygen/nitrogen ...

What constitutes a perfect solder joint? Despite being a relatively straightforward process, there are nine distinct soldering problems that can cause boards to fail QC tests or, worse, fail in the ...

Mechanical keyboards have made a rapid resurgence as gamers and typists search for an improved typing experience. Ironically, keyboards were mechanical from the very start. These massive boards were ...