Questions tagged [prototyping]
The process of making the first working sample of a circuit, that may be on a temporary base like a breadboard
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Perfboard short circuit debugging
I've got a perfboard circuit I put together that's drawing 1.7A when just the 5V and GND pins are connected. As you might have guessed, this is not ideal given the existing components.
The A4988 motor ...
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Finding it hard to track connections when they are under the protoboard/perfboard
What I really like about creating the connections underneath the protoboard/perfboard is that you can create really compact circuits. Also, since there's no insulation, it's easier to make multiple ...
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Single-core-wires: should sharp turns be avoided?
When making connections with single-core wires, should sharp turns like this be avoided, opting for a rounder turn? Or it doesn't matter?
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How to learn/experiment with AC voltages safely in a breadboard-like environment?
I'm trying to build a project where I will use a microcontroller to control a heating element. From what I’ve read, it seems a TRIAC and Optotriac will be best suited for this purpose.
While I'm ...
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TRIAC and zero cross detection
I am working on an IoT project to control the speed of my ceiling fan through my mobile.
The problem is that the TRIAC and the fan speed circuit just won't work when it is on a PCB. I know it sounds ...
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USB (low speed) on stripboard: can it work?
I recently designed a PCB, with a connector for an extension module for "future uses" (with various signals: GPIOs, I2C, SPI, USB2.0, USB3.1, PCIe Gen4).
The connectors are fine pitched (and ...
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PCB Mount Switch to Breadboard Adapter
I'm currently working on implementing this switch in my project (PCB Mounted).
I'd like to move to the part of my project where I can implement a looks-like, works-like prototype, but I'm currently ...
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How can I specify transformer Part number in BOM for manufacturing?
I am new to the AC-DC converters design and I would like to know what is required to describe a transformer to the prototyping company so that they can either procure an existing one, or have enough ...
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Routing on stripboard/prototyping PCB
I'm regularly tasked with doing "quick and dirty" prototypes on stripboard and other prototyping PCBs (holes only, patterns like the solder-less breadboards, etc.).
Those are usually very ...
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How to solder over solder mask
I'm new to prototyping with perf board (Proto board) and was wondering if I could solder over the solder mask to another hole instead of using wires to provide something for the solder to stick to.
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Inter-board connect using DIN41612
I am using a Double Eurocard PCB prototyping board from Multicomp pro, (See https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/3216080.pdf) to build a pet project - it's wire-wrapped. I would like to be able to ...
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Looking for a way to connect a ribbon cable to a breadboard
I am currently looking to buy a 16-pin TE Micro-MaTch male cable and convert it to something I can plug into my breadboard (similar to a .1" pitch connector)
Someone mentioned using a breakout ...
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Designing a device to manipulate an analog audio signal
I'm a software engineer but have very little experience in EE. I'm looking to design a device that takes as input an analog audio signal and adds a chime if certain keywords are detected in the audio ...
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How to name and find this breadboard jumper connector (commonly named Dupont cable) but with a removable pin?
I was sifting through some stuff I got from a friend whose uncle was a professor of electrical engineering and found a few of these 2.54 mm pitch prototyping cables (commonly known as 'Dupont' cables) ...
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How can I create a mist maker with a 9 V DC power supply?
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Note: I am a beginner with electronics so please provide detailed explanations and add descriptions that are more beginner friendly. I really do want to learn how this all works.
I am trying ...
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