How I Made My Arduino Run Non-Stop for 8 Years! Power & Protection Tips You Need

Have you ever wondered how long an Arduino board can actually last? In this video, I’ll show you how I built a circuit board that’s been running inside an industrial machine for 8 years straight! 🚀
Learn essential techniques to protect your Arduino and ensure it runs non-stop, including:
1️⃣ Power Supply Protection – Shield your board from voltage spikes and surges with the right TVS diode.
2️⃣ Isolation Techniques – Avoid ground loops with optical isolation and galvanic isolation using DC-DC converters.
3️⃣ Relay Protection – Use flyback diodes to safeguard your relays, and learn when to switch to solid-state relays.
4️⃣ PCB Design Considerations – Discover how to optimize trace width, thermal management, and grounding for long-lasting performance.
Whether you’re an electronics hobbyist or working in industrial environments, this video is packed with practical tips to extend the lifespan of your Arduino projects. Don’t miss it!

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Chapter Titles:
0:01 Introduction
0:48 Power Protection
02:52 Isolation
04:03 Output Relay Protection
04:36 PCB considerations
06:07 Diagnostic tools
06:30 Components selection

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