Some of the larger projects us Makers take on can take a lot of time and effort to get them completed. Often these projects can takes months or even years. In this video I will be showing you a technique I just started using and have found it VERY HELPFUL. The software to use is free making the price perfect.
Most of the time our needs are to make just one PCB at any given time. However, if you need to make several at the same time, try this technique to save you a lot of time. This short video walks you through the process.
This process uses Sprint Layout software to design the PCB which also allows the exporting of Isolation Milling and Drilling data. Next, a program written in Python takes that data and creates the CNC program which is what is used to provide instructions to the CNC machine.
A DIY CNC router is then used to mill the traces by a process called Isolation milling. The machine also drills all the holes, and mills the peripheral edge of the PCB to free it from the stock.
For legends, the top side is painted a dark color, then the PCB is put back on the machine and the lettering is engraved.
There are a lot of Dupont crimping tools to choose from, some sold for Dupont connectors are not even the correct type! Frustrated with my old crimper, I went hunting for a better one and found these. So far it looks like it was a good purchase and I am already getting MUCH BETTER crimps.
Make LED Task Lights for Your Shop Equipment. Perform your tasks with better visibility and see details better. The task lights shown in this video are specifically for the paint booth project on this YouTube channel, however, the methodology is the same for other LED task lights too. Chris DeHut walks you through the process with plenty of details and tips.
NOTE! During the video the MAX Voltage and Current were used in the examples for the Resistor value selection. In practice, you should use a current value 10~20% less than the max current shown in the LED's specifications. For example if the max current rating for the LED is 350mA use a value that is 10-20% less than that for calculating the resistor value. For voltage, use the mean value specified in the LED specs.
OH NO! The batteries leaked in the remote! This video shows a possible solution to the problem of leaked batteries. A few minutes with a screwdriver and some household chemicals in the right proportions might fix your battery operated device.