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        In this tutorial you will design and build your own keyboard. You will also learn all the essentials to design and build any electronics. Enjoy!
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            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:00</span><span class="chapters-text">What is this tutorial about</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:39</span><span class="chapters-text">Mounting holes</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">02:12</span><span class="chapters-text">USB-C connector</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">03:50</span><span class="chapters-text">Drawing board shape</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">06:27</span><span class="chapters-text">Rotary encoders</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">07:11</span><span class="chapters-text">Buttons</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">09:22</span><span class="chapters-text">Sockets</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">10:40</span><span class="chapters-text">LEDs under buttons</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">12:44</span><span class="chapters-text">Metal plate holders</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">13:49</span><span class="chapters-text">RP2040</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">14:48</span><span class="chapters-text">USER and Power LEDs</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">17:44</span><span class="chapters-text">Debug header</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">18:01</span><span class="chapters-text">Set Net and Layer colors</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">19:29</span><span class="chapters-text">Decoupling capacitors around MCU</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">24:15</span><span class="chapters-text">USB resistors</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">25:00</span><span class="chapters-text">Crystal circuit</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">27:00</span><span class="chapters-text">Series termination resistors</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">28:30</span><span class="chapters-text">Filters</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">30:40</span><span class="chapters-text">Flash</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">31:27</span><span class="chapters-text">Reset button + schematic update</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">34:06</span><span class="chapters-text">Boot button and circuit update</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">35:53</span><span class="chapters-text">Components around USB-C connector</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">38:09</span><span class="chapters-text">Power for LEDs</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">38:46</span><span class="chapters-text">Voltage regulator</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">39:52</span><span class="chapters-text">LED resistors</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">41:08</span><span class="chapters-text">Level translator</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">41:59</span><span class="chapters-text">Diodes</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">44:37</span><span class="chapters-text">Components around encoders</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">49:26</span><span class="chapters-text">Decoupling capacitors for LEDs</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">51:46</span><span class="chapters-text">Double check position of components</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">53:27</span><span class="chapters-text">Placement finished</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">54:14</span><span class="chapters-text">Thank you for watching</span></li>
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://oshwlab.com/robertferanec/custom-keyboard">Finished project (EasyEDA)</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://github.com/FEDEVEL/custom-keyboard">Github (HW + 3D + SW)</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6784228">Thingiverse (3D)</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXvLToQzgzdftro2qK5In8p6ExsDFdpzw">Link to the complete playlist</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://fedevel.com/courses">FEDEVEL Online courses</a></li>
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Tutorial - Custom DIY Keyboard Design and Build | Part 3: PCB - Component Placement

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In this tutorial you will design and build your own keyboard. You will also learn all the essentials to design and build any electronics. Enjoy!
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            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:00</span><span class="chapters-text">What is this tutorial about</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:16</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding socket for switch</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">09:23</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding switch</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">19:21</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding diode</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">20:48</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting keyboard matrix</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">35:05</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding rotary encoder</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">42:21</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting encoder</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">44:26</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 10nF capacitor</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">56:39</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding and connecting LEDs</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:03:46</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding buffer</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:08:03</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting LED power and adding 0.1R</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:10:28</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding RGB LED</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:18:53</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding mounting holes</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:24:37</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding stand off</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:36:54</span><span class="chapters-text">Annotate schematic</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:41:03</span><span class="chapters-text">Importing schematic to PCB</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:42:21</span><span class="chapters-text">Thank you for watching</span></li>
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://fedevel.com/courses">FEDEVEL Online courses</a></li>
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Tutorial - Custom DIY Keyboard Design and Build | Part 2: Keyboard Schematic

