USB UART Interface on the Cheap
With USB interfaces on microcontroller devices a USB connection always adds significant cost to the design.
View ArticleFT_Prog and Programming the FT230X
I mentioned FT-Prog in my last blog post. FT-Prog is a utility to program the EEPROM on FTDI devices.
View ArticleA Holistic Approach to Electronics Manufacturing Services
One of the primary reasons why we started MacroFab was that we found that electronics manufacturing partners who were both interested in, and capable of,
View ArticleMaking Services for Maker Communities
We are on the cusp of a new world of electronics development, where no longer are large markets and huge financial investments prerequisites to ideas
View ArticleDIP Sockets and a More Manageable Manufacturing Process
Use this handy workaround to ensure DIP sockets and other through-hole parts have all the necessary information for placement and BOM.
View ArticleControlling USB Bus Voltage with the FT230X
The FT230X supports controlling a P-Channel mosfet for high side power control.
View ArticleReal-Time Manufacturing Updates in Your Inbox
Wouldn’t it be great if you knew what was happening with your order the second it happened?
View ArticleNew House Parts up Component Availability 04/2015
MacroFab announces our new house parts list. These parts can reduce your design cost and ensure component availability for manufacture.
View ArticleWelcome Crowd Supply
Creating, running, and fulfilling a successful crowdfunding campaign has proven to be a challenge for both novice entrepreneurs and established compan
View ArticleOptimizing Component Selection in PCBA Manufacturing
Making the correct component decisions for your PCBA product can be challenging.
View ArticleIntegrate Manufacturing, Inventory, and Fulfillment
Getting your product manufactured is the first step in creating happy customers, but what to do now that you've got hundreds, or even thousands of pro
View ArticleHandling Silkscreen Over Component Pads
Silkscreen over component pads can lead to solder flow issues and result in a bad joint. Find out how to avoid this issue
View ArticlePartnering With Techstars
When we started MacroFab in 2013, we knew that electronics manufacturing was a challenge for many new hardware start-ups: Parker and I were coming fro
View ArticleThe DRC is Your Friend
Using a DRC (design rule check) will automatically review design decisions and flag issues. This can save time and headaches.
View ArticleIntroducing Version 2 of the MacroFab Cloud API
In November, we released our integrated inventory and fulfillment features, bringing the promise of easy, single-vendor, delivery from prototype to cu
View ArticleSmashing Text in Eagle’s Symbol Editor
By default Eagle does not allow you to change the font on symbols for parts. Here's a quick ULP script that copies the pin names on the symbol.
View ArticlePlated Slots: Stop Fitting Square Pegs in Round Holes
Plated slots are non-circular in shape and can accept pins with less open space to solder. Find out when you should use them over plated through-holes.
View ArticleFiducials are Fun!
Fiducials, also known as fids or fiducial marks, let pick and place machines know the orientation of your circuit board. Read why this is important now.
View ArticleNow With Multi-Layer and PCB Customization!
We're pleased to announce our next big feature release: support for multi-layer boards and customized PCB options. With this software update, you now
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