Mastering Express Pcb: From Schematics To Final Pcb Design

Unlock the power of Express PCB to design, simulate, and create professional PCBs with ease.

What you'll learn

Navigate and utilize the Express PCB interface effectively.

Create and troubleshoot schematic diagrams.

Design PCBs for practical applications like temperature indicators and breath analyzers.

Develop custom components and manage libraries.

Address netlist errors and refine PCB layouts for professional results.

Requirements

A basic understanding of electronics and circuit components. A computer with Express PCB software installed. Interest in PCB design and development.

Description

Express PCB is a powerful tool for designing schematic diagrams and printed circuit boards (PCBs). This course, "Mastering Express PCB," equips learners with the knowledge to navigate the software, design complex circuits, and bring their PCB ideas to life. The course covers interface navigation, schematic creation, custom component design, and practical projects like digital temperature indicators and alcohol breath analyzers.Section-Wise WriteupSection 1: IntroductionThis section introduces the course and highlights the capabilities of Express PCB, setting the stage for learners to explore its interface and tools.Section 2: Express PCB InterfaceLearners are guided through the user interface, including side toolbars and project organization. The section also covers component arrangement, symbol usage, and creating a basic schematic.Section 3: Connecting Other ComponentsThis section focuses on the step-by-step process of connecting circuit components, troubleshooting netlist errors, and ensuring circuit functionality through proper pin and ground terminal connections.Section 4: Projects: Digital Temperature Indicator SchematicLearners create a digital temperature indicator schematic, diving into custom component design, pin configurations, library usage, and schematic validation through netlist checks.Section 5: ToolbarThe toolbar functionalities of Express PCB are explored in detail, with practical demonstrations to solidify understanding.Section 6: Digital Temperature Indicator - PCB DesignBuilding on the schematic, this section transitions to PCB design. Learners will design the layout, configure components, and implement connections for the digital temperature indicator.Section 7: Digital Temperature Indicator Custom Component CreationStudents learn advanced techniques like creating custom components, setting power traces, and finalizing PCB designs.Section 8: Alcohol Breath Analyzer SchematicThis section introduces a second project: designing an alcohol breath analyzer. Topics include custom component creation, sensor integration, seven-segment display connections, and schematic finalization.Section 9: Parked Vehicle Highway FlasherLearners will work on a parked vehicle highway flasher, covering rerouting, netlist checks, and silk layer configurations for enhanced design clarity.Section 10: Alcohol Breath Analyzer PCB DesignThe course culminates with the PCB design for the alcohol breath analyzer, covering multi-layer PCB techniques, copper layers, pad properties, and connection troubleshooting.Section 11: ConclusionThe course concludes with a summary of the skills acquired and an emphasis on applying these techniques to real-world PCB design projects.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to Express PCB

Section 2: Express PCB Interface

Lecture 2 Understanding the Interface

Lecture 3 Side Toolbars

Lecture 4 Understanding the Projects

Lecture 5 Components and Symbols

Lecture 6 Arranging the Components

Lecture 7 Variable Resistor

Section 3: Connecting Other Components

Lecture 8 Connecting the Pins

Lecture 9 Netlist Errors

Lecture 10 Connecting Diode

Lecture 11 Inserting the Transistors

Lecture 12 Inserting Text in Circuit Diagram

Lecture 13 Space Bar

Lecture 14 Ground Terminal

Lecture 15 Detail Fill

Lecture 16 Continues Netlist Error

Lecture 17 Checking of Netlist Error

Section 4: Projects Digital Temperature Indicator Schematic

Lecture 18 Digital Temperature Indicator

Lecture 19 Creating Custom Component

Lecture 20 LCD Display Pin Configuration

Lecture 21 Creating Custom Component out of Buzzer

Lecture 22 Schematic Drawing

Lecture 23 Digital Temperature Indicator Ground Terminal

Lecture 24 Library Symbols - Power Ground

Lecture 25 Check Schematic for Netlist Errors

Lecture 26 Check Schematic for Netlist Errors Continue

Section 5: Toolbar

Lecture 27 How to Use Express PCB

Lecture 28 Side Toolbar With Practical's

Lecture 29 More Details on Express PCB

Section 6: Digital temperature indicator - PCB Design

Lecture 30 Digital Temperature Indicator - PCB Design

Lecture 31 Connector 16 Pin Ribbon (Digikey)

