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Experts Warn: Ground Bursting at the Seams with Discarded Electrons [Satire]

Hard at work inside modern equipment are swarms of busy electrons. These humble particles zip along, powering everyday essentials like vehicles, appliances,...

Beyond Datasheets: Component Tolerances Aren’t What You Think

When engineers simulate circuits with the intent of mass-production, the mindset changes from: “How do we hit targets,” to “How do we...

Anticipated Features in KiCad 10

KiCad was my most-used electronic design automation (EDA) software suite in 2025. And while I and many other electrical engineers have tried...

Demystifying the PCB Design Process: From Concept to Creation

Embark on a journey with me into the realm of circuit board design! Not long ago, I launched a short series...
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AI Safety Frontlines: Breaking Down Critical Events and Case Studies

Today, we'll quickly recap recent events in AI and robotics safety, upcoming AI-related gatherings, and view one real-world AI safety incident that...

Why I’m Splitting My Tech Channel into Two

Major changes are on the horizon here. After some serious consideration, I've decided to split the Unboxing Tomorrow blog into technical...

Let’s Play KiCad 7: Basic Operations (Part 4)

Have you ever noticed that KiCad's box selection behaves differently if you go left to right versus right to left?  Today’s exercise...
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Unboxing my Second PinePhone

Smartphone consumers and developers need to have other options besides just iOS and Android.  That's the reason why I took an interest...

Let’s Play KiCad 7: Hotkeys & Settings (Part 3)

Have you tried another schematic editor prior to using KiCad 7?  If so, you can make yourself feel at home by adjusting...

Let’s Play KiCad 7: Quick Start Guide (Part 2)

KiCad and its recent versions include built-in templates for Arduino, Beagle Bone, and Raspberry Pi add-on boards.  These labor-saving files come with...