checklist
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
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