Welcome back to the open-source laptop project!
In this update we will move one step closer to the design phase of the project. This is the first hands-on experience with one of the core components of the laptop — the display panel!
Follow along:
Want to supercharge your hardware designs with up to 240W of power? Check out our guide on integrating USB Type-C Power Delivery using PD controller ICs.
Discover the power of USB Type-C in this free e-book! Learn how to enhance your hardware designs with Power Delivery, boosting power up to 240W, and easily integrate a dedicated PD chip.
Check it out now:
Exciting news: Chapter 1 of the Pi.MX8 Project is LIVE! Follow along from the beginning as we meticulously select and test the key components we’ll utilize for this fully open-source project.
Curious? Let's go:
Discover how Altium Designer's new Constraint Manager defines clearance and creepage rules, avoiding issues like arcing and component failure.
Follow as we design a compact 65x60mm PCB, exploring tips, tricks, and a flyback topology:
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#altium
In this article, expert Philip Salmony explains how to connect DDR volatile memory to AMD/Xilinx FPGAs, a task that can seem daunting for beginners.
He goes over crucial aspects like pin placement, voltage management, and timing considerations.
Learn about light sensors while building an analog solar panel tracking system with expert Mark Harris.
This open-source project covers multi-channel design, window comparators, driving motors, and photosensors. Follow along:
.
@arduino
's team of developers uses Altium 365 to collaborate across continents to overcome miniaturization challenges in their printed circuit board design and streamlining complex processes:
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#PCBDesgin
#electronics
#Altium
At Altium, we believe that startups are the future of innovation. That's why we created Altium Launchpad -- a program designed specifically to support and empower startup entrepreneurs.
Apply now:
Calling all hardware designers!
The
@EE_Web
Design Contest is now live! Develop a project of a motor control system with the
@Arduino
Portenta H7 for a chance to win a free license of Altium Designer and more!
Click here for more information:
This video covers how to calculate impedance in
#Altium
#Designer
. This is especially important when dealing with high-speed
#designs
. You want to make sure impedance is matched to avoid any reflections and maintain good signal integrity.
Share and win! Every day during AltiumLive, post on social media using
#AltiumLive
for a chance to win a Samsung Ultrawide Curved Screen QLED Monitor.
We will have a new challenge every day. Today's challenge is: show us your favorite nostalgic electronics device.
Every day during AltiumLive, post on social media using the hashtag
#AltiumLive
for a chance to win a Samsung Ultrawide Curved Screen QLED Monitor.
We will have a new challenge every day, so don’t miss out. Today's challenge is: Share Your Home Office, Lab, or Work Bench.
We are continuing our journey through the Pi.MX8 Project. In this update we focus on schematic design and initial preparation for PCB layout. You can even follow this project on our public workspace.
Dive in and learn to prepare a project from scratch:
Students, solve a problem in your community. Make a difference and win cash, Arduino software, and hardware manufacturing for your team's electronics design project.
Registration deadline is Oct. 3rd.
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#stemeducation
#Altium
#arduino
Want to supercharge your hardware designs with up to 240W of power?
Check out our guide on integrating USB Type-C Power Delivery using PD controller ICs.
H4 Lab is a group of engineers providing hardware solutions for other engineers. They just launched their first open-source project on GitHub designed using Altium: a 6-Port EtherCAT Junction created specifically for robotic and automation applications.
Should an inverted-F antenna be created as component or copper fill regions? This article will answer all your questions on inverted-F antennas, and guide you through the design.
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In this video, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson responds to some recent questions he's received on videos relating to RF Design and Patch Antennas. He explores Inverted-F Antennas from both a routing and design perspective.
Designing CAN-Bus circuitry and not sure where to start? This guide covers everything from choosing the right IC to understanding voltage requirements for your PCB layout.
Step into the Altium Designer Simulation Tool Series, where virtual training converges with real-world expertise! This comprehensive playlist helps unravel the intricacies of Altium Designer's Simulation Tool:
The latest
#MyAltiumStory
submission is in! Watch to see how a chameleon hybrid pixel controller was designed using
#Altium
and see the board in action!
Submit your video for the
#MyAltiumStory
contest by October 5th for a chance to win!
