FSCK 2024 - PCB design, by beginners, for beginners

"Discover the essentials of PCB design for beginners, from getting a mentor to debugging and fixing mistakes, covering electronic basics, software, and more, at FSCK 2024."

Key takeaways
  • Make decisions about your PCB design
  • Consider getting a mentor or reviewer to help you
  • Understand Ohm’s law and its application
  • Keep firmware and software in mind during design
  • Learn to use a PCB design software
  • Design PCB for ease of assembly by hand or machine
  • Keep in mind power delivery and management
  • Consider the components and their values
  • Learn about electronic basics and components
  • Take time to review and refine your design
  • Get multiple reviews for feedback and errors
  • Design with layers and space for future changes
  • Consider the limitations of your chosen manufacturer
  • Design for ease of assembly
  • Learn to debug and fix mistakes
  • Keep track of your design decisions and notes
  • Consider seeking feedback from others
  • Learn to make design choices based on complexity and requirements
  • Use block diagrams to visualize design
  • Keep your design artwork and layout clean and readable