Blinky Board

Learn to use multiple different printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication equipment that we have in the lab to make this Blinky board!

Board Fabrication

Download this zip file of the board:

Download Blinky Files

Follow the First PCB tutorial to make your board. There are a couple of steps unique to this file:

Select the SingleSided_Top template
You will only need to import the copper_top.gbr and the profile.gbr files for this job.

To make the stencil, follow the Solderpaste Stencil tutorial.

Use the solderpaste_top.gbr file from the zip folder.

To assemble the board and use the reflow oven, please follow the Reflow Guide.

The DCI Lab will provide components for one board per person, but if you would like to get your own, please take a look at this bill of materials.

Please remember to take out the solder paste out of the fridge at least several hours before you need it so it has time to get to room temperature!

Using tweezers, place the components on your board, following the labels on the left.

Note there are a couple of components to be careful with.

You can also reference this video.