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Extra eyes for PDB schematic and layout?

frankcohen
frankcohen over 3 years ago
Hi 14-ers, this is my first post to the forums. I hope it's not too strange of a question. I am excited to be working on a new open-source platform (hardware and software) for making mobile storytelling experiences. (https://github.com/frankcohen/ReflectionsOS). I hired a freelance PCB designer to take my breadboard and create the schematic and layout. I will be taking the design to a board assembly company to build prototypes - along the path to manufacturing. I am new to the PCB designer community. Is it acceptable practice to ask other PCB designers here to review the schematic and layout? Is Element14 forums the right place? Should I hire someone to be a reviewer? I'm thinking the more eyes on it the better it will be. -Frank

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  • phoenixcomm
    phoenixcomm over 3 years ago in reply to frankcohen +4
    in my humble opinion KiCAD is easier. if you need a lib look at https://componentsearchengine.com/library/kicad?gclid=CjwKCAiA55mPBhBOEiwANmzoQpXpShTIAry47xyqGrn2gSiOZcd8LUDfg2VnVBLQAX2O_0tDYDq-5BoCa-IQAvD_BwE…
  • frankcohen
    frankcohen over 3 years ago +4
    The board layout, front and back: I will be publishing the EasyEDA project and Gerber files this week. -Frank
  • Andrew J
    Andrew J over 3 years ago +3
    I’d be careful with this sort of request to be honest. If, as you say, you have hired four designers to come up with an acceptable solution, you really need to trust what they say to you. If you can’t…
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  • shabaz
    shabaz over 3 years ago

    I saw this project today, which might have enough information for you to be able to compare with what your PCB designers comes back with, to see if their layout is in a reasonable ballpark to what could be expected.

    https://open-smartwatch.github.io/

    There is a 36mm PCB version, and a slightly larger (40x40 mm square) GPS version there (the latter is a work in progress but there are schematics and photos of the PCB to look at). 

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  • shabaz
    shabaz over 3 years ago

    I saw this project today, which might have enough information for you to be able to compare with what your PCB designers comes back with, to see if their layout is in a reasonable ballpark to what could be expected.

    https://open-smartwatch.github.io/

    There is a 36mm PCB version, and a slightly larger (40x40 mm square) GPS version there (the latter is a work in progress but there are schematics and photos of the PCB to look at). 

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  • frankcohen
    frankcohen over 3 years ago in reply to shabaz

    I love what Paul does with his smartwatch. He inspired me to take on my Reflections project. Yes, I agree about comparing board designs. Thank you. -Frank

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