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First, we need to make sure all the supplies are ready to give this workshop. Included in the list below are all pieces that should be included in the workshop kit and brought to this workshop. In previous years enough kits were put together in expectation tha...

This workshop is very similar to the ECAD Level 1 Workshop but relies on a different library and schematic reference to build the Stoplight PCB. This is important because students are then expected to assemble their own Stoplight PCB in the assembly workshop. ...

The final workshop of this series is the stoplight PCB assembly. This workshop takes a lot of preparation to ensure all components and assembly bags are ready to go on the day of the workshop.  Preparation  1) Assembly bags will need to be made for each stud...

While Altium designer allows you to import and export design rules (in .RUL format), KiCad uses a different approach for managing design constraints. KiCad does not currently provide a dedicated rule import/export system equivalent to that of Altium. Instead, ...

Overview PIR or Passive Infrared Sensors are commonly used in projects where students want a device capable of motion detection. These sensors detect movement by measuring changes in infrared radiation emitted by warm objects, such as people or animals, withi...

Overview Ultrasonic Sensors are a common form of proximity and distance sensors used in a wide variety of different projects. These sensors feature both an emitter (trigger) which releases an ultrasonic sound wave, and a receiver (echo) which reads the ultras...