Today's range of microcontroller options, coupled with readily available quick-turn PCB manufacturing, makes procuring custom boards incredibly accessible. You can get a system with just the components needed for a particular job... but should you? Join presenter Jeremy Cook as he considers whether you should use an off-the-shelf device for your project, or go for a custom board design, potentially saving you significant time and expense!
Jeremy Cook is a freelance tech journalist who spent over a decade in manufacturing automation. In conjunction with writing, he loves to experiment with electronics and creative fabrication, using those skills to create everything from