From Rats Nest to a complete PCB layout in 10 steps, , Designing a Lo Ra GPS tracker in Ki Cad

, pcb, layout, kicad In this video, I share some steps to take our PCB design from a bare rats nest to a complete PCB layout. I had episodes where I tried to finish my routes, but it got messier and messier because I went in without any process or thoughts. I did some research and here I share 10 steps that we can take to make the routing a lot easier. As the classic saying goes PCB design is 90 placement and 10 routing. Some links below are affiliate. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. TIMESTAMPS and LINKS 0:00 Intro Getting to Blinky course 1:12 Step 1 Schematic 1:47 Step 2 Grid 2:27 Step 3 Net Classes PCBWay Capabilities 3:09 Step 4 Component placement 4:21 Step 5 Physical considerations 18650 battery 5:21 Step 6 PCB Outline 6:16 Step 7 Silkscreen 6:48 Step 8 Filled Zones 7:34 Step 9 Routing 8:37 S