This course covers the entire production process of building a programmable gamepad for IoT workshops, including designing the PCB, selecting microcontrollers and parts, assembling components, and integrating firmware and software. The teaching method includes live demos using the gamepad. The course is intended for hobbyists interested in hardware manufacturing and those curious about the process of creating electronic devices.
From Circuit Board Design to Finished Product - The Hobbyist’s Guide to Hardware Manufacturing
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Who is Sebastian
Agenda
EuroPython
Our process
We tried
Workshop
Components
Sensors
Communication protocols
PCB design tools
Fritzing
ECEDA
ChiCAD
The workflow
The schematic
Footprints
Schematic footprints
Schematic connections
CAD viewer
PCB manufacturers
Assembly
Hand soldering
Assembling buttons
Stencils
Pick and place
Physical layout
Input devices
Schematic
Connections
DME 280
Layout
Demos
Tetrax
Weather Report
Dungeon Game
Vertical Scroller
Cost
Design fails
Throughhole circles
Design rules check
Assembly fails
Putting components in boxes
The next day
Lure issues
Display issues
Hanss experience
Injuries
Coffee breaks
Component sourcing
PCB layout
Assembly tips
Service providers
Conclusion
Taught by
NDC Conferences
