# A la Carte(ALC) Custom PCB Design Services **URL:** https://community.sparkfun.com/c/old-topics/a-la-carte-alc-custom-pcb-design-services/6.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.sparkfun.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.sparkfun.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.sparkfun.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [CH340 "DRIVER INSTALL FAILURE"](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/ch340-driver-install-failure/43761)
**Author:** [@syuna0996](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/syuna0996)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:09am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/ch340-driver-install-failure/43761 "2022-04-13T00:09:28Z")
Hi, I just want to install the CH340G driver for my nodemcu that I got here https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/ho … -need-them but it told me “Driver install failure”. Can someone from the Sparkfun help me? --- ## [PCB design](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pcb-design/43625)
**Author:** [@Munyua44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Munyua44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pcb-design/43625 "2022-03-17T18:54:23Z")
hello everyone for a long time, I have been doing my PCB design and manufacturing through https://www.pcbway.com/. I have been sending all my manufacturing files to them and at the end of the day, I receive my complete … --- ## [Component identity](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/component-identity/43345)
**Author:** [@Munyua44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Munyua44)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 9:29am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/component-identity/43345 "2022-03-17T09:29:12Z")
help me identify the following component --- ## [my overheating pcb](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/my-overheating-pcb/43580)
**Author:** [@Munyua44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Munyua44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 1:35am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/my-overheating-pcb/43580 "2022-03-17T01:35:34Z")
hello I have a PCB that am working with. I have been using the PCB to power my electric cattle and it has been working so well for the last few months. currently, it is failing me because of overheating in the process. … --- ## [capacitors](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/capacitors/43579)
**Author:** [@Munyua44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Munyua44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/capacitors/43579 "2022-03-17T01:33:13Z")
I have been going through this article on the evolution of the capacitors https://www.theengineeringprojects.com/ … itors.html This has enlightened me a lot. my problem is that they have not told me why different types … --- ## [the kicad software](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/the-kicad-software/43581)
**Author:** [@Munyua44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Munyua44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 1:24am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/the-kicad-software/43581 "2022-03-17T01:24:26Z")
how comes my kicad software is not moving from the schematic to the PCB layout and routing area? for the last two projects, i have tried using my kicad 6 to design my PCBs but the outcome is a failure. I have to go back … --- ## [allow to move components a bit around](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/allow-to-move-components-a-bit-around/41264)
**Author:** [@gDFfRc7VvzfYydHP](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/gDFfRc7VvzfYydHP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/allow-to-move-components-a-bit-around/41264 "2022-03-05T14:04:07Z")
Would it be possible to allow moving components at bit around by hand? For example, if I put an IMU with a magnetometer, I want to move it to the edge of the board, to be away from where currents / RF modules / batteries… --- ## [USB-C TYPE connector eagle question](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/usb-c-type-connector-eagle-question/42640)
**Author:** [@byungjun](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/byungjun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 1:48am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/usb-c-type-connector-eagle-question/42640 "2022-02-22T01:48:53Z")
Hello, I’m designing circuit board with sparkfun eagle library. After exporting the C-type connecor through cam process, I don’t get the proper mouting throughhole like the Carrier board from Sparkfun. It shows throug… --- ## [Help with Arduino Design](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/help-with-arduino-design/42676)
**Author:** [@razer512](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/razer512)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/help-with-arduino-design/42676 "2022-02-22T01:45:45Z")
Hi, I am trying to design a circuit for an Arduino board, or any board, does not necessarily have to be Arduino. I am putting a mod into my vehicle for an electronic turbo using an electronic RC Jet fan (EDF). I need t… --- ## [CANNOT DETERMINE THE BORDER OUTLINE ERROR IN KICAD](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/cannot-determine-the-border-outline-error-in-kicad/43305)
**Author:** [@Munyua44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Munyua44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 1:40am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/cannot-determine-the-border-outline-error-in-kicad/43305 "2022-02-22T01:40:22Z")
Hello everyone. Am using KiCAD EDA in my design and when trying to view the 3D design I come across the following error (see the attached image). How do i solve this problem? I will appreciate solutions given. thank you… --- ## [240 TO 85 VSC STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/240-to-85-vsc-step-down-transformer/43334)
