Electronic Production

In this section, I will show how printed circuit boards (PCBs) can be prototyped at the fablab. PCBs can be made by first milling the copper traces, then soldering the components on the board.
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Skeatz Mods

Skeatz Mods was created by Mr Steven Chew to facilitate the generation of 2D CNC Milling
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Overview

All the various settings and toggles to fine-tune the g-code
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FTDI Traces

My FTDI PCB board design provided by Mr Steven Chew
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FTDI Settings

FDTI G-code settings
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FDTI Toolpath

The FDTI toolpath generated
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FDTI Outline

To remove the FDTI board from the copper
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FDTI Outline Settings

FDTI outline G-code settings
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UPDI Settings

UPDI G-code settings
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UPDI Outline Settings

UPDI Outline G-code settings
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Stepcraft 420

The desktop CNC machine used for PCB milling
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Drill bits

0.8mm flat endmill & 0.1mm 10deg engraving bit
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Copper Board

A thin layer of conductive copper
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CNC Software

The controller for the Stepcraft 420 CNC
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Milling of FDTI PCB

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Milling of UPDI PCB

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Completed UPDI PCB

crisp, sharp edges along the traces
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Soldering Preperation

Soldering Iron, flux and various components
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Soldered, Assembled FDTI Board

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Soldered, Assembled UPDI Board

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Programming Cable

A ribbon cable and two insulation displacing connectors (IDC) connectors are needed.
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Crimping

The ribbon cable is inserted into the IDC connector.
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Completed Cable

The connectors are attached at both ends.

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