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Watch close details of building a keyboard - from soldering to programming. Enjoy!
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I built a real electronic product from home… and recorded everything

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        I built a circuit designed by AI.
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            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:39</span><span class="chapters-text">Building the circuit</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">03:47</span><span class="chapters-text">Installing CircuitPython</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">05:53</span><span class="chapters-text">Running and fixing the code</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">08:33</span><span class="chapters-text">Results</span></li>
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I asked AI to design an electronic circuit and write software for it. Here is what happened ...

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For everyone who would like to learn how to start with RP2040 / RP2350 programming. Thank you very much Scott Shawcroft
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            <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">01:52</span><span class="chapters-text">Flashing CircuitPython on Raspberry PI PICO</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">05:48</span><span class="chapters-text">How to run your code</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">10:29</span><span class="chapters-text">Blinky example</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">16:28</span><span class="chapters-text">Addressable RGB LED example - NeoPixel</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">30:13</span><span class="chapters-text">Input example - Push button</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">37:10</span><span class="chapters-text">About serial port</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">42:12</span><span class="chapters-text">Making an USB keyboard - example</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">53:19</span><span class="chapters-text">I2C example</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:06:59</span><span class="chapters-text">WiFi Example</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:15:45</span><span class="chapters-text">Webserver and controlling LED over WiFi example</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:22:04</span><span class="chapters-text">About Scott</span></li>
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Starting with RP2040 / RP2350 PICO - Programming Tutorial for Beginners | StepByStep | CircuitPython

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What to consider when designing boards with analog, digital and op amps. 
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            <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">00:28</span><span class="chapters-text">Floor plan - component placement</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">04:55</span><span class="chapters-text">Return current</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">06:24</span><span class="chapters-text">Crosstalk vs. height</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">07:18</span><span class="chapters-text">Crosstalk vs length, spacing and thickness</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">10:41</span><span class="chapters-text">Split planes, analog and digital grounds</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">14:29</span><span class="chapters-text">Slot / split in reference plane</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">18:22</span><span class="chapters-text">OP amp layout example</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">20:25</span><span class="chapters-text">Decoupling</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">26:48</span><span class="chapters-text">Electrical overstress</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">30:10</span><span class="chapters-text">TVS diode protection</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">37:25</span><span class="chapters-text">Component specification</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">42:06</span><span class="chapters-text">Common mode noise rejection</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">46:34</span><span class="chapters-text">Power supply noise rejection</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">49:30</span><span class="chapters-text">Simulations</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:02:36</span><span class="chapters-text">Measurements - don't rely upon them</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:05:51</span><span class="chapters-text">Measure with oscilloscope</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:08:09</span><span class="chapters-text">Clean your boards</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:09:21</span><span class="chapters-text">If it works, maybe fix it</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:12:48</span><span class="chapters-text">Use evaluation modules</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:17:45</span><span class="chapters-text">Real example: Common mode noise rejection</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:20:58</span><span class="chapters-text">Real example: Power supply noise rejection</span></li>
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10 Tips for Analog & Mixed & OP Amp Designs

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An interesting way to design boards - writing code. 
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            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">02:06</span><span class="chapters-text">Why to design boards through code</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">07:01</span><span class="chapters-text">DDR example</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">11:53</span><span class="chapters-text">Starting a new project</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">28:48</span><span class="chapters-text">Import to Altium</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">30:46</span><span class="chapters-text">About JITX</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">33:36</span><span class="chapters-text">Benefits of designing boards by writing code</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">37:36</span><span class="chapters-text">Designing a voltage regulator</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">48:57</span><span class="chapters-text">Check report </span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">52:44</span><span class="chapters-text">Libraries</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">58:10</span><span class="chapters-text">How does it work</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:07:53</span><span class="chapters-text">Routing</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:11:09</span><span class="chapters-text">Placement</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:14:26</span><span class="chapters-text">Length matching</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:19:36</span><span class="chapters-text">Keyboard example</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:29:43</span><span class="chapters-text">Back to the DDR example</span></li>
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://github.com/JITx-Inc/jitx-cookbook">Code from the examples</a></li>
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Is This The Future of Drawing Schematic And Doing PCB Layout?

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        Basics, tips and tricks for working with silkscreen and solder mask in PCB designs.
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            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">04:35</span><span class="chapters-text">Silkscreen</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">08:39</span><span class="chapters-text">Silkscreen Sizing</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">11:02</span><span class="chapters-text">Silkscreen Placement & Clearance</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">14:17</span><span class="chapters-text">Silkscreen Date Code</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">15:04</span><span class="chapters-text">Silkscreen Tip for Dense Designs</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">15:40</span><span class="chapters-text">Solder Mask</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">18:54</span><span class="chapters-text">Solder Mask Expansion</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">20:13</span><span class="chapters-text">Solder Mask Colour Considerations</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">21:16</span><span class="chapters-text">Solder Mask Slivers (Bridges)</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">25:05</span><span class="chapters-text">Tented Vias</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">26:15</span><span class="chapters-text">(Non) Solder Mask Defined Pads</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">27:55</span><span class="chapters-text">Outro</span></li>
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://youtu.be/WPT96w3eLAM?si=tR8PA-gmqp1npOw1">PCB Vias 101 - Phil´s Lab #77</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://youtu.be/xEVntmYLARw?si=kIfwqOOXGenBBi-Q">PCB Traces 101 - Phil´s Lab #112</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.pcbway.com/pcb_prototype/PCB_Silkscreen.html">Silkscreen - PCB Way</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://resources.altium.com/p/your-guide-pcb-silkscreen">PCB Silkscreen Guidelines</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.pcbway.com/pcb_prototype/PCB_Solder_mask.html">Solder Mask - PCB Way</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.pcbway.com/blog/Engineering_Technical/Solder_stop_mask.html">Solder-stop mask - PCB Way</a></li>
            
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://fedevel.com/courses/mixed-signal-hardware-design-with-kicad">Mixed-signal Hardware Design course</a></li>
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