GCT USB Type-C connector

These Are a Few of My Favorite Type-Cs (USB-C 2.0 Guide)

The age of USB-C is here and your product best be with the times. USB-C is great because it is so versatile. It is designed to be present everywhere. Not all USB-C Connectors are designed equal though. There are options for Power Only, USB 2.0, USB 3.x, angled, straight, etc. It can be taunting to decide with connector is right for your device.

KiCAD Position Files

KICAD Tip: Generate a Position File

When you need a PCB assembled by a pick-and-place machine, you must generate a position file (also known as a component placement file) so the machine knows exactly where to place each component. This process in KiCAD can be a little tricky, so this guide will walk you through how to correctly generate a position…

Making a custom schematic symbol in KiCAD

KICAD Tip: Using Renumber Pads

Making a custom schematic symbol in KiCAD can be tedious, but with this simple trick, you can save a lot of time in your symbol layout.

A panel of circular printed circuit board assemblies

Much Ado About Panelization and Mounting Holes

A good trick in manufacturing to speed up assembly is to order PCBs in panels. In this example, there are 4 different PCBs set in one panel. This way the machines can build 4 boards at one time. Takes less human interaction and less errors than if the boards are assembled and processed it one…

Dreamweaver 4N Jr Kit

Dreamweaver 4N JR Kit Tutorial

Beep boop bloop beep! Who doesn’t love audio synthesizers? This month’s kit is a smaller version of our popular Dreamweaver 4N! WARNING: SOLDERING IRONS ARE HOT.  SOLDERING IRONS ARE NOT TOYS.  ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHILE USING A SOLDERING IRON. FIRST, YOU SHOULD REFRESH YOURSELF ON SOLDERING SAFETY! Click Here IC → This is an ATMEGA328P…

LED Dice Simulator Kit

LED Dice Roll Kit Tutorial

We are so excited that you have decided to join us on this journey of electrifying tech fun!  In this box you will find everything you need to make your own LED Dice Simulator!  Just like any 6-sided die in any board game you have played, this simulator has 6 possible outcomes!  This kit uses…

Arduino Theremin

Arduino Nano Theramin Kit Tutorial

More music for your ears! This soldering kit we designed to be wireless controlled by your hands! Wave your hands in front of it to create different notes. By linking an ultrasonic sensor to the Arduino Nano, we can detect the range of your hand and then translate that into notes on a scale. WARNING:…

Soldering Station and Safety Equipment

Soldering: Basic Soldering Safety

SAFETY RULES FOR SOLDERING USE CARE WHILE SOLDERING. You should know that soldering irons are HOT! That means you will get burned. It’s okay, everyone gets burned a few times when starting out, but just be careful. You may also need to use tweezers or clamps to help hold things in place while you’re working….