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In this tutorial you will design and build your own keyboard. You will also learn all the essentials to design and build any electronics. Enjoy!
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            Links:
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://github.com/FEDEVEL/custom-keyboard">Github (HW + 3D + SW)</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://fedevel.com/courses">FEDEVEL Online courses</a></li>
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Tutorial - Custom DIY Keyboard Design and Build | Part 2: Keyboard Schematic

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        In this tutorial you will design and build your own keyboard. You will also learn all the essentials to design and build any electronics. Enjoy!
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            Chapters:
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        <ul class="chapters-list">
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:00</span><span class="chapters-text">What is this tutorial about</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">03:34</span><span class="chapters-text">Starting a new project</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">08:42</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding RP2040</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">14:43</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 100nF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">20:12</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 2.2uF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">23:14</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 200R</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">25:43</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 27R</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">27:40</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding USB-C connector</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">31:25</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding ESD protection</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">34:03</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 1uF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">36:10</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting USB CC pins</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">36:46</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 5.1k</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">38:21</span><span class="chapters-text">Voltage regulator 5V to 3V3</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">42:27</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 47uF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">45:49</span><span class="chapters-text">Crystal ABM8-272-T3</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">47:22</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 1k</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">48:32</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 15pF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">49:48</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 1M</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">52:52</span><span class="chapters-text">Flash W25Q128JVS</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">58:20</span><span class="chapters-text">Boot Select Button</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:01:09</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 100k</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:03:10</span><span class="chapters-text">Reset Button</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:04:28</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 10k</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:08:23</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 1x3 Header</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:11:50</span><span class="chapters-text">User LED</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:15:06</span><span class="chapters-text">Power LED</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:16:38</span><span class="chapters-text">Thank you for watching</span></li>
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            Links:
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://oshwlab.com/robertferanec/custom-keyboard">Finished project (EasyEDA)</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://github.com/FEDEVEL/custom-keyboard">Github (HW + 3D + SW)</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6784228">Thingiverse (3D)</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXvLToQzgzdftro2qK5In8p6ExsDFdpzw">Link to the complete playlist</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://fedevel.com/courses">FEDEVEL Online courses</a></li>
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Tutorial - Custom DIY Keyboard Design and Build: Schematic + PCB + Case | Part 1 - RP2040

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Why is the thickness of PCB layers important? Explained.
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            Chapters:
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        <ul class="chapters-list">
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:00</span><span class="chapters-text">What is this video about</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:36</span><span class="chapters-text">What is PCB stackup</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">01:08</span><span class="chapters-text">Is stackup important?</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">01:37</span><span class="chapters-text">Layer thickness vs. crosstalk</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">03:37</span><span class="chapters-text">Layer thickness vs. track width</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">05:11</span><span class="chapters-text">Layer count and order</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">07:44</span><span class="chapters-text">Conclusion</span></li>
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            Links:
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        <ul class="links-list">
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://fedevel.com/courses">FEDEVEL Online courses</a></li>
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How to choose PCB?

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        This is my Hardware Design directory template which I found most useful.<br><br>

        <b>Here is how the Directory Tree looks</b>
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        <b>Each directory contains read_me.txt file with short description e.g:</b><br><br>

        <i>Place following files here:
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                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">Pick and Place</span></li>
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">Bill of Materials (grouped by component type)</span></li>
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">Component reference BOM (each component on one line)</span></li>
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">TOP and BOTTOM VIEW (shows board outline with TOP + BOTTOM layer)</span></li>
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">Mechanical Drawing (Board dimensions, holes position, ..)</span></li>
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">TOP and BOTTOM Assembly Drawing (Component position with Reference Designator)</span></li>
            </ul>
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        <b><span style="color:#ff0000;">UPDATED! </span></b> Download latest version from 11-JAN-2013 <a href="https://assets.fedevel.com/blog/downloads/FEDEVEL-Directory-Template-11-JAN-2013.zip" >here</a>.
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        <i>Previous (older) versions:<br>
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                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">28-NOV-2012 The Directory Template can be downloaded <a href="https://assets.fedevel.com/blog/downloads/FEDEVEL-Directory-Template-28-NOV-2012.zip" >here</a>.</span></li>
                <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text">07-MAR-2012 The Directory Template can be downloaded <a href="https://assets.fedevel.com/blog/downloads/FEDEVEL-Directory-Templates.zip" >here</a>.</span></li>
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            Links:
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        <ul class="links-list">
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://assets.fedevel.com/blog/downloads/FEDEVEL-Directory-Template-11-JAN-2013.zip" >FEDEVEL Directory Template 11-JAN-2013.zip</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://assets.fedevel.com/blog/downloads/FEDEVEL-Directory-Template-28-NOV-2012.zip" >FEDEVEL Directory Template 28-NOV-2012.zip</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://assets.fedevel.com/blog/downloads/FEDEVEL-Directory-Templates.zip" >FEDEVEL Directory Templates.zip</a></li>
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Hardware Design – Directory Template Tree

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        If you have never worked in Altium Designer and you would like to start, or you are beginner / just starting, this selection of video tutorials is right for you.<br><br>

        After you watch the attached video tutorials, you should be able to start and finish successfully your first project in Altium Designer. Tutorials explain how to create Schematic, PCB, Libraries, Footprints, generate files for PCB production and files for board assembly / manufacturing.
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        Links are ordered based on importance with the most important link on the top:
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            <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text"><b><a href="https://fedevel.com/blog/how-to-start-with-altium-designer-all-in-17-minutes-video/">Altium Designer Tutorial: How to start with Schematic & PCB</a></b></span></li>
            <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text"><b><a href="https://fedevel.com/blog/altium-designer-create-bom-library-with-live-links-to-supplier-data/">Altium Designer – Create BOM & Library from Supplier’s Data</a></b></span></li>
            <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text"><b><a href="https://fedevel.com/blog/altium-designer-tutorial-printing/">Altium Designer Tutorial – How to Print assembly drawing</a></b></span></li>
            <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text"><b><a href="https://fedevel.com/blog/altium-designer-generating-gerbers-for-pcb-manufacturer/">Altium Designer – Generating Gerbers for PCB Manufacturer</a></b><br><br>

                These other video tutorials will help you make your design more professional:
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            <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text"><b><a href="https://fedevel.com/blog/altium-designer-how-to-creat-assembly-drawing-layers/">Altium Designer – How to Create Assembly Drawing Layers</a></b></span></li>
            <li class="content-list-item"><span class="content-text"><b><a href="https://fedevel.com/blog/altium-designer-3d-model-of-your-pcb-its-reallyeasy/">Altium Designer – 3D model of your PCB – it’s really easy</a></b></span></li>
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6 Altium Tutorials for newbies


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        I spoke for EEWEB about HW design. <a href="http://www.eeweb.com/spotlight/interview-with-robert-feranec">Read the interview here</a>.
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            Links:
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="http://www.eeweb.com/spotlight/interview-with-robert-feranec">EEWEB Interview with Robert Feranec</a></li>
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