Custom DIY Keyboard Design and Build: PCB Layout Improvement - Part 5

Learn advanced PCB layout optimization techniques in this 54-minute tutorial focusing on improving power distribution, signal integrity, and professional documentation for a custom keyboard design. Master essential skills including power plane optimization for USB and voltage regulators, strategic ground plane stitching, impedance-controlled routing, and proper documentation practices through designator placement, text annotations, and licensing. Follow detailed demonstrations of quality assurance steps like thermal relief verification, net connectivity checks, and track width adjustments for 50-ohm impedance matching. Part of a comprehensive DIY keyboard design series, access the complete project files on GitHub and EasyEDA to practice these professional PCB layout techniques while building your own custom keyboard.