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Technical learnings and practical tips from the DeltaProto PCBA proto lab.
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Electronics is going to iterate — just like software and 3D printing already did
2026-07-21Don't aim for a perfect first version, but learn from the first version as fast as possible. A post by Bart van Arnhem (Orbisk) got me thinking about how electronics is making the same leap as software.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer
Press-fit connectors without expensive tooling
2026-03-20A creative trick: use an extra PCB as an alignment and pressing tool for press-fit prototypes.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer
Press-fit connectors in prototypes
2026-03-04Reliable and vibration-resistant, but often impractical in the prototype phase. Practical tips.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer