EEVblog - The Electronics Engineering Video Blog » prototyping http://www.eevblog.com No Script, No Fear, All Opinion Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:56:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © David L. Jones 2011 eevblog@gmail.com (David L. Jones) eevblog@gmail.com (David L. Jones) 1440 http://www.eevblog.com/images/logo/EEVblogDaveLab144x144logo.jpg EEVblog - The Electronics Engineering Video Blog http://www.eevblog.com 144 144 No Script, No Fear, All Opinion David L. Jones David L. Jones eevblog@gmail.com no no EEVblog #241 – Circuit Labs PCBs from New Zealand http://www.eevblog.com/2012/02/02/eevblog-241-circuit-labs-pcbs-from-new-zealand/ http://www.eevblog.com/2012/02/02/eevblog-241-circuit-labs-pcbs-from-new-zealand/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:32:51 +0000 EEVblog http://www.eevblog.com/?p=1892

http://www.pcbzone.net
http://iteadstudio.com/
Many people asked to see the PSU PCB’s from Circuit Labs in New Zealand.
Here is an in-depth look, compared with the same board from ITEAD Studios

]]> http://www.eevblog.com/2012/02/02/eevblog-241-circuit-labs-pcbs-from-new-zealand/feed/ 13 0:16:38 http://www.pcbzone.net http://iteadstudio.com/ Many people asked to see the PSU PCB’s from Circuit Labs in New Zealand. Here is an in-depth look, compared with the same board from ITEAD Studios http://www.pcbzone.net http://iteadstudio.com/ Many people asked to see the PSU PCB’s from Circuit Labs in New Zealand. Here is an in-depth look, compared with the same board from ITEAD Studios David L. Jones no no EEVblog #193 – FPGA Implementation Tutorial http://www.eevblog.com/2011/08/07/eevblog-193-fpga-implementation-tutorial/ http://www.eevblog.com/2011/08/07/eevblog-193-fpga-implementation-tutorial/#comments Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:23:31 +0000 EEVblog http://www.eevblog.com/?p=1639

Dave recently implemented an Actel Ignoo Nano and Xilinx Spartan 3 FPGA into a design, so decided to share some rather random notes on how to implement the FPGA’s in this scenario.
From datasheet specs, traps for young players, global clocks, FPGA fabrics, core power supplies and decoupling, getting the schematic basics, JTAG and flash PROM interfaces and finally PCB fanout and routing of a tiny 0.4mm pitch BGA package.

]]> http://www.eevblog.com/2011/08/07/eevblog-193-fpga-implementation-tutorial/feed/ 15 0:00:01 Dave recently implemented an Actel Ignoo Nano and Xilinx Spartan 3 FPGA into a design, so decided to share some rather random notes on how to implement the FPGA’s in this scenario. From datasheet specs, traps for young players, global c[...] Dave recently implemented an Actel Ignoo Nano and Xilinx Spartan 3 FPGA into a design, so decided to share some rather random notes on how to implement the FPGA’s in this scenario. From datasheet specs, traps for young players, global clocks, FPGA fabrics, core power supplies and decoupling, getting the schematic basics, JTAG and flash PROM interfaces and finally PCB fanout and routing of a tiny 0.4mm pitch BGA package. David L. Jones no no EEVblog #181 – Dead Bug Prototype Soldering http://www.eevblog.com/2011/06/21/eevblog-181-dead-bug-prototype-soldering/ http://www.eevblog.com/2011/06/21/eevblog-181-dead-bug-prototype-soldering/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:47:49 +0000 EEVblog http://www.eevblog.com/?p=1549

Dave show you how to solder a small 3 axis accelerometer LGA surface mount chip “dead bug” style onto a microcontroller prototyping board.
This technique allows you to easily prototype projects using tiny SMD components designed only for reflow soldering.

]]> http://www.eevblog.com/2011/06/21/eevblog-181-dead-bug-prototype-soldering/feed/ 27 0:00:01 Dave show you how to solder a small 3 axis accelerometer LGA surface mount chip “dead bug” style onto a microcontroller prototyping board. This technique allows you to easily prototype projects using tiny SMD components designed[...] Dave show you how to solder a small 3 axis accelerometer LGA surface mount chip “dead bug” style onto a microcontroller prototyping board. This technique allows you to easily prototype projects using tiny SMD components designed only for reflow soldering. David L. Jones no no EEVblog #168 – How To Set Up An Electronics Lab http://www.eevblog.com/2011/04/30/eevblog-168-how-to-set-up-an-electronics-lab/ http://www.eevblog.com/2011/04/30/eevblog-168-how-to-set-up-an-electronics-lab/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:39:50 +0000 EEVblog http://www.eevblog.com/?p=1485

How to set up your own decent electronics lab, what you need, and how much it’ll cost you. Electronics test equipment, soldering, surface mount, hand tools, and parts.
Help support Dave by buying any of these items through HERE

]]> http://www.eevblog.com/2011/04/30/eevblog-168-how-to-set-up-an-electronics-lab/feed/ 55 0:27:09 How to set up your own decent electronics lab, what you need, and how much it’ll cost you. Electronics test equipment, soldering, surface mount, hand tools, and parts. Help support Dave by buying any of these items through HERE How to set up your own decent electronics lab, what you need, and how much it’ll cost you. Electronics test equipment, soldering, surface mount, hand tools, and parts. Help support Dave by buying any of these items through HERE David L. Jones no no EEVblog #155 – ITead Studio PCB Prototype Goof http://www.eevblog.com/2011/03/11/eevblog-155-itead-studio-pcb-prototype-goof/ http://www.eevblog.com/2011/03/11/eevblog-155-itead-studio-pcb-prototype-goof/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2011 02:35:23 +0000 EEVblog http://www.eevblog.com/?p=1373

