various check lists to avoid screwing up electronic manufacturing projects

====== before designing ======

parts:
  * ensure you have enough parts locally
  * prefer parts with high availability and multiple distributors

====== after designing ======

schematic:
  * BOM: put part ordering information, or use description for generic parts

board:
  * run rats nest to ensure all is connected
  * run DRC
  * ensure non-plated through hole (e.g. mounting hole) have copper clearance (else it will be manufactured as plated hole)
  * ensure outline is present and uses 0.1 mm lines
  * ensure the text next to the LEDs, header pins, and test points are the right ones
  * remove floating trace stubs (disable pad/subcircuit visibility, and show planes as wireframe)
  * place project/board name and version
  * place ordering number text under a component, or on panel rails
  * place reference designators for assembly
  * check solder mask (e.g. tented holes) and solder paste (e.g. through hole pins)
  * check outline copper pullback
  * check output gerbers
  * print gerber and place components to check footprints (particularly if new) and spacing