Update to the USB Micro Connector for Eagle EDA Tool
Today we have an update to our MicroUSB-RIGHT connector in the Eagle MF-Connectors Library. We changed the footprint to reduce DRC errors!
Bypass Caps: Decouple Your Way to Cleaner Power
We discuss bypass capacitors and their role in preventing noise and voltage glitches on power supply rails.
PCB Assembly Reengineered for Today’s Developers
You can finally find a PCB assembly service that has been built from the ground up to reduce costs and speed production timelines.
Introducing Parts Consignment for PCB Manufacturing
MacroFab offers parts consignment to give our customers additional ways to manage their BOM. Read more about this in our short blog.
Top 10 Advantages of On-Demand Manufacturing
On-demand manufacturing has a lot going for it. What can this technology do for your small business sourcing?
How to Design and Build a Pogo Pin Programming Fixture
Develop and build a programming fixture or jig. This is a great way to simplify testing. Our short blog offers up lots of examples.
Top 3 Reasons to Choose Integrated Fulfillment
For most Kickstarter creators and small businesses, the best option is a cloud manufacturing company that also offers integrated fulfillment.
Super Simple Power Supply “SSPS” Design (Part 2)
In the last SSPS design blog post we discussed using the OPA541 high powered opamp in the output section of the SSPS.
PCB Prototyping – The Hard Way and the Easy Way
Cloud-based manufacturing is revolutionizing PCB prototyping, making ordering your boards almost as easy as ordering a pizza.
MacroFab Supports Your Favorite EDA Tools like Altium, PADS, etc
When it comes to the EDA world, there are as many ways to get manufacturing data out as there are tools. To make matters more difficult, many tools do
Different Programming Methods for PCBAs
We cover the different ways of programming PCB assemblies during production. Learn the pros and cons of each method in this short blog.
New Bill of Materials Features – March 2016
Today, we rolled out a few new features and enhancements that you've asked us for over the past few months. With each major software update we try to
Super Simple Power Supply “SSPS” Design (Part 1)
After adding feature after feature that we would like to see in a power supply, the initial design ended up being anything from simple.
How Manufacturing APIs Enable Frictionless Fulfillment
If you want to take the friction out of getting your products to customers, look for an integrated fulfillment partner that uses manufacturing APIs.
Now 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
Fiducials 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.
Plated 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.
Smashing 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.
Introducing 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
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The DRC is Your Friend
Using a DRC (design rule check) will automatically review design decisions and flag issues. This can save time and headaches.
Partnering 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
Handling 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
Integrate 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
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