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  • ModelSource

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    ModelSource is an on-line database of FREE engineering models that hosts Schematic and PCB component libraries and 2D & 3D CAD models. Browse below to find libraries for over 80,000 PCB & Schematic components.

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    • Gadget Renesas SAKURA board

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      Gadget Renesas SAKURA board (Arduino compatible) based on Renesas RX63N series 32-bit MCU. It has on-chip flash memory and enhanced communication functions, including an Ethernet controller and USB 2.0 Host/Function.

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      • Gadget Master

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        DesignSpark are proud sponsors of Gadget Master.  Gadget Master features a wide range of cool, home-made electronic gadgets and projects.

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        • Raspberry Pi

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          Raspberry Pi is a small, powerful computer and development board to help educate a new generation of programmers and electronic engineers. Developed by the Raspberry PI foundation the Raspberry Pi computer is a miniature ARM based PC which can do many of the things a desktop PC can do like word-processing, games or playing back High-Definition video.

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          • Synergy

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            Breakout boards for mbed rapid prototyping modules

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            • chipKIT Challenge 2011

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              chipKIT™ Challenge invited competitors to turn their hot idea into a cool solution! The chipKIT Challenge invited participants to design an Open Source energy-efficient and eco-friendly device

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              • 3D Design

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                The future of design is 3 dimensions. 3D Design may look scary, but it might be easier than you think. Let DesignSpark be your guide as you start to explore the 3rd dimension of design.

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                • MBED

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                  The mbed Microcontrollers are a series of ARM based development boards designed for fast, flexible and low-risk professional rapid prototyping of electronics projects.

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                  • Arduino

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                    Arduino is an open-source software and hardware electronics prototyping platform intended for artists, designers, hobbyists and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. Arduino projects are a popular and well supported way to get involved in electronics design.

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