PCB Assembly Bootcamp - Revision history

24foxtrot at 11:23, 28 November 2022

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	'''Tools for Soldering and Assembly'''		'''Tools for Soldering and Assembly'''

	[http://www.adafruit.com/products/1204 Hakko FX-888D Soldering Iron] ~$95 (the defacto maker's choice slightly-higher-priced iron and here's a [https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering/tools how-to guide].		[http://www.adafruit.com/products/1204 Hakko FX-888D Soldering Iron] ~$95 (the defacto [https://wiki.hackrva.org/index.php/Hakko_FX-888D maker's choice] slightly-higher-priced iron and here's a [https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering/tools how-to guide].

	[http://www.makershed.com/products/helping-hands-w-magnifying-glass?gclid=CMevudPEgckCFY8dgQodTO8A2Q Helping Hands] (can be "helpful", but not good for many jobs. they're just not strong enough		[http://www.makershed.com/products/helping-hands-w-magnifying-glass?gclid=CMevudPEgckCFY8dgQodTO8A2Q Helping Hands] (can be "helpful", but not good for many jobs. they're just not strong enough

Athulus at 16:47, 24 December 2016

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	[http://www.smallbatchassembly.com/faq/#What-is-this-place- Small Batch Assembly] (has pic n' place machine - in Virginia - a makerspace supporter)		[http://www.smallbatchassembly.com/faq/#What-is-this-place- Small Batch Assembly] (has pic n' place machine - in Virginia - a makerspace supporter)

	~~There's one~~ in Houston ~~that sounded cool, but having a hard time finding again. (an~~)		[https://macrofab.com/ macrofab]. (assembly house in Houston)

Aaronn0130: solder sucker two added

2015-11-25T17:18:25Z

solder sucker two added

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	[https://www.adafruit.com/products/1598 Chip Puller] (does what it says - pulls those IC's off)		[https://www.adafruit.com/products/1598 Chip Puller] (does what it says - pulls those IC's off)

	[https://www.adafruit.com/products/1597 Solder Sucker 1] & Solder Sucker 2~~(to be added)~~ (basically these are the two you see. not all are created equal even though they look the same. if ur going to do a lot, get the nice ones. if only on occasion, you can get by with a cheapy)		[https://www.adafruit.com/products/1597 Solder Sucker 1] & [http://www.hisco.com/Catalog/Soldering-Rework/Soldering-Equipment-Accessories/Soldering-Equipment-Accessories/DS017-15970?gclid=CjwKEAiAgvyxBRDmuviAj67g-XQSJABTLMcHGmm7Kb8lK26TMpV2CGBlOM4G7Iv9eucCCi0qdBnSQBoCtEXw_wcB Solder Sucker 2] (basically these are the two types you most commonly see. not all are created equal even though they look the same. if ur going to do a lot, get the nice ones (links are the nice ones). if only on occasion, you can get by with a cheapy)

	Hakko FR300 Desoldering Gun (people say this is a good one. i haven't used it. shop around)		Hakko FR300 Desoldering Gun (people say this is a good one. i haven't used it. shop around)

Aaronn0130: pogo pin tutorial added

2015-11-08T21:32:49Z

pogo pin tutorial added

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	[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q21AfxS1LY EEVblog Video on What They Are] (there are many videos on this from that crazy aussie bastard. just search "eevblog testing jig".)		[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q21AfxS1LY EEVblog Video on What They Are] (there are many videos on this from that crazy aussie bastard. just search "eevblog testing jig".)

			[https://learn.adafruit.com/how-to-make-a-pogo-pin-test-jig AdaFruits Testing Jig Tutorial]

	[https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/138 How-To from Sparkfun on Making a Testing Jig]		[https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/138 How-To from Sparkfun on Making a Testing Jig]

Aaronn0130 at 20:19, 8 November 2015

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	'''Tools for Soldering and Assembly'''		'''Tools for Soldering and Assembly'''

	[http://www.adafruit.com/products/1204 Hakko FX-888D Soldering Iron] ~$95 (the defacto maker's choice slightly-higher-priced iron and here's a [https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering/tools how-to guide].		[http://www.adafruit.com/products/1204 Hakko FX-888D Soldering Iron] ~$95 (the defacto maker's choice slightly-higher-priced iron and here's a [https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering/tools how-to guide].