Placing your ground plane and routing your ground connections is one of the most important design guidelines in PCBs with two or more layers. Understanding ground planes in your two-layer PCB:
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#altiumdesigner
#pcbdesigner
#pcbdesign
Artificial intelligence and robots are no longer science fiction, and
@iKnightscope
is using both to provide security guards and law enforcement officers the tools they need to make smarter, faster, and safer decisions:
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#robotics
#ai
How many sensors does it take to chase the sun? Mark Harris guides us through the process of building a solar tracker using a window comparator circuit.
Follow along with this open-source project:
PCB Manufacturing Ebook - Looking for information about PCB Manufacturing? As a PCB designer, you understand the blood, sweat, and tears that make every board and the devices they serve a reality. Read more about DFM here.
Unfortunately,
#ferrite
beads can be a bit of a mystery. In order to use them properly, you’ll need to understand their
#electromagnetic
characteristics and how they change during use.
What’s the key to designing a board that’s realistic on paper & in physical form? Let’s explore the top 5 design guidelines that you need to know to design your next manufacturable, functional and reliable PCB. Read now:
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#altium
#altiumdesigner
Altium loves partnering with innovative creators in the PCB design space. Check out this video from YouTuber Plumpot, which shows you how to take your KiCad design and convert it to Altium Designer.
Follow along:
This video covers how to easily connect a
#polygon
to a net using just two clicks. With the Properties panel open and a polygon selected, click the "Assign net" button in the Properties panel.
#pcbdesign
#Altium
Streamline the manual PCB assembly process with the
#AssemblyApp
in
#Altium365
. Watch this quick, 36-second video for an overview of how the app helps reduce the assembly time of printed circuit boards.
Learn more about the feature here:
Altium Designer was rated a leader in PCB Design Software in the G2 Summer 2021 Reports. 🎉
The best part about this award is that it is based on reviews from verified users. Thank you to our amazing customers for making this happen! ❤️👏🏽
Introducing your PCB design's best friend: Constraint Manager!
Constraint Manager ensures accurate, error-free designs with a user-friendly, tabular interface for effortless browsing, modifying, and reusing of constraint sets.
Explore more features:
How do I know what material and spacing to use? Get High Voltage PCB Design tips for Creepage and Clearance Distance here. High voltage PCBs have more rigorous design parameters than your average PCB. Read on to find out why spac…
Share and win! Post on Social Media using the hashtag
#AltiumLive
for a chance to win a Samsung Ultrawide Curved Screen QLED Monitor.
Today's challenge is: Show us your all-time favorite personal project.
Follow along with expert Mark Harris as he builds a DIY differential oscilloscope probe. You’ll see every step of the process from schematic to prototype testing, as well as Mark’s thoughts on how he could have improved the board.
Check it out:
Heat sinks will not be effective if they are not properly aligned with the air flow or the right shape. Maximize PCB cooling with best design practices for surface mount heat sinks. Read now:
#altium
#altiumdesigner
#pcbdesigner
#pcbdesign
#Ferrite
cores can be a bit tricky, which is why it’s important to first understand the theory behind them. Learn how you can reduce
#EMI
using ferrite beads.
In today’s PCB design process, you need to be able to integrate mechanical design workflows into an electrical design tool. Learn how to create 3D component bodies in a footprint library:
Altium Designer 23.5 is here!
This update introduces new time-saving features in a variety of areas; from PCB section view and route path preservation to harness design and comment enhancements.
Discover more about all of the new features in this update:
If you need a refresher on your physics fundamentals, start with Lenz Law! Although seemingly simple, Lenz Law can have a significant effect on your PCB design. Read now:
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#pcbdesigner
Are you using FR4 for your PCB substrate? If so, the thickness may be more important than you think. Learn more about potential design issues in th...
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A Wheatstone bridge is a simple circuit that allows you to measure resistance precisely by taking a voltage measurement.
In this article, we’ll take a look at Wheatstone bridges, how they work and how we can effectively use them with modern electronics:
Follow along as Mark Harris builds a multiple channel current monitor and controller. You'll be able to review his design and download the project files with the Altium 365 viewer.
🤯 Ever Wondered How Robots are Born? Join us on a journey through Ribbot's evolution from concept to a fierce fighting machine.
Get your questions ready for an interactive Q&A with the Ribbot team!