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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://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) | |||
[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.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] | |||
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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) | |||
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]. | |||
[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 | |||
[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 | ||
Revision as of 15:50, 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 for Soldering and Assembly Hakko FX-888D Soldering Iron ~$95 (the defacto maker's choice slightly-higher-priced iron and here's a how-to guide.
Helping Hands (can be "helpful", but not good for many jobs. they're just not strong enough
PanaVise (the big brother of helping hands. stronger and better working features. look around on the web for deals)
Circuit Board Holder (cheap, works great. what we use at the space for many project)
ESD Safe Tweezers (curved are nice, straight are need too. really, you just need lots of different tweezers for different things. start a collection.)
Chip Puller (does what it says - pulls those IC's off)
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)
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 Digi-Key (sort by quantity to get common part - often info overload)
Mouser (narrower than Digi-Key, but still a lot)
Sparkfun (only the stuff you need as a hobbyist. until you don't, then see above), also and A Tutorial on IC's from Sparkfun.
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 EEVblog Video on What They Are (there are many videos on this from that crazy aussie bastard. just search "eevblog testing jig".) How-To from Sparkfun on Making a Testing Jig
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