Design Your First PCB: From Concept to Board

This workshop introduces you to the entire printed circuit board (PCB) design process, from the initial idea to the creation of your own board. You'll discover why creating a custom PCB can be a high-performance alternative to using standard modules and review the essential electronic concepts for designing reliable circuits. Through hands-on exercises, you'll learn to read and interpret component datasheets, understand the practical differences between analog and digital electronics, and use open-source PCB design software to transform a schematic into a complete PCB. We'll cover the process of sending a PCB to manufacturing, component selection and purchasing, and explore open-source options. Whether you're a maker, a student, or a future engineer, whether you're a complete beginner or not, this workshop will give you the tools to design your own PCB. At the end of this workshop, a small PCB will be given. :)