Aaronn0130: moar links

2015-11-08T20:09:33Z

moar links

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 [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vRG3dbI5Zq1_DkAk4oN7EFUSEbz3qOe5s2OsUTSLaJQ/edit Reproduction Game Carts Specific Information/Tutorial]]
 '''PCB / Circuit Board Design CAD Tools'''
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 [http://www.cadsoftusa.com/ Eagle CAD] (probably the most popular with hobbyist, board size limitation is a con)
 '''Solder Stencils'''
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 [https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/383 Sparkfun DIY Stencil]
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 There's one in Houston that sounded cool, but having a hard time finding again. (an)
 '''Where to Buy Parts, Chips, IC's'''
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 Ebay is also a common source for parts. Just be weary of shipping lead times, that you're getting the exact right part, and if it's an issue, that you can get it again. Don't build a product around an ebay product you may not be able to get again.
 '''Electronics Testing Jigs'''
 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q21AfxS1LY EEVblog Video on What They Are] (there are many videos on this from that crazy aussie bastard. just search "eevblog testing jig".)
 [https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/138 How-To from Sparkfun on Making a Testing Jig]
-link to places to sell hardware - tindy, dragon, kickstarter
+'''Small Run Electronics Entrepreneurial'''
-link to overview of small batch hardware uptick - long tail, etc
+[https://www.bolt.io/ Bolt.io] (venture capital on hardware - they're in maker news sometimes)
-link to successful products and their stories
+[https://www.quora.com/What-seed-startup-accelerators-exist-for-hardware-startup-companies Some other Hardware Accelerators] (frankly, like bolt, this stuff is kind of shooting at the stars, but what the hell. it's here if you want to look)

Aaronn0130: added more links

2015-11-08T19:50:11Z

added more links

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	'''PCB / Circuit Board Design CAD Tools'''		'''PCB / Circuit Board Design CAD Tools'''

	[[http://kicad-pcb.org/ KiCad]] (popular, free, and opensource)		[http://kicad-pcb.org/ KiCad] (popular, free, and opensource)

	[[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/ Eagle CAD]] (probably the most popular with hobbyist, board size limitation is a con)		[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/ Eagle CAD] (probably the most popular with hobbyist, board size limitation is a con)


	'''Small Batch PCB Ordering'''		'''Small Batch PCB Ordering'''

	[[http://www.itead.cc/open-pcb/pcb-prototyping.html iTead Studios]] (pros: cheap, good reputation \| cons:long lead time since it comes from china)		[http://www.itead.cc/open-pcb/pcb-prototyping.html iTead Studios] (pros: cheap, good reputation \| cons:long lead time since it comes from china)

	[[https://oshpark.com/ OSHpark]] (pros: reliable, high quality, faster delivery \| cons: expensiver)		[https://oshpark.com/ OSHpark] (pros: reliable, high quality, faster delivery \| cons: expensiver)

	'''Solder Stencils'''		'''Solder Stencils'''

	[[https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/58 Sparkfun's Tutorial on Using a Solder Paste Stencil]]		[https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/58 Sparkfun's Tutorial on Using a Solder Paste Stencil]

	[[https://www.oshstencils.com/ OSH Stencils]] (a place to upload designs and order stencils)		[https://www.oshstencils.com/ OSH Stencils] (a place to upload designs and order stencils)

	[[http://www.sunstone.com/pcb-products/pcb-solder-stencils Sunstone Stencil]] (same as above)		[http://www.sunstone.com/pcb-products/pcb-solder-stencils Sunstone Stencil] (same as above)

	[[https://learn.adafruit.com/smt-manufacturing/laser-cut-stencils Adafruit DIY Paste Stencil Tutorial]]		[https://learn.adafruit.com/smt-manufacturing/laser-cut-stencils Adafruit DIY Paste Stencil Tutorial]

	[[https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/383 Sparkfun DIY Stencil]]		[https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/383 Sparkfun DIY Stencil]


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	'''PCB Assembly Services'''		'''PCB Assembly Services'''

	[[http://www.smallbatchassembly.com/faq/#What-is-this-place- Small Batch Assembly]] (has pic n' place machine - in Virginia - a makerspace supporter)		[http://www.smallbatchassembly.com/faq/#What-is-this-place- Small Batch Assembly] (has pic n' place machine - in Virginia - a makerspace supporter)

	There's one in Houston that sounded cool, but having a hard time finding again. (an)		There's one in Houston that sounded cool, but having a hard time finding again. (an)

			'''Tools for Soldering and Assembly''
			[http://www.adafruit.com/products/1204 Hakko FX-888D Soldering Iron] ~$95 (the defacto maker's choice slightly-higher-priced iron and here's a [https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering/tools how-to guide].

