Larry (Mr. Prototype) on Nostr: Now is a good time to summarize my journey to learn how to design my own PCBs: - I ...
Now is a good time to summarize my journey to learn how to design my own PCBs:
- I procrastinated for a long time due to fear of the time commitment to learn CAD tools (truth: not much time).
- I also procrastinated due to fear of the cost of the physical tools (truth: not much cost)
- Next came fear and frustration with hand placement + soldering of difficult footprints / tiny parts. Learning + practicing improved the outcomes dramatically.
There is still much to learn, but I'm happy with my
- I procrastinated for a long time due to fear of the time commitment to learn CAD tools (truth: not much time).
- I also procrastinated due to fear of the cost of the physical tools (truth: not much cost)
- Next came fear and frustration with hand placement + soldering of difficult footprints / tiny parts. Learning + practicing improved the outcomes dramatically.
There is still much to learn, but I'm happy with my