My pcb has a digital twin In my latest hardware experiment, I dove into testing the LSM6DS3 accelerometer and gyroscope on a custom board. While accelerometer mode adeptly handles pitch and roll detection, the gyroscope mode offers smooth rotational insights, despite its tendency for drift. Fusion mode shines by blending both datasets for a more reliable output, though the potential addition of a magnetometer beckons for even greater accuracy. Plus, I've integrated a playful web app that animates your 3D PCB models in real-time! Dive into the open-source firmware on GitHub—it's a breeze to set up with BLE connectivity and streams detailed sensor data. Try it... 12 August 2025
Easy kicad symbol footprint and 3d After many months of using EasyEDA for PCB design due to its tight integration with LCSC's parts catalog, I switched to KiCad for one critical feature: 3D model exports for designing enclosures. Despite KiCad's vast library, sourcing symbols, footprints, and 3D models for less common parts was no picnic. Luckily, the 'easyeda2kicad' Python package became a game-changer, converting EasyEDA models from LCSC into KiCad-compatible formats. It's a neat workaround, though one must stay vigilant to verify footprints against component datasheets to avoid manufacturing mishaps. Blend freeware magic with a dash of tinkering in CAD software, and voilà - your custom... 03 February 2024