Kat Scott of Open Robotics joins Chris to talk about how to create high complexity robotic creations and also how to create the lower level electronics that integrate into larger ROS systems. Kat is also a member of OSHWA, which defines and certifies Open Source Hardware.[Read more...] about CEP013 – Open Source Robotics with Kat Scott
Drill Tables and Fab Notes on a PCB Fab Drawing
In the associated video, we're adding more information to our fabrication drawing for our PCB, including a drill table and fab notes. This allows us to get a board quoted or manufactured by a wider range of PCB houses than the online options. With a fab drawing, we have a record of what we want the PCB to look like and what the critical specifications are.[Read more...] about Drill Tables and Fab Notes on a PCB Fab Drawing
Add mounting holes to a layout, but not the BOM (KiCad 5.1)
In this post, Chris shows how to add mounting holes that persist throughout your design, but don't show up in your manufacturing data (BOM).[Read more...] about Add mounting holes to a layout, but not the BOM (KiCad 5.1)
Joulescope Unboxing and Teardown
In a first for this channel, Chris does an unboxing video (and brief teardown) of the Joulescope. Matt Liberty, creator of the Joulescope, sent a replacement unit to Chris after a unit issue. This unit will be used to measure current on the ABC Board in upcoming videos. Chris hopes to measure how long the ABC board will be able to survive in the field without charging via a solar panel.[Read more...] about Joulescope Unboxing and Teardown
CEP012 – Mixed Media with Becky Stern
Becky Stern mixes electronics, crafts, and practical applications to create interesting products and projects. She talks with Chris about her library of work and how to get started pairing electronics with something other than plastic boxes.[Read more...] about CEP012 – Mixed Media with Becky Stern
CEP011 – Environmental Monitoring with Conservify
Conservify is creating the FieldKit, a new modular system for environmental monitoring for research scientists and citizen scientists. The engineering team joins Chris to talk about deploying measurement systems into harsh environments and how to make things that last.[Read more...] about CEP011 – Environmental Monitoring with Conservify