Learn how to create a custom Arduino shield from scratch in this comprehensive 2-hour tutorial. Master the entire process, from drawing schematics and PCB layout to manufacturing and programming your board. Gain hands-on experience with EasyEDA software as you add Arduino headers, connect components, and incorporate features like power LEDs, servos, external power support, MOSFETs, and I2C temperature sensors. Follow along with step-by-step instructions on component placement, PCB layout optimization, and design finalization. Discover tips for purchasing components and ordering PCBs. Finally, build and test your custom shield, verifying functionality of various features including LED blinking, temperature sensing, MOSFET operation, and servo control.
How to Make Custom Board - Arduino Shield in 2 Hours - Full Tutorial
Overview
Syllabus
Start a new project in EasyEDA
Add Arduino headers into schematic
Creating Arduino PCB with headers only
Connecting headers
Add Power LED
Add Servos
Add External Power support
Add MOSFET to Arduino
Add User LED
Add I2C Temperature sensor
Schematic annotation
Checking schematic
Component placement in PCB
Start PCB Layout: setup rules and route it
Improve Layout - Add Polygons & Planes
Add Text
Checking Finished PCB
Buying components
Ordering PCB
Building your boards
Testing User LED - Blink
Testing Temperature sensor
Testing MOSFET
Testing Servos
Thank you
Taught by
Robert Feranec
