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In this tutorial you will design and build your own keyboard. You will also learn all the essentials to design and build any electronics. Enjoy!
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://github.com/FEDEVEL/custom-keyboard">Github (HW + 3D + SW)</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://fedevel.com/courses">FEDEVEL Online courses</a></li>
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Tutorial - Custom DIY Keyboard Design and Build | Part 2: Keyboard Schematic

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        In this tutorial you will design and build your own keyboard. You will also learn all the essentials to design and build any electronics. Enjoy!
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            Chapters:
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        <ul class="chapters-list">
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:00</span><span class="chapters-text">What is this tutorial about</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">03:34</span><span class="chapters-text">Starting a new project</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">08:42</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding RP2040</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">14:43</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 100nF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">20:12</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 2.2uF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">23:14</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 200R</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">25:43</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 27R</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">27:40</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding USB-C connector</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">31:25</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding ESD protection</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">34:03</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 1uF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">36:10</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting USB CC pins</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">36:46</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 5.1k</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">38:21</span><span class="chapters-text">Voltage regulator 5V to 3V3</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">42:27</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 47uF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">45:49</span><span class="chapters-text">Crystal ABM8-272-T3</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">47:22</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 1k</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">48:32</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 15pF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">49:48</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 1M</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">52:52</span><span class="chapters-text">Flash W25Q128JVS</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">58:20</span><span class="chapters-text">Boot Select Button</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:01:09</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 100k</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:03:10</span><span class="chapters-text">Reset Button</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:04:28</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 10k</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:08:23</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 1x3 Header</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:11:50</span><span class="chapters-text">User LED</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:15:06</span><span class="chapters-text">Power LED</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:16:38</span><span class="chapters-text">Thank you for watching</span></li>
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            Links:
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://oshwlab.com/robertferanec/custom-keyboard">Finished project (EasyEDA)</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://github.com/FEDEVEL/custom-keyboard">Github (HW + 3D + SW)</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6784228">Thingiverse (3D)</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXvLToQzgzdftro2qK5In8p6ExsDFdpzw">Link to the complete playlist</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://fedevel.com/courses">FEDEVEL Online courses</a></li>
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Tutorial - Custom DIY Keyboard Design and Build: Schematic + PCB + Case | Part 1 - RP2040

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Why is the thickness of PCB layers important? Explained.
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        <ul class="chapters-list">
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:00</span><span class="chapters-text">What is this video about</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:36</span><span class="chapters-text">What is PCB stackup</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">01:08</span><span class="chapters-text">Is stackup important?</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">01:37</span><span class="chapters-text">Layer thickness vs. crosstalk</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">03:37</span><span class="chapters-text">Layer thickness vs. track width</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">05:11</span><span class="chapters-text">Layer count and order</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">07:44</span><span class="chapters-text">Conclusion</span></li>
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            Links:
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://fedevel.com/courses">FEDEVEL Online courses</a></li>
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How to choose PCB?

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        Here are some  screenshots from testing of Satellite Vault.<br><br>

        I created a component lifecycle: <i>New, Checked, Used</i>:
            <ol class="content-list">
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">When I create a component, it is marked as <i>New</i></span></li>
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">After I finish schematic I go through checking procedure which includes component checking. I compare pin names/numbers/footprint with datasheet. Once I am sure the component is correct I mark it as <i>Checked</i>.</span></li>
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">When a board is build and I am sure the component is 100% correct, I mark it as <i>Used</i>.</span></li>
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        When I double click on a component in library, I can immediately see what is status of the component. This way I know which components I have to check, also useful when more people are using one common library. I will continue testing this feature to see the real usability.
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        <img src="https://assets.fedevel.com/blog/2019/10/65c84-component-versioning-01.jpg" alt="component versioning 01" />
        <img src="https://assets.fedevel.com/blog/2019/10/cc8da-component-versioning-02.jpg" alt="component versioning 02" />
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Altium Designer – Testing Satellite Vault (Screenshots)

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        This is my Hardware Design directory template which I found most useful.<br><br>

        <b>Here is how the Directory Tree looks</b>
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        <b>Each directory contains read_me.txt file with short description e.g:</b><br><br>

        <i>Place following files here:
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                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">Pick and Place</span></li>
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">Bill of Materials (grouped by component type)</span></li>
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">Component reference BOM (each component on one line)</span></li>
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">TOP and BOTTOM VIEW (shows board outline with TOP + BOTTOM layer)</span></li>
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">Mechanical Drawing (Board dimensions, holes position, ..)</span></li>
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">TOP and BOTTOM Assembly Drawing (Component position with Reference Designator)</span></li>
            </ul>
        </i><br>

        <b><span style="color:#ff0000;">UPDATED! </span></b> Download latest version from 11-JAN-2013 <a href="https://assets.fedevel.com/blog/downloads/FEDEVEL-Directory-Template-11-JAN-2013.zip" >here</a>.
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        <i>Previous (older) versions:<br>
            <ul class="content-list">
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">28-NOV-2012 The Directory Template can be downloaded <a href="https://assets.fedevel.com/blog/downloads/FEDEVEL-Directory-Template-28-NOV-2012.zip" >here</a>.</span></li>
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">07-MAR-2012 The Directory Template can be downloaded <a href="https://assets.fedevel.com/blog/downloads/FEDEVEL-Directory-Templates.zip" >here</a>.</span></li>
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://assets.fedevel.com/blog/downloads/FEDEVEL-Directory-Template-11-JAN-2013.zip" >FEDEVEL Directory Template 11-JAN-2013.zip</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://assets.fedevel.com/blog/downloads/FEDEVEL-Directory-Template-28-NOV-2012.zip" >FEDEVEL Directory Template 28-NOV-2012.zip</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://assets.fedevel.com/blog/downloads/FEDEVEL-Directory-Templates.zip" >FEDEVEL Directory Templates.zip</a></li>
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Hardware Design – Directory Template Tree

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        I read everywhere about Altium Vault, but I had no idea what is it all about. I decided to test it and make a short video about it. Here it is …
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