Adding a Project to inspectAR

Sponsored Projects

Adding a Sponsored project to the inspectAR application is a simple process.

Step 1:

Open up your inspectAR application, and select the projects menu in the upper left corner of the screen.

Step 2:

Select the Sponsored tab and then select the Sponsored Project you wish to download.

Step 3:

Select Download. Sponsored projects are pre-calibrated so users can immediately explore the boards.

Custom Projects

Custom projects require the user to visit app.inspectar.com

Step 1:

Select New Project and choose the EDA you used to create the PCB. You will then be prompted to upload the manufacturing outputs. KiCAD users will upload their .kicad_pcb board file, Eagle users will upload the .brd file. Users Other users will upload the IPC2581B file generated by Cadence, Altium and many other EDA's

Step 2: (Optional)

You have the option to upload a BOM (Bill of Materials) file. This is useful for accessing part information and datasheets within the inspectAR application.

Step 3:

Name your project and upload your files. Currently, KiCAD and Eagle users may upload their custom projects for free.

Step 4:

Once the files are successfully uploaded. Open your inspectAR application.

Access the projects menu and select your custom project, then download the project to your inspectAR application.

Step 5:

You will have to calibrate your new board on the inspectAR application, and then you are ready to explore! Check out our tutorial on how to calibrate here.