PCB Design
PCB design Learning Resources
For many wanting to begin working on PCB designs, it’s necessary to familiarize yourself with the software needed to do so. Luckily, there are several tutorials online.
Video series
Below is a tutorial series I will always recommend, as it utilizes KiCad and runs through all the necessary functions one will use throughout a design, as well as the process of actually picking out necessary components, something that I thought many tutorials leave out.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUOaI24LpvQPls1Ru_qECJrENwzD7XImd&si=YHlslgnpStKEVXWZ
Altium training
If you follow the page detailing how to activate your Altium account, you will also have access to their included professional training. This course is GREAT as its self-paced and so high quality, and very good to follow alongside Altium Designer open on your device. The best part is that it's free. https://education.altium.com/
Some circuit design practice
A super common circuit used in countless electrical devices is a LM555 timer circuit, so a great challenge for beginners at this stage, after watching/ reading the introductory documentation for the software, is to now DESIGN! This includes drawing out schematics, assigning footprints, laying out the design, routing, and such. I think for those studying EE, this is also a great application of theory. Not studying EE? An astable LM555 timer circuit is, like I said, very common, so there are lots of examples and designs online. Happy designing!