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        In this tutorial you will design and build your own keyboard. You will also learn all the essentials to design and build any electronics. Enjoy!
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            Chapters:
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        <ul class="chapters-list">
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:00</span><span class="chapters-text">What is this tutorial about</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">03:34</span><span class="chapters-text">Starting a new project</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">08:42</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding RP2040</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">14:43</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 100nF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">20:12</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 2.2uF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">23:14</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 200R</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">25:43</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 27R</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">27:40</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding USB-C connector</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">31:25</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding ESD protection</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">34:03</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 1uF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">36:10</span><span class="chapters-text">Connecting USB CC pins</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">36:46</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 5.1k</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">38:21</span><span class="chapters-text">Voltage regulator 5V to 3V3</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">42:27</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 47uF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">45:49</span><span class="chapters-text">Crystal ABM8-272-T3</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">47:22</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 1k</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">48:32</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 15pF</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">49:48</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 1M</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">52:52</span><span class="chapters-text">Flash W25Q128JVS</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">58:20</span><span class="chapters-text">Boot Select Button</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:01:09</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 100k</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:03:10</span><span class="chapters-text">Reset Button</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:04:28</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 10k</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:08:23</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 1x3 Header</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:11:50</span><span class="chapters-text">User LED</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:15:06</span><span class="chapters-text">Power LED</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">1:16:38</span><span class="chapters-text">Thank you for watching</span></li>
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://oshwlab.com/robertferanec/custom-keyboard">Finished project (EasyEDA)</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://github.com/FEDEVEL/custom-keyboard">Github (HW + 3D + SW)</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6784228">Thingiverse (3D)</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXvLToQzgzdftro2qK5In8p6ExsDFdpzw">Link to the complete playlist</a></li>
            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://fedevel.com/courses">FEDEVEL Online courses</a></li>
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Tutorial - Custom DIY Keyboard Design and Build: Schematic + PCB + Case | Part 1 - RP2040

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        Everything important you may want to know to start with KiCad.
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            <li class="chapters-list-item">
                <span class="chapters-time">00:00</span><span class="chapters-text">What is this video about</span>
            </li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item">
                <span class="chapters-time">01:38</span><span class="chapters-text">Installing & Examples</span>
            </li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item">
                <span class="chapters-time">06:47</span><span class="chapters-text">Starting a project, Creating Schematic Symbol</span>
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            <li class="chapters-list-item">
                <span class="chapters-time">13:01</span><span class="chapters-text">Creating Footprint</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">23:22</span><span class="chapters-text">Adding 3D model to footprint</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">25:12</span><span class="chapters-text">Assigning Footprint to Symbol, Updating Symbol</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">27:42</span><span class="chapters-text">Drawing Schematic</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">32:21</span><span class="chapters-text">Importing Schematic into PCB and Placement</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">33:56</span><span class="chapters-text">Doing Layout</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">40:10</span><span class="chapters-text">Rules & Settings</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">41:37</span><span class="chapters-text">3D model, Updating Footprint, Assembly layer</span>
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            <li class="chapters-list-item">
                <span class="chapters-time">44:06</span><span class="chapters-text">DRC Check</span>
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            <li class="chapters-list-item">
                <span class="chapters-time">46:27</span><span class="chapters-text">Generating outputs: Schematic PDF, Gerbers, Drill File</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">50:22</span><span class="chapters-text">Generating outputs: Assembly Drawing, Pick & Place, BOM</span>
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                <span class="chapters-time">53:32</span><span class="chapters-text">Thank you</span>
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What is KiCad about? Starting with KiCad …

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        How to gather and use real-world, open-loop step response data to estimate system parameters and transfer functions. Comparison with previously derived mathematical model, as well as model verification.<br>
System identification in Matlab using the 'PID Tuner' app, which is part of the 'Control System Toolbox'.
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            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:00</span><span class="chapters-text">Introduction</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:05</span><span class="chapters-text">Overview</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">00:45</span><span class="chapters-text">Mathematical System Model</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">01:44</span><span class="chapters-text">Complications</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">02:27</span><span class="chapters-text">Lengths and Masses</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">02:46</span><span class="chapters-text">Moment of Inertia</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">03:33</span><span class="chapters-text">Motor Conversion Gain</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">05:19</span><span class="chapters-text">Real-World Test Set-Up</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">07:25</span><span class="chapters-text">C# USB Communication GUI</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">07:59</span><span class="chapters-text">Matlab System Identification (Data Preparation)</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">09:50</span><span class="chapters-text">Matlab System Identification (Plant Identification)</span></li>
            <li class="chapters-list-item"><span class="chapters-time">13:59</span><span class="chapters-text">Model Comparison, Verification, and Parameter Estimation</span></li>
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://github.com/pms67/ControlSystemDesign-Tutorial">Github - pms67/ControlSystemDesign-Tutorial</a></li>

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System Identification with Matlab - Control System Design 3/6 - Phil's Lab #9

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        Finally I know how the picture from gerber files is generated.
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            <li class="links-list-item"><a href="https://www.ucamco.com/files/downloads/file_en/81/the-gerber-file-format-specification_en.pdf?834337316a7d266ef3ab3d03cff55fc0">The Gerber Format Specification</a></li>
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