Contextual Electronics

A sampling of the projects our members complete in order to learn more about electronics in a hands-on way. Click into each project to see the course outline and some sample content.

Start Here!This course will help you get the most out of Contextual Electronics.

Shine On You Crazy KiCadMake a custom but very simple piece of electronics for the Raspberry Pi platform.

Getting To Blinky 5.0A short video series introducing the key concepts of using the open source ecad software KiCad.

The CE HeaderThe “CE Header” is a generic header that makes any development board or breakout board into an instantly “connected” device.

Current Sink Or SwimThe current sink or swim is a self-powered current sink for testing devices like batteries, power supplies and more.

Power SwapThe Power Swap module is a range of videos about creating DC/DC converters.

Advanced BLE-CELL (ABC)This course shows how to design and advanced PCB using a cellular module and a bluetooth chip, as well as all of the supporting components.

A sampling of the skills our members learn and use on a daily basis. These shorter video courses will enable users to become better electronics designers. Click into each skill to see the course outline and some sample content.

SolderingLearn all about how to solder boards and rework boards using standard bench equipment.

Test EquipmentLearn how to use test equipment which will be utilized throughout the CE course projects.

SimulationLearn how to use traditional SPICE techniques to run through multiple situations on your designs.

Board AssemblyThere’s more to assembling boards than soldering. Learn some techniques for creating assembled PCBs.

Revision ControlLearn how to use revision control techniques for software and hardware projects.