Have you ever heard of Placitech, on Youtube or other social media? If you're into playful DIY projects, 3D printing and electronics with a touch of humor, this episode of Elector Engineering Insights is worth a look. Our guest Alessandro Placitelli, at the helm of the Placitech YouTube channel, shares how he turned his background in electrical engineering into his online content creation channels with hundreds of thousands of subscribers.

From building simple Arduino-based gadgets to designing custom enclosures with Fusion 360, Alessandro talks through his process and tools. He discusses how college courses in programming, circuit design, and 3D modeling gave him the foundation to explore projects that blend functionality with fun. Whether he's building a fly catcher or modifying sneakers with sensors and LEDs, the emphasis is always on learning by doing, and not being afraid of a few failed prints or prototypes along the way.

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Alessandro shares his experience as a content creator, from his beginnings to his sources of inspiration and content production process. He discusses 3D printing, from early frustrations to his current go-to printer, the Sovol SV06. Filament choices, mechanical challenges, and how to make enclosures that fit your boards instead of the other way around all come up in detail. Watch the video below, and get a sneak peek into what Placitech is working on, with a new project using a transparent OLED display and Xiao SAMD21 microcontroller:

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