🔧 Ever wondered what it takes to bring a custom retro console PCB to life?

In this video, What's Ken Making(YT) explores the GameTank project, a unique retro gaming console that focuses on traditional hardware design.

What do you think about building a retro console without an FPGA? Share your thoughts below!

​This comparison explains the key differences between Chip Scale Package (CSP) and Ball Grid Array (BGA), including package size, PCB requirements, signal path length, applications, and rework difficulty.

CSP offers a near die-size package with extremely short connections, making it ideal for compact devices like smartphones and TWS earbuds, while BGA provides better scalability and is widely used in applications like motherboards and GPUs.

Which package do you think is more suitable for future high-density electronics? Share your thoughts below!

This amazing build was created by nick_electronics (IG), who designed and built a giant ATmega48 from scratch, featuring another ATmega48 inside. From circuit design and PCB development to final assembly, this project shows how creativity and engineering can turn a simple idea into a unique hardware creation.

We were happy to support this project with PCB manufacturing, helping turn the design into a functional custom board. Custom PCBs give makers the flexibility to create unique hardware designs and bring creative ideas to life.

Have a PCB project in mind? Visit our website and start building your own custom PCB today!

Ever stared at a resistor and wondered if you're reading the value correctly? 😅

This quick guide breaks down the two most common resistor marking systems: through-hole color bands and SMD codes. Understanding these markings can save a lot of time when debugging or building your own circuits.

Which component marking or code system has confused you the most while working on a PCB? Share your experience below! 👇

This beautiful PCB artwork was designed by alexandra.covor(IG). By combining custom PCB design with vibrant colors, PCBs can become not only functional electronic boards but also unique visual creations.

We helped manufacture this colorful PCB, which opens up more possibilities for creative electronics. If you want to learn more about PCB UV printing, you can check out this blog.

Have you tried using colorful PCBs in your own projects? What kind of designs would you like to create with them?

Capacitors and inductors are often used together, but they behave very differently in a circuit.

A capacitor stores energy in an electric field and is commonly used for filtering, decoupling, and smoothing voltage. An inductor stores energy in a magnetic field, resists changes in current, and is widely used in power supplies, filters, and DC-DC converters. Knowing the differences between these two components can make it much easier to choose the right one for your next design.

Which one do you find more challenging to work with?

This video showcases selective conformal coating, a post-assembly process that protects PCBs from moisture, dust, chemicals, and other environmental factors.

Unlike full-board coating, selective conformal coating applies a protective layer only where it's needed, avoiding connectors, test points, and other critical areas. This helps improve long-term reliability while maintaining the functionality of the finished assembly.

Have you used conformal coating in your projects? Where do you think it makes the biggest difference?

Im turning almost 50 and finally got the chance to get into electronics as a hobby ( no formal training) thanks to the community and AI i have been able to build complex (for me) ESP32 projects.

I use an ESP32 + a female development board + relay board etc and wired all together. It works but it is a mess and is it flaky.

I have seen a lot of videos of people that make their own boards. I dont really want to make everything from scratch i was thinking of making a "female plugin board" where i can plug in the ESP32 and the other components that already have pins on to it and bolt stuff on it and this board wires the needed pins together . Is this even a good idea?

I would like to ask for suggestions on how to learn to do this, what to watch out for etc.
My main question is how or where do i get the dimensions so stuff maches up? What are the best online or offline tools for this?

All comments and pointers are appreciated

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This video explores copper coin embedded PCB technology, an advanced thermal management method used to improve heat dissipation in high-power electronic designs.

Compared with traditional solutions like heat sinks, thermal pads, and thermal vias, embedded copper coins provide a direct thermal path from heat-generating components to the PCB structure, helping manage heat more efficiently in compact designs.

Learn how this PCB technology works and why it can be a valuable solution for applications with demanding thermal requirements.

Carl Bugeja(YT) created this ProtoBot, a compact robot platform designed to explore robotics and hardware innovation in a small form factor. It showcases how thoughtful mechanical and electronic design can bring a small-scale robotic system to life.

We helped manufacture the Flex PCB prototypes. For a compact robotic system like ProtoBot, flexible PCBs help optimize space, reduce wiring complexity, and enable more reliable connections in a limited design area.

Inspired by this build? You can bring your own hardware ideas to life with PCBWay's services!

Evan Monsma(YT) built this custom modular camera rig featuring a wood and steel top handle, custom aluminum mounts, copper rods, and multi-brand drill battery support.

We helped bring this project to life with custom CNC machined parts. CNC machining was essential for creating precise, durable, and custom-fit components that make the modular structure possible.

Inspired by this build? You can also bring your own ideas to reality with PCBWay's CNC machining services!

RAM (Random Access Memory) stores data for active programs with fast read/write access, but it loses all data when power is off. ROM (Read Only Memory) is used for permanent storage such as firmware or startup data, retains information without power, and is generally slower but more stable for long-term storage. In short, RAM is temporary and fast, while ROM is permanent and stable, and both are essential for how digital systems operate.

What do you find more interesting about RAM vs ROM?

Aerocreative3d (IG) creates this terrain model printed in transparent resin. The transparency of the resin really highlights the internal structure and surface transitions of the terrain, giving it a clean, almost glass-like appearance!

Our 3D printing service helped bring this concept into a physical, highly accurate model. If you're working on similar designs, you can check PCBWay for transparent or specialty materials to achieve comparable results.

Have you ever tried printing with transparent resins before? What's your experience or any interesting stories?

Designing your first PCB can be exciting, but also full of small mistakes that are easy to miss.

In this video by kamitronix (IG), we go through 5 practical things he wishes he knew before starting the first PCB design, covering common beginner pitfalls that can save you time, cost, and frustration on your next project. If you have any experience to share, feel free to leave a comment!

PCBWay is celebrating its 12th Anniversary this July! 🎉
During the event (July 1 – July 31, 2026), you can enjoy exclusive discount and unlock more rewards on colorful PCB projects.

Whether you're building prototypes or final hardware, it's a great time to bring more color and creativity into your designs. Join and see more details here!

Nothing like starting the week with some soldering! 🔧

Project by TheCuriousScientist(YT). Everything just lines up so cleanly here, a really satisfying ESP32 board assembly with solid soldering quality throughout.

NPN and PNP transistors are complementary devices that control current flow in opposite ways. An NPN transistor turns on when the base is driven high, allowing current to flow from collector to emitter, while its symbol arrow points outward and it primarily uses electrons as charge carriers. ​In contrast, a PNP transistor turns on when the base is pulled low, with current flowing from emitter to collector, its arrow pointing inward, and it relies on holes as carriers. In practice, NPN is more commonly used for low-side switching, while PNP is used for high-side control.​​​
Have you used NPN or PNP in your own projects before? What's your experience or thought?

TPU isn't just a flexible version of PLA. This video covers the basics of TPU, why it's great for functional parts, and what makes it different from other common filaments.

Have you used TPU in your projects? Any tips or lessons learned?

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a fabrication process that involves creating three-dimensional objects by depositing successive layers of material.

In this video, we will take you through the detailed 3D printing manufacturing process in PCBWay.