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    <div class="jetpack-video-wrapper"><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d8C-tk0B4Qg" class="youtube-player" width="740" height="416.418" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></span>
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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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            Links:
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        <ul class="links-list">
            <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>
        </ul>
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Tutorial - Custom DIY Keyboard Design and Build | Part 5: PCB Layout Improvement

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    <div class="jetpack-video-wrapper"><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/owdtLw_EZdU" class="youtube-player" width="740" height="416.418" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></span>
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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">00:20</span><span class="chapters-text">Setting up VIA rules</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">02:12</span><span class="chapters-text">Track and clearance rules </span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">06:23</span><span class="chapters-text">Changing stackup to 4 layers</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">07:13</span><span class="chapters-text">Fanout of the bottom MCU pins</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">13:35</span><span class="chapters-text">Routing modes</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">14:09</span><span class="chapters-text">Fanout of the left MCU pins</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">21:37</span><span class="chapters-text">Fanout of the top MCU pins</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">29:37</span><span class="chapters-text">Fanout of the right MCU pins</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">35:28</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting FLASH</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">40:30</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting BOOT button</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">41:48</span><span class="chapters-text">Finishing the area around MCU</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">44:32</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting columns</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">51:48</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting rows</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:01:24</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting encoders</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:12:18</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting User LEDs</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:21:56</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting USB</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:24:07</span><span class="chapters-text">Creating differential pair rules</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:31:04</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting key LEDs</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:37:17</span><span class="chapters-text">Updating and connecting buffer</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:45:41</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting debug header</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:48:05</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting rest of the signal pins</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:49:35</span><span class="chapters-text">Finishing USB</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:52:51</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting power for key LEDs</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:57:27</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting 3V3</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">2:03:21</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting 5V_USB</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">2:05:57</span><span class="chapters-text">Run DRC and connect rest of the nets</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">2:11:44</span><span class="chapters-text">Thank you for watching</span></li>
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    <div class="blog-content-links">
        <div>
            Links:
        </div>
        <ul class="links-list">
            <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>
        </ul>
    </div>  
</div>

Tutorial - Custom DIY Keyboard Design and Build | Part 4: PCB Layout

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    <div class="jetpack-video-wrapper"><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nMwamrZE_rc" class="youtube-player" width="740" height="416.418" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></span>
    </div>
    <div class="blog-content">
        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!
    </div>

    <div class="blog-content-chapters">
        <div>
            Chapters:
        </div>
        <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">00:39</span><span class="chapters-text">Mounting holes</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">02:12</span><span class="chapters-text">USB-C connector</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">03:50</span><span class="chapters-text">Drawing board shape</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">06:27</span><span class="chapters-text">Rotary encoders</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">07:11</span><span class="chapters-text">Buttons</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">09:22</span><span class="chapters-text">Sockets</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">10:40</span><span class="chapters-text">LEDs under buttons</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">12:44</span><span class="chapters-text">Metal plate holders</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">13:49</span><span class="chapters-text">RP2040</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">14:48</span><span class="chapters-text">USER and Power LEDs</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">17:44</span><span class="chapters-text">Debug header</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">18:01</span><span class="chapters-text">Set Net and Layer colors</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">19:29</span><span class="chapters-text">Decoupling capacitors around MCU</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">24:15</span><span class="chapters-text">USB resistors</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">25:00</span><span class="chapters-text">Crystal circuit</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">27:00</span><span class="chapters-text">Series termination resistors</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">28:30</span><span class="chapters-text">Filters</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">30:40</span><span class="chapters-text">Flash</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">31:27</span><span class="chapters-text">Reset button + schematic update</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">34:06</span><span class="chapters-text">Boot button and circuit update</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">35:53</span><span class="chapters-text">Components around USB-C connector</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">38:09</span><span class="chapters-text">Power for LEDs</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">38:46</span><span class="chapters-text">Voltage regulator</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">39:52</span><span class="chapters-text">LED resistors</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">41:08</span><span class="chapters-text">Level translator</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">41:59</span><span class="chapters-text">Diodes</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">44:37</span><span class="chapters-text">Components around encoders</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">49:26</span><span class="chapters-text">Decoupling capacitors for LEDs</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">51:46</span><span class="chapters-text">Double check position of components</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">53:27</span><span class="chapters-text">Placement finished</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">54:14</span><span class="chapters-text">Thank you for watching</span></li>
    </div>
    
    <div class="blog-content-links">
        <div>
            Links:
        </div>
        <ul class="links-list">
            <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>
        </ul>
    </div>  
</div>

Tutorial - Custom DIY Keyboard Design and Build | Part 3: PCB - Component Placement

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    <div class="jetpack-video-wrapper"><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lb3sEcolkOA" class="youtube-player" width="740" height="416.418" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></span>
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        This video explains how to setup differential pairs in the Old and in the New Altium Designer.
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Altium – Differential Pairs (The New & Old Way)

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        This video explains how to redefine board shape / outline in the old and also in the new Altium.
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Altium – How to Define Board Shape (The New & Old Way)

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    <div class="jetpack-video-wrapper"><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fhiamy6MA8k" class="youtube-player" width="740" height="416.418" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></span>
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        This video explains difference and also the way how to setup stackup in the Old Altium Stack Manager and the new one.
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