Arduino Project #7 Part 1 | Doggie Water Bowl Refill Indicator/Monitor [PCB Sponsored by PCBWay]

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Hey there,

First, I'd like to say that this is a 2 part video. Watch out for Part 2 next week!

So, about a month ago, it was Sept 5 iirc. I received an e-mail from a manager of a PCB manufacturing company telling me that they saw one of my projects on hackster and wanting to provide the PCB for my next one if I wanted to.

And of course I accepted the offer. I mean, that was the first recognition that I got.

I was excited and crammed in as much info as I can about PCB layouts/design softwares, etc...

First, I tried the one from Altium called "CircuitMaker".

I liked it. It was easy enough for a noob like me and youtube tutorials really helped.

But, unfortunately, the PCB company can't open the gerber file from CircuitMaker.

So, I downloaded Eagle Cad and boy, oh boy! That was even better than CircuitMaker!, imho.

Went to the process of learning as much as I can again, then designing my PCB for the 2nd time...

Then, since I am a noob pretending to be a professional, I accidentally hit Ignore on some of the things on the ERC. Submitted my design and when it arrived, the 2 terminals that are supposed to be connected to the 2 grounds of the #Arduino were not connected to them.

I was surprised at first, wondering why then felt stupid when I remembered and realized that it was my fault. Lol.

But at the end of the day, I still managed to use the PCB.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Sponsored Segment 00:50 - Intro 01:18 - PCB Unboxing 02:00 - Quick Back Story 02:54 - 2nd Prototype 03:13 - Things Needed & Wiring 04:39 - How Does It Work? 05:07 - Soldering 16:49 - Test 19:26 - Outro

LINK FOR THE SCHEMATIC/S, PARTS LIST, AND OTHER GOOD STUFF.

Arduino Project Hub [Schematics, Codes & Other Stuff]:
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/Heathen_Hacks-v2/doggo-water-bowl-refill-monitor-indicator-e59b80

CHECK OUT #PCBWay 's Program for Engineering Students and get #Sponsored on your project!

LINK: https://www.pcbway.com/sponsor.html

Don't worry, I wouldn't get anything if you decide to try their services. I just wanted to help.

IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHERE THE CODE/PROJECT FILE, SOURCES LINK IS, YOU WON'T FIND IT HERE.

THAT WILL BE ON NEXT WEEK'S VIDEO. SORRY.

PLAYLISTS:

My Arduino Projects: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnJ6CeayQGsXE3LPt5P663Xia_SgUwk1K

Arduino Beginner Friendly Projects: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnJ6CeayQGsXOvOIqtfdV1R2mZ7NwrkUN

Tech Reviews/Unboxings: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnJ6CeayQGsWKei0q76B0K-abl-uNfV9C

DIY Stuff: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnJ6CeayQGsXometlrJ0e8e4h3yDLgOgT