Robert Feranec Courses

Measuring and Calculating Battery Runtime for ESP32 Boards - Optimization Techniques

Learn techniques to measure and optimize battery runtime for ESP32 boards, including current measurement, power profiling, and software optimization for IoT applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ferrite Beads in Power Rails - When to Use and When to Avoid

Explore the use of ferrite beads in power rails with expert Eric Bogatin. Learn about power distribution networks, inductance issues, and practical solutions through demonstrations and measurements.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Much Current Will Destroy a PCB Track - Resistance Measurements Explained

Explore PCB track resistance measurement techniques, current capacity, and failure points with expert Eric Bogatin. Learn practical methods for estimating, measuring, and testing PCB tracks in various scenarios.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Brilliant Engineering Behind AirPods - Acoustic Design and Technology

Explore the intricate engineering of AirPods, from internal components to acoustic design. Gain insights into patents, PCB details, noise cancellation, and MEMS technology in this comprehensive breakdown.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Design and Manufacture Your Own Chip - Step-by-Step Guide

Comprehensive guide to designing and manufacturing custom chips, covering schematic creation, simulation, layout, and production processes. Includes practical examples and resources for beginners and enthusiasts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Correctly Place a Chip Antenna on Your PCB

Learn proper chip antenna placement on PCBs through simulations and comparisons. Explore size considerations, feed networks, radiation patterns, and the impact of human interaction on antenna performance.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Battery Powering and Safety: Charging Circuits and Protection Mechanisms

Comprehensive guide to battery types, safety features, and charging circuits for electronics design, covering Li-Ion, LiFePO4, and NiMH technologies with practical schematic explanations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Custom ESP32 Board Design in Altium Designer - Full Tutorial

Comprehensive tutorial on creating a custom ESP32 board using Altium Designer, covering schematic design, PCB layout, manufacturing, and programming. Ideal for hardware enthusiasts and engineers.

• YouTube
• 8 hours 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From Idea to Product - How?

Comprehensive guide to transforming electronic product ideas into manufacturable realities, covering development stages, prototyping, testing, and production considerations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Connect Altium With a Mechanical CAD Software - Here Is an Example

Learn to integrate Altium Designer with Fusion 360 for PCB design, including importing boards, creating enclosures, and synchronizing changes between software for efficient electronic product development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Which Capacitors to Use - X5R, Y5V, NPO, X7R, or Something Else?

Comprehensive guide to capacitor types, properties, and applications in circuit design. Covers ceramic, film, super, and tantalum capacitors, discussing their characteristics and optimal usage scenarios.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Custom PCB Design Tutorial - From Schematic to Manufacturing in EasyEDA

Comprehensive guide to designing and manufacturing a custom USB-C power supply PCB, from schematic creation to 3D-printed enclosure, using EasyEDA software and professional fabrication services.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

PCB Manufacturing and Assembly Process - From Raw Materials to Finished Product

Comprehensive tour of a PCB factory, showcasing the entire manufacturing process from raw materials to finished boards. Includes detailed explanations of each step in PCB production and assembly.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

PCB Antenna Placement: Optimal Positioning for ESP32 Boards

Explore PCB antenna placement for ESP32 modules, comparing middle vs. edge positioning through simulations. Learn optimal design practices for improved wireless performance.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

High-Speed Differential Pairs: Software Solutions for Signal Integrity Issues

Explore high-speed differential pair troubleshooting, covering loss, equalization, discontinuities, crosstalk, and training processes. Learn PCB layout tips and signal integrity insights from industry expert Donald Telian.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video