Manual Pick and Place SMD Vacuum
Foot pedal operated SMD Vacuum for manual placement of components. This upgrade from tweezers makes manipulating SMD components easy during manual PCB assembly.
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SAMC21 Development using Visual Studio Code
A template for getting started with the SAMC21 and Visual Studio Code.
Read More SAMC21 Development using Visual Studio CodeCR2032 Simulator
In this low effort post I briefly describe what a CR2032 Simulator is an how to make one.
Read More CR2032 Simulator18650 Battery Shield Keep Alive Circuit
A simple analog circuit used to keep the 5V rail of a battery shield active when there is zero load.
Read More 18650 Battery Shield Keep Alive CircuitTronxy P802M: Final Upgrade
Wanting a more rigid frame over the acrylic frame I set about on the final upgrade of the Tronxy P802M, a full metal frame.
Read More Tronxy P802M: Final UpgradeCNC 3018 Pro Router: Adding Endstops
The CNC 3018 Pro Router does not come with endstops. While not required for use I wanted to add endstops to enable homing and as a safety for making sure the 3018 pro does not try to go outside of its bounds.
Read More CNC 3018 Pro Router: Adding EndstopsCNC 3018 Pro Router: Build, Setup, and Thoughts
After reading a few articles in Digital Machinist featuring the CNC 3018 Pro Router I decided to pick one up.
Read More CNC 3018 Pro Router: Build, Setup, and ThoughtsMatrix Technology MPM-1010 Digital Power Meter
A quick review of the Matrix MPM-1010 digital power meter, a benchtop version of the Kill A Watt.
Read More Matrix Technology MPM-1010 Digital Power MeterRazer Mouse Middle Click Failure
While working on CAD for a update to the Tronxy P802M 3D printer I lost the ability to navigate FreeCAD using the middle mouse button. This was disruptive to my productivity and I have spent a considerable amount of time tracking down the problem. My first thought with anything computer related is software so I […]
Read More Razer Mouse Middle Click FailureKeithley 17x USB Adapter
The following device is used to connect the Keithley 177 and 179 digital multimeter to the PC. The USB Adapter is a serial COM port enabling the user to use simple serial terminal programs to read data from the Keithley multimeter. The device fully isolates the PC from the multimeter through optoisolators and has no impact on the meters performance. The Keithley 17x USB Adapter is a simple device for connecting two great multimeters to the PC to further increase their value to hobbyists by enabling data logging.
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