How to Design Your First PCB: Complete Beginner’s Guide 2026
Learn how to design your first PCB from scratch: free software choices, schematic to layout workflow, design rules, DRC, Gerber export, and ordering tips.
Build a Low-Cost OpenPnP SMT Assembly Line: From Reels to Placed Boards
Key Takeaway: An OpenPnP pick-and-place line pairs open-source software with a stepper-driven XY gantry and a webcam, letting you assemble surface-mount PCBs in-house for under $1000 instead of paying per-board…