It used to be that only professional engineering shops had the knowledge and resources to design and fabricate embedded devices. However, with the availability of open-source software, inexpensive quick-turn fabrication services and community how-to documents, it is easy for hobbyists to build professional-quality embedded systems from scratch.
This presentation is targeted at hardware-hacking beginners and will demonstrate the end-to-end steps to create an embedded device. The talk will cover circuit design fundamentals and prototyping, PCB design using open source tools, fabricating a PCB, surface-mount soldering techniques, and how to utilize small-batch manufacturing services. At each step, the presenters will share tips, tricks and pitfalls to help ensure your project is a success.