Antmicro Kmake
A KiCad build tool with some surprising features
Tag: Manufacturing
Ordering From Macrofab with KiCad
Quick guide to using KiCad, kicad-xyrs, and kicad-make with MacroFab for PCB assembly.
EDA Tools
Electronics Design Automation (EDA) Build Tools
Tariff Math for Two-Layer Prototype PCBs: OshPark vs Imported Fabs
A comparative analysis of total pricing for small-run PCBs from OshPark, PCBWay, and JLCPCB, with a quick overview of U.S. electronics tariffs.
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KiCad 8 Makefile
Improvements to the PCBA build environment
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Photoreceiver Testing
How ElectroOptical Innovations approaches photoreceiver testing and characterization, with a walkthrough of the AN-1 testing methodology.
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Pin 1 Markings and PCB Assembly
Why pin 1 markings matter for PCB assembly, and how assembly layers and silkscreen reference designator placement reduce pick-and-place errors.
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Semantic Versioning for Hardware
Applying semantic versioning principles to hardware design to communicate revision scope, signal compatibility changes, and manage manufacturing releases.
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Building an Automated Test Jig: Hardware
Part 2 of a series on automated test jig design, covering fixtures, probe hardware, and sourcing off-the-shelf components for electronics testing.
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Building an Automated Test Jig: Requirements & References
Requirements, design goals, and resource guide for building standardized automated electronics test jigs for low-to-medium production volumes.