Grainger Engineering Design Innovation Lab
Fostering hands-on, interdisciplinary design

Electronics

Get Started:

Use Requirements

Join the course in Canvas for learning modules! (Optional)

If you want to learn more about Microcontrollers, Motors, and soldering check out our Workshops and Training calendar.

Ready to go? Head back into the electronics bays and grab what you need to get started. Check out the kits we have available in the Mini-Mart in-person, or listed below.

 

Electronics in your Class

See details on using and reserving the electronics bays.

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Equipment

Electronics Equipment List

Kits (Arduinos, Soldering, Sensors, etc.)

The following kits are available for checkout and use in the space:

Microcontroller Kits

  • Arduino*
  • Raspberry Pi*

Electronics Kits:

  • Basic Soldering
  • Micro Soldering
  • PCB Assembly
  • Measurement (multimeter)

Sensor Kits:

  • Basic Sensors* ( ie. distance sensor, pressure sensor, light, and many more. )
  • LiDAR Kit** (Sick TIM 561)

* Indicates item is also for sale in the Mini-Mart.
**Instructors may check out this kit for multiple days outside of the lab, contact the Shop Manager.

Links + Useful Info

PCB Fabricator Min number of boards Notes
JLCPCB 5 Full service PCB house. 24 hour turnaround. Stencils available. Low pricing. Shipping cost is high unless you use the slow boat.
PCBWay 5 Full service PCB house. 24 hour around. Stencils available. Low pricing. Shipping cost is high unless you use the slow boat.
Seeed Studio 5 3-4 day turnaround.
OSH Park 3 Double-sided PCBs are $5 per square inch for 3 copies. Good deal if your design is small. Turnaround is 12 days, however. Free shipping.
Express PCB 3 PCB can designed with their free easy-to-use layout software

Electronics Project Support

Check-in during these hours for questions pertaining to design consultation, materials, and best practices.

E-mail maker-electronics@engr.wisc.edu with questions.