Creating Custom KiCad Schematic Symbol in 5 Steps
A new project I have started working on involves the Apple IIgs. It was Apple’s last 16-bit (and 8-bit) computer. Inside are many application specific integrated circuits, or …
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What's the difference between Series and Parallel Circuits?
Tutorial on schematics basics The funny thing about schematics is that they are much easier to draw than they are to read. There are many common circuits. When an experienced …
Read MoreFive ways to make a schematic (quickly)
Engineers make a schematic to explain their circuits. One time I was looking for a non-tourist pub in Japan. I asked someone for help. She said, “I’m sorry, but I do not speak good …
Read MoreEAGLE: Creating a Custom Library for your own components
When you start creating your own parts in EAGLE, you’re going to want to store them somewhere. Here’s how to setup EAGLE to use custom directories and how to create your own …
Read MoreIntroducing the AddOhms TutorialCast
Over the past several months I have been kicking around a new way to teach non-engineers about electronics. My idea is to use simple language to explain complex engineering …
Read MoreHackEDA: Collecting and Sharing reusable pieces of electronic designs
One of the most commonly used phrases when writing software is “reusable code.” From the Wikipedia article on “Code Reuse”. Reusable code is: the use of existing software, or …
Read MoreSimple Effect using Chromokey and Final Cut Pro X
Editing video has been something I enjoyed doing since High School. There I used my first tape-based NLE video system to make a Jeopardy episode where I played both a contestant …
Read MoreNew Digi-Key tool lets Engineers share schematics - Electronic Products
Tools like National’s (now TI) WebBENCH have allowed engineers to design power supplies without downloading any software for quite some time. Recently I got an account at …
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