Lecture 32 Transistor

Lecture 33 Placing the Pats and Eases

Lecture 34 Micro Controller

Lecture 35 Buzzer Connectivity and Switcher Connectivity

Section 7: Digital Temperature Indicator Customer Comp Create

Lecture 36 Digital Temperature Indicator Customer comp Create

Lecture 37 3 Pin Button Use

Lecture 38 Power Trace

Lecture 39 Insert Buzzer

Lecture 40 Checking Netlist

Lecture 41 PCB Design

Lecture 42 Final PCB Design

Section 8: Alcohol Breath Analyzer Schematic

Lecture 43 Alcohol Breath Analyzer Schematic

Lecture 44 Integrated Circuits

Lecture 45 Custom Component

Lecture 46 Pin Configuration - Diagram

Lecture 47 ADC Convert

Lecture 48 Arrange the Micro Controller

Lecture 49 Passive Register

Lecture 50 The Creation of Custom Components

Lecture 51 Common Cathode

Lecture 52 Three Register

Lecture 53 Renaming the Components

Lecture 54 Alcohol Sensor

Lecture 55 Create Alcohol Sensor

Lecture 56 Save the Custom Components

Lecture 57 Alcohol Breath Analyzer Ground Terminal

Lecture 58 Placing Wire

Lecture 59 Seven Segment Display Connection

Lecture 60 Connecting Switch

Lecture 61 Connection C2

Lecture 62 There are Three Single Digit Seven Segment Display

Lecture 63 Creating Directly 3 Digit Display

Lecture 64 Cross Connectivity

Lecture 65 Remove the 3 Other Slides

Lecture 66 Placing the PCB

Section 9: Parked Vehicle Highway Flasher

Lecture 67 Parked Vehicle Highway Flasher

Lecture 68 Silk Since Layer

Lecture 69 Silk Since Layer Continue

Lecture 70 Cathode Connected by R8

Lecture 71 Cathode Connected the Power

Lecture 72 Rerouting

Lecture 73 Checking Netlist Rerouting

Lecture 74 Last Part Placing the Components

Lecture 75 Checking Part of the Circuit

Lecture 76 Insert 2 Point Battery

Lecture 77 Connecting to the S1 Switch

Section 10: Alcohol Breath Analyzer PCB Design

Lecture 78 Alcohol Breath Analyzer

Lecture 79 Text Orientation

Lecture 80 Placing the Components

Lecture 81 Top and Bottom Copper Layer

Lecture 82 Set Properties of the Selected Pad

Lecture 83 Default Choosing 0.125walt

Lecture 84 Connection for the Switch

Lecture 85 Connection for the Switch with Power Trace

Lecture 86 Which Number Register of the Resolve

Lecture 87 Continue the Unfinished Design

Lecture 88 Placing the Trace

Lecture 89 Change the Power Trace

Lecture 90 Serious Connection

Lecture 91 D1 will Connected with the Set Up Pin

Lecture 92 Connecting Pins

Lecture 93 Un Group the Component

Lecture 94 3 Pins Connected to the Ground Terminal

Lecture 95 Internal Connections of 3 Digit

Section 11: Conclusion

Lecture 96 Conclusion Express SCH and Express PCB

Electronics enthusiasts and hobbyists. Engineering students and professionals in electronics or electrical fields. Individuals looking to master PCB design tools. Anyone interested in translating circuit ideas into functional PCBs.