ENPH 253 Workshops

Recommended Advance Preparation For The Course

Soldering

  • Theory, safety and preparation
  • Soldering of electronic components
  • Desoldering and removing components
  • Wires and connectors
  • Click here for playlist

Student Machine Shop (SMS)

  • Modularized course
  • You’ll learn about safety, and basic machine skills
  • Drill press, band saw, metal lathe and milling machine
  • See this link for more information, and to register

Introduction to Onshape

  • Browser-based CAD software
  • Free for students
  • Click here to create an Onshape account
  • Click here for playlist

Onshape Tips for ENPH 253

  • How to use block layouts for mechanisms
  • How to design laser cut enclosures
  • Drive trains, gear mechanisms and more
  • See this link to watch Connor’s tutorials

Introduction to KiCad

  • Online tutorial by Digikey
  • Learn how to design PCBs
  • Click here for playlist