How To Learn PCB Design (My Thoughts, Journey, and Resources) - Phil's Lab #87

Recommendations on how to approach learning PCB and hardware design, including my journey, thoughts on university courses, IPC CID, ECAD tools, and resource tips.
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Dave Jones PCB Design PDF: alternatezone.com/electronics...
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[TIMESTAMPS]
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Altium Designer Free Trial
01:24 Why Learn PCB Design (Unlocking New Electronics)
03:52 Why Learn PCB Design (Career)
04:47 Problems With University Courses
05:37 My Initial PCB Design Journey
09:01 Key point: Learn by doing and challenge yourself!
10:14 Open-Source Hardware
11:16 Get Your PCBs Manufactured!
12:02 Thoughts on IPC and IPC CID
13:08 ECAD Tools (KiCad, Altium Designer, ...)
14:04 Beginner PCB Design PDF Tutorial
14:37 Design Reviews
15:56 UA-cam and Courses (Robert Feranec, Phil's Lab)
16:39 Rick Hartley (Videos, Books)
18:02 Outro