How to learn to design PCBs?
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BuddytheReow
Breadboard Baker
YouTube is a good start to get a sense of the process of etching.
Grubb
Well-known member
I'm on this path too. The DIYGUITARPEDALS YouTube channel has some videos about designing PCBs using Diptrace, I've found them pretty good. There is still a whole lot I don't understand yet.
Travis
Active member
I want to learn how to design PCBs, excuse my bad English.
Travis
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I'll take a look! Thanks!
temol
Well-known member
Spend some time watching youtube videos. You'll get the basic workflow. I am not goig to recommend any particular software. You should instal two or three different programs and choose which one you like better (in terms of the interface, etc..). I'd like to point you in one direction - integration of the schematic and layout. I'd choose a software in which you have to start with a proper schematic then go and design a pcb. This way you'll save a lot of time troubleshooting non working device (missing tracks, missing components, etc).
chongmagic
Well-known member
You may also want to try breadboarding following a schematic to better understand how the circuit functions. I think the key is understand the schematic and to be able to understand how the different components interact within the design of the circuit.
Mcknib
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I've started using KiCad which is free
Be prepared for a wee bit of frustration though there's a lot to learn perhaps start with the usual easy stuff a nice simple boost to get used to it and actually produce a pcb
Lots of good advice given here and as people have said plenty on u tube to get you started
Be prepared for a wee bit of frustration though there's a lot to learn perhaps start with the usual easy stuff a nice simple boost to get used to it and actually produce a pcb
Lots of good advice given here and as people have said plenty on u tube to get you started
Nostradoomus
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If this ever becomes available grab a copy
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PCB Layout For Musical Effects
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Grubb
Well-known member
Thanks for that link, that series was super helpful!
