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if you have a pour outline, when you right-click to pour copper there is a check box to remove isolated islands during the pour.
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10 hours ago
Interesting question, what was the cause of the island? Normally at least in my designs the pad spacing/pad size combination allows the powerplane to be intact.
If you have placed tracks on the... -
11 hours ago
By default, they are in the ProgramData path of the drive where you installed DSE:
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11 hours ago
In DSM click the 'Download 3D Models' tab. When the page loads right click and 'Copy shortcut' the link as shown in the attachment.
Paste the link in Microsoft Edge. search for model.Use the 'Download... -
12 hours ago
@davecole
It wouldn't hurt for it to have antibacterial properties, for added protection against other illnesses spread by bacteria. But Covid-19 is spread by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A virus is DNA...
June 4, 2020 14:57
Virtual Hackathon - Connect the Community: Design Challenge
Get to know more about the "Connect the Community Design Challenge" and discuss your ideas in this Virtual Hackathon!
June 4, 2020 08:32
Mind the gap! Component spacing in DSPCB (and Pro)
"Gap is 0" causes surprise when first experienced. There is visually a gap, why are you getting this error message? Read on to understand how the "gaps" are calculated and how you can enhance the Design Rules Check to remove these error reports.
Student Innovation - Bicycle wireless indicators
A wireless bicycle indicator system designed for a university research project looking at ways to reduce cyclist fatalities on roads.
June 4, 2020 07:46
Here’s How to Optimize Hydraulic Controls for Industry 4.0
New technologies allow engineers to optimize their hydraulic systems like never before.
June 4, 2020 07:45
Building a Lyra-8 Synthesiser Part 2: Completing Assembly, Debugging and Designing a Case
Assembling the control and I/O boards, testing it and fabricating an enclosure.
June 3, 2020 14:09
Ask The Expert - Molex discuss Antenna selection and optimal design steps
DesignSpark's Pete Wood caught up with Savvas Valsamakis from Molex to discuss common challenges faced by customers when designing for antenna applications. Savvas explains the important steps to consider for optimal selection and design.
June 3, 2020 08:41
Introducing the No Touch Tool from RS PRO
Our good friends at RS PRO have just introduced this nifty little tool that will help us all to stay safer as lockdown restrictions are eased and lifted around the world.
June 2, 2020 14:15
Introduction to Bluetooth Low Energy with Nordic Semiconductor
4 billion devices with Bluetooth technology will ship this year. In this webinar recording, learn about Bluetooth Low Energy and how the technology is evolving to meet future needs. Nordic Semiconductor are the leaders in Ultra-Low power wireless.
June 2, 2020 07:43
SOLIDWORKS ECAD Town Hall - Designing Frozen Delights!
In this two-part video series, learn how you can use the collaborative tools in SOLIDWORKS Electrical and PCB software to streamline your product development process. To demonstrate, the presenters design a frozen drink making machine!
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June 1, 2020 14:02
The SFK Project: #6 Ping-Pong-Ball Levitation
Are you struggle to find fun things for your kids, want to entertain and at the same time teach them? Yes, well my weekly column “SFK” (Science and Fun for Kids) at DesignSpark will help to explore science.
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June 1, 2020 13:50
Create an FPGA-based IoT application by Python
Adam Taylor, an expert in embedded systems design, uses Xilinx PYNQ , Python, Digilent ZYBO Z7 and Pmod ALS Ambient Light Sensor, IFTTT Hue service and adafruit.io to create an IoT application.
2 hours ago