/tags/just-boards/Recent content in Just Boards on JKTDEV.CO.UKHugoen-usThu, 13 Aug 2026 23:03:50 +0100/posts/justboardspt1/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:03:50 +0100/posts/justboardspt1/<p>Today I decided to design two simple PCBs for my &lsquo;Just Boards&rsquo; range. Unlike most of my other boards, these are intended primarily for user assembly rather than PCB assembly services. They&rsquo;re deliberately simple, use common components wherever possible, and should require little more than a decent soldering iron to assemble.</p> <p>The bare PCBs can be ordered from manufacturers such as JLCPCB or PCBWay, while the components themselves are standard parts that can be sourced from Amazon or other electronics suppliers. The aim is to keep these boards inexpensive, accessible and easy to build without requiring solder paste, stencils, hot-air rework equipment or other specialist tools. In most cases, a soldering iron — and perhaps a little Blu Tack to hold components in place while the board is turned over — should be enough.</p>