	~~tools list~~: helping hands~~, panavice, board holder jig things, hacko soldering iron and link ot ada fruit how to, hacko desoldering gun, chip pullers~~ ?		[http://www.makershed.com/products/helping-hands-w-magnifying-glass?gclid=CMevudPEgckCFY8dgQodTO8A2Q Helping Hands] (can be "helpful", but not good for many jobs. they're just not strong enough

	~~links to youtube videos on: soldering, desoldering, drag method, hot air reflow, chip quick, jigs~~, ~~pogo pins~~

	~~link~~ to ~~places~~ to ~~buy chips~~ - ~~digikey specificically~~, ~~mouser~~, ~~etc~~ - and the "~~quanity sort method~~" www.buyicnow.com		[https://www.google.com/search?q=panavise&biw=1366&bih=605&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAmoVChMI3MjI9sSByQIVxBoeCh0Mkw6z PanaVise] (the big brother of helping hands. stronger and better working features. look around on the web for deals)

			[http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/261929720143?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82 Circuit Board Holder] (cheap, works great. what we use at the space for many project)

			[https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10602 ESD Safe Tweezers] (curved are nice, straight are need too. really, you just need lots of different tweezers for different things. start a collection.)

			[https://www.adafruit.com/products/1598 Chip Puller] (does what it says - pulls those IC's off)

			[https://www.adafruit.com/products/1597 Solder Sucker 1] & Solder Sucker 2(to be added) (basically these are the two you see. not all are created equal even though they look the same. if ur going to do a lot, get the nice ones. if only on occasion, you can get by with a cheapy)

			Hakko FR300 Desoldering Gun (people say this is a good one. i haven't used it. shop around)

			[http://www.adafruit.com/products/1869?gclid=CPSp66jHgckCFdgLgQodfDYHIg Hot Air Reflow] (blows hot air to melt solder.)

			'''Tutorials'''

			If you put any of these tools into youtube you can find tutorials. Adafruit often has very good videos on the tools they sale as well. Sparkfun as well but less often. There's also instructables.

			'''Where to Buy Parts, Chips, IC's'''
			[http://www.digikey.com/ Digi-Key] (sort by quantity to get common part - often info overload)

			[http://www.mouser.com/Semiconductors/Integrated-Circuits-ICs/_/N-6j73k/ Mouser] (narrower than Digi-Key, but still a lot)

			[https://www.sparkfun.com/categories/90 Sparkfun] (only the stuff you need as a hobbyist. until you don't, then see above), also [https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/integrated-circuits/introduction and A Tutorial on IC's from Sparkfun].

			[http://www.adafruit.com/category/54 Adafruit] (even narrower than sparkfun, but even better tutorials, and supposed better trust/quality)

			[www.buyicnow.com buyICnow.com] (where the replacement ROMs come from)

			Ebay is also a common source for parts. Just be weary of shipping lead times, that you're getting the exact right part, and if it's an issue, that you can get it again. Don't build a product around an ebay product you may not be able to get again.

			'''Electronics Testing Jigs'''
			[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q21AfxS1LY EEVblog Video on What They Are] (there are many videos on this from that crazy aussie bastard. just search "eevblog testing jig".)
			[https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/138 How-To from Sparkfun on Making a Testing Jig]

			www.buyicnow.com

	link to places to sell hardware - tindy, dragon, kickstarter		link to places to sell hardware - tindy, dragon, kickstarter

Aaronn0130: added tutorial and links

2015-11-08T19:09:26Z

added tutorial and links

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	[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vRG3dbI5Zq1_DkAk4oN7EFUSEbz3qOe5s2OsUTSLaJQ/edit Reproduction Game Carts Specific Information/Tutorial]]		[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vRG3dbI5Zq1_DkAk4oN7EFUSEbz3qOe5s2OsUTSLaJQ/edit Reproduction Game Carts Specific Information/Tutorial]]

	PCB / Circuit Board Design CAD Tools		'''PCB / Circuit Board Design CAD Tools'''

	[[http://kicad-pcb.org/ KiCad]] (popular, free, and opensource)		[[http://kicad-pcb.org/ KiCad]] (popular, free, and opensource)

	[[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/ Eagle CAD]] (probably the most popular with hobbyist, board size limitation is a con)		[[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/ Eagle CAD]] (probably the most popular with hobbyist, board size limitation is a con)


	Small Batch PCB Ordering		'''Small Batch PCB Ordering'''

	[[http://www.itead.cc/open-pcb/pcb-prototyping.html iTead Studios]] (pros: cheap, good reputation \| cons:long lead time since it comes from china)		[[http://www.itead.cc/open-pcb/pcb-prototyping.html iTead Studios]] (pros: cheap, good reputation \| cons:long lead time since it comes from china)

