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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/bpns0GSR_zI" 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">00:52</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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        <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 7: Manufacturing

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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/4v2gWze6xi4" 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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    <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">00:17</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:
        </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 6: Case / Box design

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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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    <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!
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        <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">00:19</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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    <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 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/76g8YX88FMQ" class="youtube-player" width="740" height="416.418" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></span>
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        Why? It helps you to find possible problems before mass production.
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            Chapters:
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            <li class="chapters-list-item">
                <span class="chapters-time">00:00</span><span class="chapters-text">What is environmental chamber</span>
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            <li class="chapters-list-item">
                <span class="chapters-time">00:37</span><span class="chapters-text">Why test in enviromental chamber</span>
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            <li class="chapters-list-item">
                <span class="chapters-time">04:00</span><span class="chapters-text">Temperature</span>
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TIP #032: Always do testing in environmental chamber

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        Why? In some cases you may want to use exactly the same components because of software / hardware compatibility. It may also help to prevent possible problems (there may be a reason why they chose particular chips).
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TIP #034: Have a look at what your competition is using

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        Why? It melts at lower temperature and behaves better than un-leaded tin.
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