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DesignSpark PCB is a PC-based program, not a cloud-hosted program. So you do the design work on a local PC. The gerber files it generates are industry standard, though, so you can submit them online to...
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1 day ago
Hi Martin,
We have picked this case up with you on designsparkmechanical@designspark.com
Kind regards,
DSM Support -
1 day ago
Hi,
What error message are you getting when trying to install?
Thanks.
DSM Support -
1 day ago
@Mmktsm Hi, the restrictions are not imposed by DesignSpark but rather the developer/vendor of the Electrical product- which is now SolidWorks Corp. They would like users of this free-of-charge DesignSpark... -
1 day ago
Hi Josh,
You can send over the questionnaire to designsparkmechanical@designspark.com
Best regards,
DSM Support
January 17, 2020 15:17
How to Turn Your Pi Prototype Into a Phenomenon: Considerations for Industry 4.0
Pi’s GPIO pins are designed for driving low current devices such as LEDs however, so is it possible to connect to the I/O necessary for industrial environments?
January 17, 2020 09:38
Rapid Prototyping with Microchip 8-Bit Microcontrollers - Part 2
Taking an idea from discovery to prototyping, and eventually to the creation of an end product can be a challenging proposition. The prototyping platform one chooses is of paramount importance – it can impact both discovery phase and final production
January 17, 2020 09:38
Molex providing solutions for Connectivity and Modularity
The connector world is consistently updating, whether its the need for more information in the connected age or smaller footprints delivering more power, one thing is true the connector has to perform and perform well. Here we take a closer look.
January 16, 2020 13:31
Meeting Sustained Overvoltage Protection with Hybrid Drop-In Replacement
While circuit protection is known to be a basic requirement for AC and DC power line devices, there isn’t a common protection solution for all applications.
January 16, 2020 12:40
Ask The Expert - Respiratory PPE with 3M
There are an estimated 12,000 deaths a year linked to ill-fitting respiratory equipment. We caught up with George from 3M to find out what products and techniques can be used to ensure that workers stay safe, including those with facial hair.
January 16, 2020 11:25
Building a Spresense Powered Smart Security Device Part 4: GNSS and Storage
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.
January 16, 2020 09:45
EMC & EMI Precompliance Testing
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing is a critical part of any product development journey. EMC testing aims to eliminate or at least reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) below certain limits.
Building a Modular Synthesiser Part 6: Finishing Touches and Putting It to Use
Adding some refinements to the Eurorack case and using an oscilloscope to explore how the synthesiser modules operate.
January 15, 2020 15:10
New Year Giveaway: Sponsors In Focus
Until the end of January we are giving you the chance to start the year in style by winning a bundle of engineering products worth over £2500 in our New Year Giveaway thanks to our sponsors STMicroelectronics, TE Connectivity and Maxim Integrated.
January 15, 2020 15:09
Hand Classifier Model Training
In this article, we show how the classifier model was trained and how to work on the related codes.
January 13, 2020 14:08
Getting into Digital Signal Processing Part 4: The DSP
The first three parts of this series on digital signal processing examined the processes involved in converting analogue signals to digital and back again. Now let’s look at the digital hardware in the middle.
January 13, 2020 14:08
Share the Love – Draw 1 Winners!
Thank you all for sharing so much DesignSpark love over the last three months – we’ve welcomed over 200 new members from your referrals alone.
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