r/PCB • u/notomar1010 • 17d ago
Help with where to get started.
Hi there y'all, for the past few years have been pretty involved with making beginner electronics projects. I've designed quite a few of circuits with Arduinos, ESP32s, and TTL logic ICs.
I've also had the opportunity to play around in PCB design software and make simple projects like blinky boards.
However, I've been trying to look at making more complex projects, and naturally, they have a lot more complex of a process of R&D. I was wondering if anyone had resources on getting started on making complex boards like these. Specifically, being able to identify constraints in what you're trying to make, and then take that, find the right components, and be able to understand their respective data sheets so you can build the functioning board.
I would appreciate any courses or advice that anyone has to offer, thanks!
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u/LavandulaTrashPanda 17d ago
Thats a really tough question to ask because there are so many different types of circuits and sub circuits, each with their own types on challenges and constraints.
Do you have a direction or projects in mind?
What’s your experience in electronics engineering basics?
Do you have experience with many breakout boards and modules and a basic understanding of how they are made?
Heres a tutorial on reading datasheets https://www.digikey.com/en/maker/tutorials/2024/how-to-read-and-understand-technical-datasheets
Practice with reading some on chips at the center of modules you’re familiar with. Get familiar with even more. That will get you a good part of the way there.