**Author:** [@Munyua44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Munyua44)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 1:38am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/240-to-85-vsc-step-down-transformer/43334 "2022-02-22T01:38:45Z")
Am working on the design of a power supply project that can step down the AC voltage from 240v to 85v then convert the 85 VAC to 85VDC. I have searched for a transformer that could step down this voltage but not yet foun… --- ## [85 VAC TO 85 VDC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/85-vac-to-85-vdc/43335)
**Author:** [@Munyua44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Munyua44)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 1:36am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/85-vac-to-85-vdc/43335 "2022-02-22T01:36:28Z")
hello all. Can anyone of you suggest where I can get the 85VAC to 85VDC voltage regulator for my project? Am trying to build a customized power supply system for my personal use. thanks! --- ## [4TH AND 6TH ORDER ACTIVE BAND STOP FILTERS](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/4th-and-6th-order-active-band-stop-filters/43304)
**Author:** [@Munyua44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Munyua44)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 1:33am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/4th-and-6th-order-active-band-stop-filters/43304 "2022-02-22T01:33:38Z")
When doing PCB designs, we come across different types of filters requirement. Currently am doing a project that involves the 4th and 6th order active band stop filters. Anybody who has an idea on how this filters can be… --- ## [valentine IoT card](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/valentine-iot-card/43343)
**Author:** [@Munyua44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Munyua44)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 1:28am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/valentine-iot-card/43343 "2022-02-22T01:28:52Z")
hello, i need to design an IOT card for valentine. Anybody who can guide me out? the card should be similar to this one: https://www.pcbway.com/project/sharepro … 2904b.html --- ## [HD Video Hardware](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/hd-video-hardware/43496)
**Author:** [@TboonStl](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/TboonStl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 10:45am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/hd-video-hardware/43496 "2022-02-20T10:45:03Z")
I would like to record video in at least 1028 resolution for recordings as long as 30 minutes to an SD card. What camera and board hardware would be best? Thank you. --- ## [Does the Sparkfun ESP32 Thing is compatible with generic modules like DHT11 sensor?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/does-the-sparkfun-esp32-thing-is-compatible-with-generic-modules-like-dht11-sensor/43507)
**Author:** [@paulvha](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/paulvha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2022, 7:53am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/does-the-sparkfun-esp32-thing-is-compatible-with-generic-modules-like-dht11-sensor/43507 "2022-02-17T07:53:07Z")
ESP32 should work without a problem. How did you connect ? what sketch did you use? --- ## [SParkfun BOM](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-bom/43344)
**Author:** [@Munyua44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Munyua44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2022, 11:38am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-bom/43344 "2022-02-04T11:38:39Z")
am trying to load my BOM from KICAD into sparkfun but it is not accepted. Do we have specific format that shoul be used for the sparkfun BOM? i really need my PCB designed via sparkfun --- ## [Star shaped valentine lighting](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/star-shaped-valentine-lighting/43340)
**Author:** [@Munyua44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Munyua44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 12:10am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/star-shaped-valentine-lighting/43340 "2022-01-25T00:10:52Z")
hello all. valentine is approaching and i think it is the right time to introduce a star shaped valentine lighting. I have already done the schematic using KICAD. Any of you who knows how i can draw the star shape so tha… --- ## [raspberry pi shield](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-shield/43333)
**Author:** [@Munyua44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Munyua44)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 3:13am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-shield/43333 "2022-01-24T03:13:35Z")
Am trying to come up with a project that involve the use of the raspberry pi . Am building my own raspberry pi shield from scratch and i need it to be a better fusion than the raspberry pi shield shown here https://www.… --- ## [PCB with LS1012A processor](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pcb-with-ls1012a-processor/43303)
**Author:** [@Munyua44](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Munyua44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 3:43am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pcb-with-ls1012a-processor/43303 "2022-01-13T03:43:49Z")
I am designing a PCB with LS1012A processor from NXP which has PMIC and DC-DC regulator. DC-DC regulator (MC34713EP) went end of life. Can I find an alternative IC that will achieve the same requirements? --- ## [A Question about LM324AN Operational Amplifier](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/a-question-about-lm324an-operational-amplifier/43259)
