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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) | ||
'''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 ? | ||
Revision as of 15:09, 8 November 2015
[Reproduction Game Carts Specific Information/Tutorial]
PCB / Circuit Board Design CAD Tools
[KiCad] (popular, free, and opensource)
[Eagle CAD] (probably the most popular with hobbyist, board size limitation is a con)
Small Batch PCB Ordering
[iTead Studios] (pros: cheap, good reputation | cons:long lead time since it comes from china)
[OSHpark] (pros: reliable, high quality, faster delivery | cons: expensiver)
Solder Stencils
[Sparkfun's Tutorial on Using a Solder Paste Stencil]
[OSH Stencils] (a place to upload designs and order stencils)
[Sunstone Stencil] (same as above)
[Adafruit DIY Paste Stencil Tutorial]
PCB Assembly Services
[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 ?
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