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What will happen if you don't have enough GND pins on your connector?
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.colorado.edu/faculty/bogatin/">About Eric</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://fedevel.com/courses">FEDEVEL Online courses</a></li>
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Do You Design Connector Pinout Correctly? | Eric Bogatin

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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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            <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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            <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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            <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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        What is important when designing boards and power supplies with high currents? Explained by Steve Sandler
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            <li class="chapters-list-item">
                <span class="chapters-time">00:00</span><span class="chapters-text">What is this video about</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">00:32</span><span class="chapters-text">Current state of the art</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">09:20</span><span class="chapters-text">Why inductance is the biggest challenge (1)</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">19:15</span><span class="chapters-text">Minimizing the inductance (1)</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">20:47</span><span class="chapters-text">Thinner dielectric for even lower inductance (1)</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">23:35</span><span class="chapters-text">Why inductance is the biggest challenge (2)</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">39:03</span><span class="chapters-text">Decoupling the ASIC</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">45:50</span><span class="chapters-text">Minimizing the inductance (2)</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">50:55</span><span class="chapters-text">Thinner dielectric for even lower inductance (2)</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">53:23</span><span class="chapters-text">Carrying the current (ANSWER on the question in title)</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">59:24</span><span class="chapters-text">Stability - Both input and output (control loops)</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">1:10:45</span><span class="chapters-text">Million dollar chip</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">1:17:55</span><span class="chapters-text">What VRMs can supply this kind of currents?</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">1:26:20</span><span class="chapters-text">Is GaN the answer?</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">1:31:58</span><span class="chapters-text">Testing gets really tough</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">1:37:34</span><span class="chapters-text">Thank you and contact</span>
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://fedevel.com/courses/power-integrity-and-power-supply-testing">Steve's Online Course</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.picotest.com/">Steve's company</a></li>
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Do you need thick copper layers in PCB for high currents? Are you sure? | Steve Sandler

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        How to layout and route a switching regulator (buck converter in this example) using Altium Designer. Best practices, tips, and guidelines to minimize noise, EMI, etc.
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            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:00</span><span class="chapters-text">EM Test Board</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">01:49</span><span class="chapters-text">Buck Converter Resources</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">02:23</span><span class="chapters-text">Buck Converter Topology and Loops</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">06:12</span><span class="chapters-text">General Layout and Routing Rules</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">08:48</span><span class="chapters-text">Schematic</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">09:57</span><span class="chapters-text">Layout</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">17:32</span><span class="chapters-text">Routing</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">24:34</span><span class="chapters-text">Outro</span></li>
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq-0ZpcGm8E&ab_channel=OptimumDesignAssociates">Switching power supply PCB layout seminar</a></li>


            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://fedevel.com/courses/mixed-signal-hardware-design-with-kicad">Mixed-signal Hardware Design course</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://fedevel.com/courses">FEDEVEL courses</a></li>
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Switching Regulator PCB Design - Phil's Lab #60

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        How to decide on BGA pad size and if SMD (solder mask defined) or NSMD (non-solder mask defined) pad should be used. I asked Tom Hausherr
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://youtu.be/cMxXea16Hxc">Full interview with Tom</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hausherr-cid-cit-46130a2/">Tom Hausherr LinkedIn</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.pcblibraries.com/">Tom's company website</a></li>
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