Mastering PCB Part Placement: Plan the Perfect Layout with Flux

Avoid the most common PCB design mistakes with this PCB layout and component placement tutorial! Learn essential tips for PCB routing, iterative placement, and using tools like the ratsnest to create clean and efficient designs. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this video covers PCB design best practices to help you avoid spaghetti-like traces and optimize your layouts, whether you're manually designing or using an auto-router. Master PCB layout techniques and take your PCB design skills to the next level!


🔗 Resources
Layout Design Rules: https://docs.flux.ai/reference/layout...
Selector Based Design Rules System: https://docs.flux.ai/reference/pcb-la...


🧠 Copilot Prompts Used
@copilot, in a table format, recommend preferred trace widths for the different nets in this project, considering JLCPCB's manufacturing capabilities.


Timestamps
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:17 - PCB Design Mistake (My story)
00:02:08 - Mechanical constraints
00:02:44 - Logical sectioning
00:04:23 - Start with a centerpiece (Main IC)
00:05:24 - Datasheet PCB Layout Guide
00:06:20 - PCB 3D Viewer
00:07:01 - Design Rules
00:07:58 - PCB Stackup and Via Config
00:08:44 - PCB Trace Widths
00:11:21 - Outro


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