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CadSoft Updates EAGLE with Bug Fixes and New Features

Cabe Atwell

The one-man ace engineering wrecking crew - If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find me, maybe you can hire... the Cabe-team

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November 1st, 2016November 1st, 2016

Even though Autodesk acquired CadSoft EAGLE back in June of this year, the popular CAD/CAM still produces software under the original company header; they’ve recently released an update to their PCB design suite that brings several new features and does away with a few others. First, we will breakdown what each version offers at their […]

My Mission to Bring Easier PCB Fabrication to Egypt

By Moamen Ayman

Moamen Ayman

Moamen is the founder of Intelligent Minds, qualified in ARM microcontrollers by SION Semiconductor Institute in India. He is the head of the technical department at Intelligent Minds.

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September 14th, 2016September 13th, 2016

Moamen Ayman had to leave Egypt to continue his microcontroller education, but now he’s trying to make electronics and PCBs easier at home.

Pro Tip: Ecad.io Converts PCB Designs to 3D Models

By Cabe Atwell

Cabe Atwell

The one-man ace engineering wrecking crew - If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find me, maybe you can hire... the Cabe-team

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August 24th, 2016August 23rd, 2016

If you’re looking for a free and easy tool to convert ECAD to MCAD, then ecad.io is what you’re looking for.

7 Fatal Mistakes to Avoid on Your PCB Design

By John Teel

John Teel

John Teel is president of Predictable Designs a company which helps entrepreneurs bring new products to market. John was formerly a senior design engineer for Texas Instruments where he created electronic designs now used in millions of products (including some from Apple). He is also a successful entrepreneur who developed his own product, had it manufactured in Asia, and sold in over 500 retail locations in three countries. Download his free cheat sheet for developing your new electronic hardware product.

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August 15th, 2016August 18th, 2016

The devil’s in the details in creating a custom PCB design, so pay attention and don’t make these 7 fatal mistakes.

Autodesk Acquires Eagle for PCB Design

By Cabe Atwell

Cabe Atwell

The one-man ace engineering wrecking crew - If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find me, maybe you can hire... the Cabe-team

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August 5th, 2016August 5th, 2016

Autodesk expands its cadre of useful digital tools by acquiring EAGLE, a popular free to use print circuit board (PCB) site.

Why You Need a Vinyl Cutter

By Matt Griffin

Matt Griffin

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December 14th, 2015December 11th, 2015

Vinyl Cutters are for more than just paper crafts. Chances are you could use one in your makerspace.

First Look at the Prometheus Desktop PCB Mill

By Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova

Andrew Terranova is an electrical engineer, writer and author of How Things Are Made: From Automobiles to Zippers. Andrew is also an electronics and robotics enthusiast and has created and curated robotics exhibits for the Children's Museum of Somerset County, NJ and taught robotics classes for the Kaleidoscope Enrichment in Blairstown, NJ and for a public primary school. Andrew is always looking for ways to engage makers and educators.

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November 16th, 2015November 16th, 2015 3

Zippy Robotics’ Prometheus mill brings rapid PCB prototyping to engineers and electronics enthusiasts at an affordable price.