PCB Assembly Bootcamp

[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]

[Sparkfun DIY Stencil]

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