Tldr; The Community Tips category is our home for short, punchy, highly practical nuggets of knowledge. Found a neat part, a handy plug-in or a tiny workflow hack? This is where you share it with everyone else. Accepted Community Tips are rewarded with 20 € AISLER Store Credit.
What are Community Tips?
Community Tips are the smallest “unit of wisdom” in the forum.
They’re for moments like:
“I’ve just found something cool / helpful – others should know about this.”
Community Tips are:
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Short – quick to write, quick to read
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Focused – one idea, one trick, one discovery
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Actionable – there’s enough info so someone else can actually use it
Typical Community Tips might share:
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A component you’ve found (with part numbers and a link)
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A small KiCad plug-in, script or tool you’ve written or discovered
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A simple layout, CAD or workflow trick that saves time
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A tiny settings tweak or rule of thumb that improves a design
If someone could read it in a minute and say “Nice, I can use that today”, it’s perfect for this category.
What should a Community Tip include?
Community Tips are deliberately light-weight, but a little structure goes a long way.
1. A clear, descriptive title
Something that answers “What’s in it for me?” at a glance, for example:
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“Colour-coded USB-C connectors for easy port labelling”
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“Small KiCad plug-in to pack multiple PCBs into one panel”
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“Quick way to keep passive sizes manufacturable”
If someone is scrolling through the forum, the title alone should tell them why they might want to click.
2. One main idea
Stay focused on a single, clear point:
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a specific component or product
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a plug-in, script or small tool
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a focused workflow or layout tip
If you notice the post turning into a full guide or mini-article, it probably belongs in Deep Dives or Circuit Appnotes instead.
3. A short explanation
Add just enough context so people understand:
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what this thing is
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what problem it helps with
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when they might want to use it
This can be just a few sentences – no need for a long story (unless you want to).
4. The “how to use it” details
This is where Community Tips really shine. Whenever it makes sense, include:
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Links (GitHub, documentation, shop page, etc.)
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Part numbers or exact names for components
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Any simple usage notes or “watch out for this” hints
The goal is that someone can go from “I’ve read this” to “I’ve tried this” in a couple of minutes.
Moderation, rewards and review time
Community Tips are lighter than Deep Dives or Circuit Appnotes, but the category is still moderated to keep things useful and tidy.
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Posts may be moved if they clearly fit better in another category
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Pure advertising without technical value may be hidden or removed
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Titles might occasionally be adjusted slightly for clarity
Store Credit
To say thank you for sharing:
- Accepted Community Tips receive 20 € AISLER Store Credit
We want Community Tips to feel fast and low-friction, so moderation here is usually light-touch – mainly checking that the post is on topic and genuinely helpful.
Originality and featuring your tips
To keep Community Tips enjoyable for everyone:
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Please don’t simply paste a text from other sites
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If you share a tool or part, add your own short note on why you like it
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If you quote or include an image from somewhere else, mark it clearly and credit the source
Especially handy or delightful Community Tips may be:
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highlighted in the forum
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shared on AISLER’s social channels
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mentioned in newsletters and other communication
In all cases, you’ll be credited by your name or username.
Community Tips are the quickest way to pass on those “oh wow, that’s neat” moments to the rest of the community. If it made your life easier or your project more fun, there’s a good chance it will do the same for someone else – and this is exactly where to share it.