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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="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">00:52</span><span class="chapters-text">Generating and checking gerber files</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">07:16</span><span class="chapters-text">Generating BOM (Bill of Material)</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">08:58</span><span class="chapters-text">Generating Pick and Place file</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">11:51</span><span class="chapters-text">Ordering PCB</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">14:12</span><span class="chapters-text">Ordering PCB Assembly</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">18:13</span><span class="chapters-text">Ordering 3D printing - EasyEDA box</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">20:05</span><span class="chapters-text">Downloading a different variant of box</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">22:20</span><span class="chapters-text">Ordering 3D printing - Knobs and Plate</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">26:12</span><span class="chapters-text">Ordering CNC - Plate</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">27:38</span><span class="chapters-text">Ordering 3D printing - Frame and Rings</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">29:54</span><span class="chapters-text">Ordering 3D printing - Top and bottom (1 color)</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">31:36</span><span class="chapters-text">Ordering multicolor 3D printing</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">34:01</span><span class="chapters-text">Paying for PCB and Assembly</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">34:40</span><span class="chapters-text">Submitting order for 3D printing and CNC</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">35:46</span><span class="chapters-text">After ordering: Check placement, Confirm 3D printing</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">39:03</span><span class="chapters-text">Ordering the missing components</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">47:05</span><span class="chapters-text">How to build the keyboard together</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">49:50</span><span class="chapters-text">Pay for 3D printing and CNC</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">50:37</span><span class="chapters-text">Save the current version of project</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">51:08</span><span class="chapters-text">Where to download everything</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">53:08</span><span class="chapters-text">Uploading firmware and configuring keyboard</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">54:27</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 | Part 7: Manufacturing

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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">00:17</span><span class="chapters-text">Creating the box</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">02:38</span><span class="chapters-text">Opening for keys</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">03:55</span><span class="chapters-text">Openings around encoder</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">05:33</span><span class="chapters-text">Openings for LEDs</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">08:30</span><span class="chapters-text">Opening for USB</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">12:10</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding pillars for screws - TOP</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">15:01</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding pillars for screws - BOTTOM</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">18:38</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding support to prevent PCB bending</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">20:03</span><span class="chapters-text">Exporting and 3D printing the case</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">23:39</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding a hole for button</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">24:53</span><span class="chapters-text">Adjusting screw pillars</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">26:06</span><span class="chapters-text">Generate 3D stl files</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">27:22</span><span class="chapters-text">Printing PCB on paper</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">29:40</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding License to schematic</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">30:17</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding links and list of items to build the keyboard</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">31:48</span><span class="chapters-text">Thank you for watching</span></li>
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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>
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Tutorial - Custom DIY Keyboard Design and Build | Part 6: Case / Box design

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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">00:19</span><span class="chapters-text">Improving +5V_USB</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">06:36</span><span class="chapters-text">GND around voltage regulator</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">09:24</span><span class="chapters-text">+3V3 around voltage regulator</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">11:47</span><span class="chapters-text">Improving +1V1</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">13:18</span><span class="chapters-text">+3V3 around MCU</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">16:20</span><span class="chapters-text">Finishing track improvements</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">19:15</span><span class="chapters-text">Placing stitching VIAs</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">27:18</span><span class="chapters-text">Checking important tracks</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">29:55</span><span class="chapters-text">Checking thermal relief </span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">31:05</span><span class="chapters-text">Enabling designators</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">33:06</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding text</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">40:41</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding logo</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">42:14</span><span class="chapters-text">Fix rest of the errors</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">43:22</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding license</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">45:45</span><span class="chapters-text">Changing tracks to 50 Ohms</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">47:47</span><span class="chapters-text">Checking all nets</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">52:43</span><span class="chapters-text">Board is finished</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">53:15</span><span class="chapters-text">Thank you for watching</span></li>
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            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>
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Tutorial - Custom DIY Keyboard Design and Build | Part 5: PCB Layout Improvement

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        <b>Update 2018-10-22</b><br>
        <i>A lot has changed after I initially created this post. Therefore I am updating this article so you have more accurate information. – Robert</i>
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        Many people ask if they should go for Altium or OrCAD. My answer is … it depends.
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        <b>1) My personal opinion</b><br>
        Personally I love Altium Designer more than OrCAD from Cadence. Altium is a complete package – you have everything in one place from schematic, libraries, pcb, output documents. It is also very intuitive and user friendly. Altium is the software what I have and use in my company (I also have OrCAD Professional, but I have not had the right project for it yet). HOWEVER, if I had a bigger team e.g. 3 and more HW engineers, I would seriously consider to go for OrCAD, see the next point.
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        <b>2) Price point of view</b><br>
        Altium Designer is getting more and more expensive (I think it is around 10 000 USD or even more, correct me if I am wrong) and OrCAD can be interesting from price point of view. Based on the information I have, OrCAD Professional starts at $2K (for a standalone license) and includes advanced features. The OrCAD Professional has everything what you need for designing any board (you can use OrCAD Professional to design complex and advanced boards).<br><br>

        So, if your budget is limited, the 2k OrCAD Professional is perfect choice. Or, if your team is bigger, OrCAD can make sense. You only buy a few expensive licenses and a lot of work can be done with cheap $443 license (I think that is current price for OrCAD Standard). Disadvantage of OrCAD is, that you may need some time to get used to it and they still need to improve some stuff. But I know they are working on it …<br><br>

        Still, if you have for example 3 engineers, that would be like 6k vs 30k for buying the software … big difference, and I would go for Cadence, even it is not as nice and easy to use as Altium (Altium has some cheaper options like CircuitStudio, but I would not go that way).
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        <b>3) Big board design & Simulations</b><br>
        If your designs are based on big boards (e.g. server boards) or if you require simulations, definitely go for Cadence. This will cost you more money, but everything works together e.g. you can add info into schematic or into PCB and this info can be transferred and used in simulation. Cadence simulations are really good, Altium is not good in simulation. Also, a lot of big boards have reference designs in Cadence, this can save you a lot of time and money.
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        <b>4) Your boards are used in mechanical complex design</b><br>
        In this case, consider Altium. I talked to some engineers who use Altium, because it helps them to work closely with mechanical guys.
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        <b>5) Learning for future</b><br>
        If you are planning to be a hardware design engineer, learn both softwares
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        <b>Conclusion</b><br>
        I am not sure if these points will help you, or they will confuse you even more.<br><br>

        PS: Non of these companies is paying me, nor Altium nor Cadence, but I do have some free licenses from them.
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Altium Designer vs. Orcad PCB Designer Professional

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        Very useful trick to delete tracks. Select a segment and press Backspace key for multiple times.
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Altium Designer – Delete tracks while using Backspace

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        This video describes how to automatically add a page number to ports. Page numbers refer to the pages where signal continues – very useful.
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