USB to Serial Converter
A nice USB to Serial Converter that you can build in your projects instead of using standalone external converters. [ link ] [ via ] [ via ]
Category : Printed Circuit Boards
21 Nov
Cupric Chloride as a PCB etchant
Thinking of building the Moog VCF I posted yesterday? You might want to check out this post about using Cupric Chloride to etch PCBs. Usual disclaimers apply. [ link ]
20 Nov
Moog Low-Pass filter clone
Robert Moog, may he rest in peace, invented a legendary voltage-controlled filter (VCF). It’s the low-pass filter that gives the MiniMoog its characteristic sound. YUSynth has published the schematics, parts list and PCB layout for the MiniMoog VCF. [ link ] [ via ]
02 Feb
Doing an easy PCB pre-order check
You’ve designed a nice PCB layout and want to order a bunch made? Before submitting the order, be sure to check if your component fit physically using this simple method. Doing an easy PCB pre-order check [link][via]
28 Jan
How to drive a RGB LED with a PIC
This simple project shows you how to drive a RGB LED with a PIC. Interesting, colorful, and expandable. With a little work, you can replicate the Ford Focus’ best feature with this: its configurable interior lighting. How to drive a RGB LED with a PIC [link][via]
23 Jan
How to Make Printed circuit boards
So you’ve designed a nice circuit and laid it out on your trusty breadboard. Time to move on and make a permanent version of it. You can always use stripboard and obtain a sloppy yet functional version of your circuit, or go all out and print your own circuit board. Homemade PCBs produce professional looking [...]
25 Nov