PCB Design Courses and Certifications

Ralph S Bacon

External Watchdog Panelised PCB and Testing

Learn to build and test an external watchdog timer circuit using a 555 timer IC to prevent microcontroller hang-ups. Includes PCB design, panelization, and practical testing with signal generators and oscilloscopes.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ralph S Bacon

Making a PCB with PCBWay

Learn to design and manufacture a simple PCB using PCBWay's services. Explore the process from submission to delivery, including design inspection, manufacturing, and optional assembly services.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kevin Darrah

The Ultimate Prototype Board - How to Build the Kit

Comprehensive guide to building an advanced prototype board, covering component installation, soldering techniques, and testing procedures for electronics enthusiasts and makers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ralph S Bacon

The Ultimate Switch Bounce Eliminator - Simple and Effective

Explore a hardware solution for switch bounce elimination using a single chip, applicable to various switches including rotary encoders. Learn circuit design, PCB creation, and see real-world results.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ralph S Bacon

How I Designed My Heater Controller - Warning! Mains Voltage

Comprehensive guide to designing and implementing an Arduino-based heater controller, covering circuit design, PCB creation, component sourcing, and project construction with safety considerations for mains voltage.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hackaday

Remoticon 2021 - Debra Ansell Invents Incredibly Clever PCBs

Explore innovative PCB designs for modular LED sculptures and wearables. Learn clever techniques for interconnecting boards, from pressure connectors to rotating joints, pushing the boundaries of electronic creativity.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hackaday

Boggling the Boardhouse - Designing 3D Structures, Circuits, and Sensors from PCBs

Explore innovative PCB design techniques for 3D structures, circuits, and sensors. Learn to overcome common challenges and create unique, functional designs using EAGLE and practical examples.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hackaday

Testing Myths of High-Speed PCB Design

Debunking common misconceptions in high-speed PCB design, focusing on EM fields, inductance paths, glass weave effects, and trace angles for improved circuit performance.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hackaday

The Engineering and Culture of the Mechanical Keyboard

Explore mechanical keyboard design, technology, and subculture. Learn about custom builds, switch modifications, and PCB design. Discover the engineering behind these specialized input devices.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hackaday

Building Beautiful Boards With Star Simpson

Discover techniques for creating visually stunning PCBs, from variable thickness soldermasks to vector art silkscreens, transforming circuit boards into functional works of art.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hackaday

Lasers, Projectors, and Custom Hardware for Epic Interactive Experiences

Explore digital art installations combining projectors, lasers, and custom hardware. Learn about interactive experiences and the technology behind magical user interfaces.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hackaday

PCB Reverse Engineering - Eric Schlaepfer

Explore techniques for reverse engineering 2-layer PCBs with Eric Schlaepfer. Learn about tools, components, package types, markings, block diagrams, and circuit analysis in this comprehensive presentation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Playful Technology

Creating a Custom PCB Arduino Shield

Learn to design and manufacture custom Arduino shields using Fritzing software, enhancing project reliability and robustness while avoiding common breadboard issues.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Digi-Key

USB 3.1 - More Than a Connector: A Solution for PCB Design and RF Engineering

Explore USB Type-C basics, power delivery, and connector design. Learn PCB optimization, RF engineering, and successful connector-PCB matching through simulated examples.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Digi-Key

Hardware Design with the RP2040: Custom PCB Based on the Raspberry Pi Pico

Comprehensive guide to designing a custom PCB for the RP2040 microcontroller, covering schematic creation, PCB layout, fabrication, soldering, and debugging techniques for Raspberry Pi Pico-compatible boards.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video