Gerber files are actually images of the different layers of your Printed Circuit Board (PCB). And it's a universal way of sending your design to a PCB manufacturer. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create these files in KiCad ...
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Sometimes when I need to relax and focus, I listen to recordings of nature sounds. Like birds singing and insects buzzing in a summer garden. But today I realized I could just open the window! That means the summer has set in for real here in Norway. The summer is ...
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To create a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), you need to draw holes, pads, and wires for your circuit. This skill is called PCB design and is highly useful. When you're done, send the design to a manufacturer or you etch it yourself. Sounds hard? Don't worry, there are many free ...
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The only soldering tools you really need to get started with soldering are a soldering iron and some solder. If you just want to get started, that's what I recommend you get. Even though you can do a lot with just a soldering iron, getting a few extra tools could ...
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In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to build a sunrise wake-up alarm. It's a light-sensitive circuit that will activate a buzzer when you have light shining directly on it. Place it in your window at night and the alarm will activate in the morning when the sun rises. This circuit ...
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