Designing two simple, self-assembly PCBs: a UPDI Friend to Tag-Connect adapter and a breakout board for UCMOD microcontroller modules.
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Expanding the Building Block Ecosystem
Sending the first UCMOD microcontroller module and the latest revision of the Isolated RS485 Building Block Board off for manufacture.
Designing a Modular ATtiny Microcontroller Board
Starting the design of a compact ATtiny1614-based microcontroller module with a standardised 20-pin connector for use across a range of carrier boards.
RS485 Non-Isolated Building Block Board
Creating a smaller non-isolated RS485 building block board based on lessons learned from the earlier RS485 and 48 V passthrough design.
Exploring a Different EDA Tool: EasyEDA
A practical look at trying EasyEDA for PCB design, weighing its smooth JLCPCB/LCSC workflow against concerns about vendor lock-in and long-term project control.
USB-C Breakout and 3.3 V Regulator Building Block Board — Part 4
Publishing the USB-C breakout and 3.3 V regulator building block board as an open hardware KiCad project under the CERN-OHL-W-2.0 licence.
Building Block Boards
Creating reusable PCB modules for common circuit functions, with a focus on faster prototyping, safer regulator designs, and more production-ready hardware.
Improving My Process
Improving my embedded development workflow by creating modular, reusable PCB building blocks in KiCad, with an eye toward open hardware prototyping boards.
Weather Station Pt 3
Sending PCB’s to be manufactured
Weather Station Pt 2
Tweaking my Weather Station Design and a First Pass at designing the PCB