	[[https://oshpark.com/ OSHpark]] (pros: reliable, high quality, faster delivery \| cons: expensiver)		[[https://oshpark.com/ OSHpark]] (pros: reliable, high quality, faster delivery \| cons: expensiver)


	~~section~~ on ~~creating~~ PCB		'''Solder Stencils'''

			[[https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/58 Sparkfun's Tutorial on Using a Solder Paste Stencil]]

			[[https://www.oshstencils.com/ OSH Stencils]] (a place to upload designs and order stencils)

			[[http://www.sunstone.com/pcb-products/pcb-solder-stencils Sunstone Stencil]] (same as above)

			[[https://learn.adafruit.com/smt-manufacturing/laser-cut-stencils Adafruit DIY Paste Stencil Tutorial]]

			[[https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/383 Sparkfun DIY Stencil]]



			'''PCB Assembly Services'''

			[[http://www.smallbatchassembly.com/faq/#What-is-this-place- Small Batch Assembly]] (has pic n' place machine - in Virginia - a makerspace supporter)

			There's one in Houston that sounded cool, but having a hard time finding again. (an)


	tools list: helping hands, panavice, board holder jig things, hacko soldering iron and link ot ada fruit how to, hacko desoldering gun, chip pullers ?		tools list: helping hands, panavice, board holder jig things, hacko soldering iron and link ot ada fruit how to, hacko desoldering gun, chip pullers ?

Aaronn0130 at 01:30, 8 November 2015

2015-11-08T01:30:17Z

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	[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vRG3dbI5Zq1_DkAk4oN7EFUSEbz3qOe5s2OsUTSLaJQ/edit Reproduction Game Carts Specific Information/Tutorial]]		[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vRG3dbI5Zq1_DkAk4oN7EFUSEbz3qOe5s2OsUTSLaJQ/edit Reproduction Game Carts Specific Information/Tutorial]]

	~~section on~~ PCB ~~design cad tools~~		PCB / Circuit Board Design CAD Tools
	~~section on~~ PCB ~~ordering~~ - ~~iteed~~, OSHpark, ~~etc (popluted vs non-populated~~)		[[http://kicad-pcb.org/ KiCad]] (popular, free, and opensource)
			[[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/ Eagle CAD]] (probably the most popular with hobbyist, board size limitation is a con)


			Small Batch PCB Ordering
			[[http://www.itead.cc/open-pcb/pcb-prototyping.html iTead Studios]] (pros: cheap, good reputation \| cons:long lead time since it comes from china)
			[[https://oshpark.com/ OSHpark]] (pros: reliable, high quality, faster delivery \| cons: expensiver)


	section on creating PCB		section on creating PCB
	tools list: helping hands, panavice, board holder jig things, hacko soldering iron and link ot ada fruit how to, hacko desoldering gun, chip pullers ?
			tools list: helping hands, panavice, board holder jig things, hacko soldering iron and link ot ada fruit how to, hacko desoldering gun, chip pullers ?

	links to youtube videos on: soldering, desoldering, drag method, hot air reflow, chip quick, jigs, pogo pins		links to youtube videos on: soldering, desoldering, drag method, hot air reflow, chip quick, jigs, pogo pins

	link to places to buy chips - digikey specificically, mouser, etc - and the "quanity sort method" www.buyicnow.com		link to places to buy chips - digikey specificically, mouser, etc - and the "quanity sort method" www.buyicnow.com

	link to places to sell hardware - tindy, dragon, kickstarter		link to places to sell hardware - tindy, dragon, kickstarter

	link to overview of small batch hardware uptick - long tail, etc		link to overview of small batch hardware uptick - long tail, etc

	link to successful products and their stories		link to successful products and their stories

Aaronn0130: starter page

2015-11-05T23:38:47Z

starter page

New page

[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vRG3dbI5Zq1_DkAk4oN7EFUSEbz3qOe5s2OsUTSLaJQ/edit Reproduction Game Carts Specific Information/Tutorial]]

section on PCB design cad tools
section on PCB ordering - iteed, OSHpark, etc (popluted vs non-populated)
section on creating PCB
tools list: helping hands, panavice, board holder jig things, hacko soldering iron and link ot ada fruit how to, hacko desoldering gun, chip pullers ?
links to youtube videos on: soldering, desoldering, drag method, hot air reflow, chip quick, jigs, pogo pins
link to places to buy chips - digikey specificically, mouser, etc - and the "quanity sort method" www.buyicnow.com
link to places to sell hardware - tindy, dragon, kickstarter
link to overview of small batch hardware uptick - long tail, etc
link to successful products and their stories