**Author:** [@whay](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/whay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 1:54am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/a-question-about-lm324an-operational-amplifier/43259 "2022-01-12T01:54:55Z")
LM324AN Operational Amplifier: Four independent, high gain, internally frequency compensated operational amplifiers make up these circuits. They run on a single power supply and can handle a wide range of voltages. It i… --- ## [Question on the MP3 Player WT2003S and Artemis](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/question-on-the-mp3-player-wt2003s-and-artemis/43285)
**Author:** [@oddity42](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/oddity42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/question-on-the-mp3-player-wt2003s-and-artemis/43285 "2022-01-08T22:24:06Z")
Can the Artemis access the SD card reader on the MP3 player to read/write non MP3 text files? I just placed an order and I’m exited to see the results! But I added an extra SD reader and I’m wonder if that was overkill … --- ## [Initial feedback and design block requests](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/initial-feedback-and-design-block-requests/40762)
**Author:** [@matt-bathyscope](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/matt-bathyscope)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/initial-feedback-and-design-block-requests/40762 "2021-12-06T20:41:51Z")
First, this is awesome and timed really well. I’ve been prototyping a product using dev boards from SparkFun and was just starting to look at how to get an integrated product put together. I was looking at Geppetto, but … --- ## [Interested in creating a board for our project](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/interested-in-creating-a-board-for-our-project/42805)
**Author:** [@Kcoolz](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Kcoolz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/interested-in-creating-a-board-for-our-project/42805 "2021-10-01T13:48:58Z")
HI, We are working on a rover and wanted to know if it would be possible to make a board to make it easier to mount and have less wires. I’m new to this and not sure how the a la carte design works. All we need is an ES… --- ## [atmel ice](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/atmel-ice/42743)
**Author:** [@donsll](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/donsll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/atmel-ice/42743 "2021-09-15T18:06:45Z")
We are trying to get an atmel ice to connect to the atmel chip via jtag and are having lots of problems we are willing to pay for services --- ## [Append Giger counter output to x,y,z signal from RTK surveyor](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/append-giger-counter-output-to-x-y-z-signal-from-rtk-surveyor/42647)
**Author:** [@chris.guglielmelli](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/chris.guglielmelli)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/append-giger-counter-output-to-x-y-z-signal-from-rtk-surveyor/42647 "2021-08-30T18:38:10Z")
Setup base station in a location that does not have access to satellites (base station would be 0,0,0) Rover sensor physically attached to Giger counter (Giger counter has RS232 9 pin output) As Rover moves and records… --- ## [ALC part request: Secure Element chip](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/alc-part-request-secure-element-chip/42073)
**Author:** [@jamestaliaferro](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/jamestaliaferro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/alc-part-request-secure-element-chip/42073 "2021-05-03T15:36:33Z")
Good morning! I’m currently planning a project and prototyping it with Qwiic boards, and I hope to sell a small production run of it with ALC later. One of the features I need for it is a secure element, for generating… --- ## [ALC RockBLOCK Spacers](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/alc-rockblock-spacers/42052)
**Author:** [@adam.g](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/adam.g)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/alc-rockblock-spacers/42052 "2021-04-29T16:01:15Z")
Hi folks, I noticed a spacer is used for the RockBLOCK 9603 in the À La Carte design: https://cdn.sparkfun.com/componentPhoto … /phplWEZ7W Would it be possible to get a part number for the spacer? Currently measuring … --- ## [I2C switch](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/i2c-switch/41638)
**Author:** [@gDFfRc7VvzfYydHP](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/gDFfRc7VvzfYydHP)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/i2c-switch/41638 "2021-04-09T13:36:43Z")
Would it be possible to add an I2C switch, and an easy way to use it to “wrap” I2C components? Something like this: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/16740 I think it will be impossible / very hard to meet any serious … --- ## [Male Headers in ALC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/male-headers-in-alc/41868)
**Author:** [@Javboy](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Javboy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/male-headers-in-alc/41868 "2021-03-31T17:30:46Z")
I want to order a ALC board, but I want a simple connection to a 4d systems display with no soldering. I didn’t see the option for male headers, just through holes. am I missing something? [Previous page](https://community.sparkfun.com/c/old-topics/a-la-carte-alc-custom-pcb-design-services/6.md) [Next page](https://community.sparkfun.com/c/old-topics/a-la-carte-alc-custom-pcb-design-services/6.md?page=2)