PCB Design
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Inside the DIY Robot That Rolls Like a Drone on the Floor Max Imagination has published the making of a DIY spherical robot that moves by rolling inside a transparent plastic ball. It’s meant to entertain pets, explore tight spaces, and be driven via smartphone, like an FPV drone that rolls on the floor. The project uses an XIAO ESP32S3 Sense from Seeed Studio, which includes Wi-Fi, a 2MP camera, a mic, and a microSD slot. Two geared motors… |
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DIY Automatic Desk Dustbin with Iris Lid A DIY The Wrench maker has built a smart desk dustbin with an automatic iris-style lid, adding both functionality and a unique touch to a workspace. After some adjustments, the final design was printed successfully using a 3D printer using a design made in Fusion 360. Different filament colors were used to make the dustbin visually appealing. The smart feature of the dustbin is… |
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How to Build a Desktop Weather Station Using ESP32 and E-ink Display In today’s fast-paced world, many of us spend long hours indoors—whether working from home, studying, or just managing our daily routines. Natural cues like changing skies, outdoor temperatures, or the feel of humidity are often lost behind four walls and closed windows. This can make it difficult to stay aware of what’s happening outside, especially when our focus… |
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The Role of AI in PCB Design - Will Engineers Be Replaced? The world of printed circuit board (PCB) design is changing fast and artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the major players in that transformation. With the arrival of AI-powered design tools, many are wondering if these technologies will eventually make the traditional role of PCB engineers obsolete. Let’s break down how AI is impacting PCB design and… |
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DIY Mini ESP32 Handheld Gamepad: A Compact Retro Gaming Experience If you love retro games and enjoy DIY electronics, this project made by YK Electrical is perfect for you. It’s a tiny handheld gamepad powered by an ESP32, lets you play classic games like Snake, Pong, and Dozer. And the best part is you can customize it however you want and even add more games to the console to make it even more fun. This mini handheld gamepad is easy use and compact in size… |
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DigiKey Announces Sponsorship of KiCad to Support Open-Source EDA Development THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA – DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is proud to announce its continued sponsorship of KiCad, the leading open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) suite, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing open-… |
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Linux-Based Drum Kit Business Card An experienced embedded systems developer Sergey Antonovich has developed a business card that integrates a Linux operating system with a functional drum kit interface. The design is based on an F1C100s system-on-chip running Linux and incorporates touch-sensitive pads using the TTP229 sensor. A USB Type-C connector supplies power while a standard headphone jack… |
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Tobor Robotics - Open Source, Modular, Highly Customizable Platform for Automation and Robotics Evezor has introduced Tobor Robotics, a highly customizable and modular open-source robotics platform ideal for desktop use. Designed for both industrial and hobbyist applications, Tobor combines robotic arms, motion platforms, sensors and actuators. This flexibility allows users to adapt the system to various tasks including automation, rapid prototyping and even… |
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Building Tiny Battle Bot with ESP8266 An electronics enthusiast recently shared an impressive project called Tiny Battle Bots, inspired by the popular BattleBots game show. This creative endeavor combines 3D printing and custom PCB design to produce compact, soccer-playing robots. At the heart of the project is the ESP8266 microcontroller, which enables wireless control for precise movement and gameplay… |
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Altium Acquires Part Analytics to Strengthen Electronics Supply Chain Management Altium, a global company specializing in electronic design systems announced the acquisition of Milwaukee-based Part Analytics on January 21, 2025 in San Diego, California. The acquisition integrates Part Analytics advanced AI-powered platform into Altium’s ecosystem, offering effective solutions for managing large-scale component planning and purchasing, especially… |
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How to Assemble LiteWing Drone?Introduction
If you've received the DIY version of LiteWing, follow these simple steps to assemble your drone. No 3D-printed frame or complex tools are required. Everything fits directly into the LiteWing PCB, which also acts as the drone's structural frame. If you are completely new to LiteWing check out the LiteWing Wiki Page or watch this video on what is LiteWing Drone to learn more about… |
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Build a Smart Digital Game Board Using Multicolour PCB Ludo, one of our cherished childhood board games, holds a special place in our hearts. Its simple yet engaging gameplay that provided countless hours of fun and bonding. However, as times have changed, so have our ways of enjoying these nostalgic pastimes. Today, children often experience classic games like Ludo through smartphones and gaming consoles, losing the… |
