Common missing steps between the schematic and PCB layout // KiCad, PartsBox with LoRa, E-Ink, GPS
Channel: Sayanee Basu
Date: 2020-11-28

#pcb #schematic #mistakes
I used to jump from designing the schematic to PCB layout immediately. But there are some common missing steps in between these two steps. We will cover how to select the Manufacturer Part Number, read the datasheet for the order code, chose the footprint, or even consider the mechanical design and go through ordering the parts, price, and lead time. Taking time to consider these intermediary steps will save us time in the future when we eventually get the PCB manufactured in our hands.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
01:13 MPN - datasheet, package type, ordering code, footprint
06:32 Sourcing - internal stock, e-commerce, lead time
09:53 Mechanical - dimensions, connectors, antenna, battery
11:52 Outro

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📻 PRODUCTS MENTIONED
WaveShare 1.54in https://amzn.to/3n7gLtk
Adafruit RFM95W LoRa Radio Transceiver Breakout https://amzn.to/3mF1Qq8

📺 WATCH NEXT
Common datasheet sections to look at when getting started https://youtu.be/lWklOGapYzQ
Getting started with a GPS module // With Adafruit PA1010D and Arduino via I2C or Serial https://youtu.be/S1ASB8kQ5Is
PartsBox vs spreadsheet: Version 2 of my home lab electronic parts stocking system https://youtu.be/9SWd2HBYvfg
Making footprints from scratch // KiCad, GPS PA1010D module https://youtu.be/VesvKjfd3SQ
KiCad Library management with Git submodules https://youtu.be/oXzJFrLo77Y

🎩 DEMO FILES
Schematic of the project shown https://hutscape.com/oak/hardware

🔗 LINKS SHOWN
CDTop PA1010D Datasheet V.03 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O-9RGAwgs2fgtnzJRBa9eB1fAqJt7n_k/view
Adafruit Si7021 Dev Board schematic with AP2112 https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/094/452/original/temperature___humidity_Si7021_sch.png?1598559664
Adafruit PA1010D Dev Board schematic with AP2112 https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/084/182/original/adafruit_products_Mini_GPS_PA1010D_SCh.png?1573765781
AP2112 datasheet https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-files/2471/AP2112.pdf
RoHS and Green information https://www.icbase.com/files/ROHS/ROHS_Exar.pdf
Waveshare 1.54inch E-Ink display module https://www.waveshare.com/1.54inch-e-Paper-Module.htm

🔌 TOOLS USED
https://hutscape.com/tools

🎶 MUSIC AND SOUND EFFECTS
New Morning by TrackTribe from YouTube Audio Library
Sunrise in Paris by Dan Henig from YouTube Audio Library
Nebular Focus by Dan Henig from YouTube Audio Library
View of the Valley by Trevor Garrod from YouTube Audio Library