NextPCB has launched an exclusive promotion for CNX Software readers offering a free trial for new users for up to 10 pieces of 2 or 4-layer PCB with free shipping for the first 300 orders with “cnxpro” redeem code. This exclusive offer is long-term, and valid for the first 300 orders every month!. Here are the conditions and instructions: Register at NextPCB Upload the Gerber files Select the following parameters: 2 or 4 layers, up to 10 pieces, not over 100x100mm (single size), green solder mask, white silkscreen, and Fr-4 material Fill in the redeem code “cnxpro” in the “Special Requests” field which you’ll find at the bottom of the page. Add to cart Fill out your shipping address Go through the File Verify, Production, and Deliver steps You’ll then be shortly contacted by a customer’s representative for the next steps, and to solve any potential issues with the design […]
How to repair a corrupted excel file in Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010 (Sponsored)
Microsoft Excel comes with an already built-in repair tool called Open and Repair… The major and only task of the Recovery Toolbox for Excel is to fix and recover corrupted Excel files like the Open and Repair… function in Office 2007/2010. How To Manually Repair Microsoft Excel 2010 Files Here’s a well-detailed method on how to open and repair your Excel 2010 file: Select the file in the main menu Click on open Search for the damaged Excel 2010 file in the dialog section Click on the arrow beside the open button and select open and repair in the dropdown. Click on the Repair button to restore all the data. Wait for it to get restored. Perhaps the algorithm wasn’t able to get the damaged file fixed; click on extract data and formulae. The Excel file algorithm encourages you as a user to ‘convert to value’ or ‘Recover Formulas.’ If […]
Use your favorite laptop keyboard with the Techlabz Keybox (Sponsored)
The Techlabz Keybox allows you to re-use your favorite laptop keyboard over USB or Bluetooth. The solution support laptop keyboard from Dell, Asus, Apple, HP, Chromebook, and most other brands on the market. This is how it works. After disassembly of your laptop, or purchasing a replacement laptop keyboard, you can place your keyboard into the provided case, connect it with the provided FFC cable, and use it as a standalone USB or Bluetooth keyboard. Alternatively, you could also place it on top of your laptop palm rest and use it in lieu of the keyboard there. Techlabz Keybox features: Host interfaces USB Type-C port Bluetooth 4.1 LE + EDR Sensor – Ambient Light Detector Battery – 250 mAh/~1Wh battery The Techlabz Keybox also comes with a USB-A to USB-C adapter, a Keyboard Interface Adapter (KIA), an FFC Cable to connect to Keybox from the KIA, a keyboard case, some […]
Get a Windows 10 lifetime license for $15 or Microsoft Office for $28 in May! (Sponsored)
vip-scdkey.com, a platform where customers have been able to purchase game and software keys since 2008, has now prepared a May 2022 promotion for Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems, as well as the Microsoft Office version 2016 to 2021 with pricing starting at a little above $15. It is also worth remembering that when you buy a Windows 10 key, you can get a free upgrade to Windows 11. You only need to enter the VIPCNX coupon code before making the payment in order to get a 25% discount on the following license (prices include discount): Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM KEY GLOBAL Lifetime – 16.23 USD (after 25% discount VIPCNX) Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM KEY GLOBAL Lifetime – 15.13 USD (after 25% discount VIPCNX) Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM OEM KEY GLOBAL Lifetime – 22.81 USD (after 25% discount VIPCNX) Office 2016 Professional Plus Key […]
Save up to over a thousand dollars on your PCB purchases (Sponsored)
NextPCB is organizing a promotional event with coupons valued at up to $500 for heavy discounts on PCB and PCBA purchases. But the promotion ends on April 30, so you’d need to act fast! Let’s get straight to it go through all the conditions: Eligible participants: all registered NextPCB members, including new members Coupon collection rules: each ID user can collect the coupons 3 times, click the button on the activity page to get the coupons; the expiration date is April 30, 23:59 Available coupons PCB orders $50 coupon for orders over $400 $250 coupon for orders over $2000 $500 coupon for orders over $5000 PCBA orders including PCB manufacturing, components purchase, and assembly $50 coupon for orders over $500 $200 coupon for orders over $2000 All coupons can only be used to deduct the product amount in the order and cannot be used in conjunction with other coupons, specials, […]
StarFive releases Perf tool for highest performance RISC-V IP Dubhe (Sponsored)
As a StarFive Technology in-house developed RISC-V 64-bit ultra-high-performance core, Dubhe showcases the best performance RISC-V CPU core IP yet. It utilizes the latest RISC-V instruction set which includes RV64GC, bit operation extension (B), vector extension (V) V1.0, and hypervisor extension H (Hypervisor), making it ideal for high-performance computing. To pair with the Dubhe performance core, StarFive is now releasing “StarFive Perf Performance Profiling Tool”. StarFive has made Perf compatible with the hardware performance monitor (HPM) and micro-architecture events at the hardware level. Perf provides a reliable performance verification platform that not only facilitates customers to further discuss the Dubhe technical specifications but also accelerates the implementation of high-performance applications with RISC-V processors. Perf is an open-source and Linux-based performance analyzing tool capable of providing performance monitoring of the hardware events, tracepoints, firmware events, and dynamic probes. With the Perf profiling tool, we can monitor the performance of the predefined […]
Ai-Thinker Ra-08 LoRaWAN module features ASR6601 chip (Sponsored)
Ai-Thinker Ra-08/08H are new LoRaWAN modules based on ASR Microelectronics ASR6601 module featuring a 48MHz ARM Cortex M4 microcontroller and Semtech SX1262 transceiver allowing long-range, low power communication for the Internet of Things. Both LoRaWAN modules share most of the same specifications, but the Ra-08 module operates in the 410-525MHz frequency band, while the Ra-08H module works in the widely used 803MHz to 930MHz band. Ai-Thinker also provides a development kit for each module. Ai-Thinker Ra-08/Rs-08H key features and specifications: Programmable embedded Arm Cortex-M4 MCU with 128 KB of Flash and 16 KB of SRAM LoRa radio Sensitivity – -138 dBm @ SF12/125KHz Tx power – Up to +22dBm Frequencies Ra-08 – 410 MHz to 525 MHz Ra-07H – 803 MHz to 930 MHz Spread spectrum factor – SF5, SF6, SF7, SF8, SF9, SF10, SF11, SF12 LoRa, (G)FSK, BPSK, and (G)MSK modulation Bit rate up to 62.5 Kbps in LoRa […]
Ai-Thinker Hi-series WiFi modules support HarmonyOS (Sponsored)
Ai-Thinker Hi-series WiFi modules feature Hisilicon Hi3861/Hi3861L 32-bit RISC-V microcontroller with 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n WiFi 4 and support for HarmonyOS for IoT projects. The new Hi-12F module even got certification for HarmonyOS “S identification” meaning the Hi-12F module supports HarmonyOS Connect for the Smart Home which used to be called “Works With HUAWEI HiLink” or “Powered by HarmonyOS”. Some of the highlights for Ai-Thinker Hi-series WiFi module include: Integrated high-performance 32-bit RISC-V microprocessor (Hi3861V100/Hi3861LV100) with 352KB SRAM, 288KB ROM, and 2MB Flash IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WiFi 4 up to 72.2Mbps @ HT20 MCS7 with STA and AP modes (Up to 6 clients in AP mode). Baseband and RF circuits with power amplifier PA, low noise amplifier LNA, RF balun, antenna switch, power supply management Multiple Security Capabilities with a built-in eFUSE, support for secure storage, and hardware ID Rich peripheral interfaces with UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, ADC, PWM, I2S, SDIO, etc… […]