Dave shares an experience with his new prototype PCB’s from ITead Studio.
Super awesomely cheap, but beware!
http://iteadstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19

]]> http://www.eevblog.com/2011/03/11/eevblog-155-itead-studio-pcb-prototype-goof/feed/ 73 0:17:21 Dave shares an experience with his new prototype PCB’s from ITead Studio. Super awesomely cheap, but beware! http://iteadstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19 Dave shares an experience with his new prototype PCB’s from ITead Studio. Super awesomely cheap, but beware! http://iteadstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=19 David L. Jones no no EEVblog #130 – The uCalc Credit Card Scientific Calculator / Computer http://www.eevblog.com/2010/11/29/eevblog-130-the-ucalc-credit-card-scientific-calculator-computer/ http://www.eevblog.com/2010/11/29/eevblog-130-the-ucalc-credit-card-scientific-calculator-computer/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:34:16 +0000 EEVblog http://www.eevblog.com/?p=1202

Dave describes the design of his open source hardware uCalc credit card sized calculator / computer.
Specifications: PIC 24F 16 bit Processor, 256KB Flash, 16KB SRAM, 64KB serial flash user memory, 3-Axis tilt sensor, Micro SD card, capacitive touch sensing keypad, 128×64 dot matrix display.

]]> http://www.eevblog.com/2010/11/29/eevblog-130-the-ucalc-credit-card-scientific-calculator-computer/feed/ 50 0:20:51 Dave describes the design of his open source hardware uCalc credit card sized calculator / computer. Specifications: PIC 24F 16 bit Processor, 256KB Flash, 16KB SRAM, 64KB serial flash user memory, 3-Axis tilt sensor, Micro SD card, capacit[...] Dave describes the design of his open source hardware uCalc credit card sized calculator / computer. Specifications: PIC 24F 16 bit Processor, 256KB Flash, 16KB SRAM, 64KB serial flash user memory, 3-Axis tilt sensor, Micro SD card, capacitive touch sensing keypad, 128×64 dot matrix display. David L. Jones no no EEVblog #88 – There’s More To Electronics Than Just Circuit Design http://www.eevblog.com/2010/05/19/eevblog-88-theres-more-to-electronics-than-just-circuit-design-3/ http://www.eevblog.com/2010/05/19/eevblog-88-theres-more-to-electronics-than-just-circuit-design-3/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 12:53:29 +0000 EEVblog http://www.eevblog.com/?p=758 Drive time rant. Dave talks about how circuit design and prototyping can often come last in the design process. And talk on the upcoming live EEVblog show.


]]> http://www.eevblog.com/2010/05/19/eevblog-88-theres-more-to-electronics-than-just-circuit-design-3/feed/ 23 0:00:01 Drive time rant. Dave talks about how circuit design and prototyping can often come last in the design process. And talk on the upcoming live EEVblog show. Drive time rant. Dave talks about how circuit design and prototyping can often come last in the design process. And talk on the upcoming live EEVblog show. David L. Jones no no EEVblog #53 – Mr Murphy and Microchip PIC Silicon Bugs http://www.eevblog.com/2010/01/07/eevblog-53-mr-murphy-and-microchip-pic-silicon-bugs/ http://www.eevblog.com/2010/01/07/eevblog-53-mr-murphy-and-microchip-pic-silicon-bugs/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:36:38 +0000 EEVblog http://www.eevblog.com/?p=501 Dave tangles with Murphy’s Law and Microchip silicon bugs with his latest PIC project.

The PIC24FJ256 errata

And that Jim’s Mowing Franchise looks pretty tempting.

]]> http://www.eevblog.com/2010/01/07/eevblog-53-mr-murphy-and-microchip-pic-silicon-bugs/feed/ 40 0:00:01 Dave tangles with Murphy’s Law and Microchip silicon bugs with his latest PIC project. The PIC24FJ256 errata And that Jim’s Mowing Franchise looks pretty tempting. Dave tangles with Murphy’s Law and Microchip silicon bugs with his latest PIC project. The PIC24FJ256 errata And that Jim’s Mowing Franchise looks pretty tempting. David L. Jones no no EEVblog #51 – A tour of the EEVblog Electronics Lab http://www.eevblog.com/2009/12/28/eevblog-51-a-tour-of-the-eevblog-electronics-lab/ http://www.eevblog.com/2009/12/28/eevblog-51-a-tour-of-the-eevblog-electronics-lab/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:18:12 +0000 EEVblog http://www.eevblog.com/?p=482 After countless requests, Dave finally takes you on a guided behind the scenes tour of the EEVblog lab.

]]> http://www.eevblog.com/2009/12/28/eevblog-51-a-tour-of-the-eevblog-electronics-lab/feed/ 40 0:00:01 After countless requests, Dave finally takes you on a guided behind the scenes tour of the EEVblog lab. After countless requests, Dave finally takes you on a guided behind the scenes tour of the EEVblog lab. David L. Jones no no EEVblog #23 – GSM mobile phone audio design http://www.eevblog.com/2009/08/06/eevblog-23-gsm-mobile-phone-audio-design/ http://www.eevblog.com/2009/08/06/eevblog-23-gsm-mobile-phone-audio-design/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:07:10 +0000 EEVblog http://www.alternatezone.com/eevblog/?p=138 GSM mobile phone audio design, RF immunity, and low noise dead bug point-to-point prototyping.

]]> http://www.eevblog.com/2009/08/06/eevblog-23-gsm-mobile-phone-audio-design/feed/ 21 0:00:01 GSM mobile phone audio design, RF immunity, and low noise dead bug point-to-point prototyping. GSM mobile phone audio design, RF immunity, and low noise dead bug point-to-point prototyping. David L. Jones no no