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Select the Solid or Component with the 'Move' tool. start to drag with the CTRL Key pressed.
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If you are drawing the shape and adding the pads as separate items (as opposed to making them a library component), then you can get rid of one of the two DRC errors by selecting the shape, right-clicking,... -
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For the first two items, I'd suggest you post these in the DS PCB New Feature Request section of the DesignSpark forums:
https://designspark.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/community/topics/200624585-DesignSpark-PCB-New-Feature-Request
1 day ago
Yes, your actual gaps are smaller than the minimum in the rules so yes you do have to set the Design Technology "Spacings" rules to a smaller number.
The images are wrong because of your...
2 days ago
Instead of the 15-overall page limit per project, there will now be a maximum of 3 Electrical schematic pages allowed per project (does not apply to cover pages or reports).
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February 14, 2020 10:57
In DesignSpark PCB, How Do I…?
Did you know that you can find a whole lot of help in your DesignSpark Support Centre? Need to know the latest status of DesignSpark PCB? Want to know how to produce Gerber files or remove air wires?
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February 14, 2020 10:06
Open University students look to compete in the Spaceport America Cup 2020
Learn about the Open University Student Rocket Team's plans for their entry into the Spaceport America Cup 2020 and the importance of the competition to the team's members. Can you help the team to reach their goal?
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February 14, 2020 08:56
EMI Debugging with an Oscilloscope
Uncovering an EMI problem early on is less costly and easier to fix. Since oscilloscopes are typically the main instrument used during hardware development and system testing, they are a valuable tool for EMI related tests in R&D.
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February 12, 2020 13:10
Building a Spresense Powered Smart Security Device Part 5: Putting It All Together
This series of posts demonstrates how the advanced capabilities of the Sony Spresense can be put to use in creating a low power security device for asset monitoring and tracking.
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February 11, 2020 15:36
Want to be a DesignSpark BETA Tester?
We're dedicated to making your experience of the DesignSpark platform as great as possible, and to do that we need your help. We're putting together a team of user testers who we can share early concepts and prototypes with...
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February 11, 2020 09:42
ABB Low Voltage Motors - we're ready for EU MEPS. Are you?
Energy efficiency requirements continue to change under the MEPS programme. ABB Motors and products range not only comply with the upcoming regulations but often exceed them.
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February 10, 2020 11:08
3D printing materials: What should you be using
Ultimaker 3D printers target three material ranges, commodity, engineering, and high-performance. Learn more about material importance in FFF technology.
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February 10, 2020 10:06
On Whiskers and Dendrites
Many early electronic components had a short lifetime. The cause was identified and fixed, but then the ‘fix’ was banned for health and safety reasons. What happened to the forecast electronic apocalypse?
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February 10, 2020 09:48
What is Cloud Computing?
This video is an introduction to an on-going series, exploring Cloud Computing, and the Cloud Services available on Brainboxes' BB-400 through the use of Node-RED.
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February 10, 2020 09:38
CMS Circuit Monitoring - How to Build the System
Introducing CMS, a compact high-performance multichannel system for AC and DC branch monitoring and a complete solution for monitoring electrical parameters in dist panels.
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February 7, 2020 16:41
Craftalight - the OSHW USB-powered LED light for your handbag (now on Kickstarter)
Craftalight is a small hackable USB-powered LED light for your handbag. With its integrated Hall-Effect switch it can sense a magnet sewn into the lid of a handbag/backpack thus lighting up when needed! Back us now on Kickstarter!
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February 7, 2020 16:22
It’s A Small World, After All
The world of the very small has become very big business over the last few years. We take a look at the development of micromachined devices and how they are inlfluencing the future direction of both industrial and consumer technology.
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