| name | slack_handle | github_handle | tutorial |
|---|---|---|---|
Samuel Fernandez |
@samuel |
@polypixeldev |
PolyUSB is a USB hub PCB that will allow me to connect more USB-A devices to my laptop. This is a real problem I have - I can't fit all the dongles and drives I need with just the 2 USB-A ports on my laptop. With PolyUSB, I'll be able to effectively turn 2 ports into 4.
It will cost $53.42 (plus tax), with the board and assembly costing $27.85 and $25.57 for shipping.
The PCB was designed in KiCAD, with the help of the USB Hub jam, this guide to making PCBs in KiCAD, and this Python script to import JLCPCB/LCSC components into KiCAD. Getting started with KiCAD and the routing was a bit of a challenge, but it helped me learn more and advance my knowledge and skills after my first PCB project, polycard.