Beginners guide to PCB design with EasyEda Part 1

[@garycrockett4477]

Colin, thanks for your efforts. Also, I appreciate you not "cramming" these tutorials all into a single 10 minute video. Thanks for taking the time to do it right for us newbies.

[@Chickey]

Thanks Gary, really appreciate the kind comments.

[@pcbdesignhub1847]

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[@donepearce]

Good stuff. When using net ports, particularly over several sheets, I always use copy and paste to make sure there are no typos. And of course, don't forget to put the No Connection X on all unused pins. That way you can use all the error checking functions properly. Error checking is one area where Easyeda can have problems. If you think you have fixed all the errors but it still shows some, save, close and reopen the project. Chances are they will then be gone.

[@qcnck2776]

This is the clearest and well organised tutorial on EasyEDA that I have seen. Very helpful. Thanks so much

[@Chickey]

Glad it was helpful!

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[@drelmetbrown]

Thanks Colin for this first tutorial. I tried to be clever and went straight to create PCB, hours later with nothing gained, watched Part 1 and well on the way now. It is a bit daunting at first but quite simple with the right guide....

[@Chickey]

Many thanks for the kind words, good to know it has helped :-)

[@genkidama7385]

just one thing : your webcam feed is covering the properties box. i believe in the right bottom corner would be a more suited place for this widget.

[@shvideo1]

Nice and neat schematic with some cool features, like the net port, explained very well. Love the commentary as well on the keys you use. A great tutorial! Much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to put it together.

[@Chickey]

Glad you liked it! I had been getting a bit worried of late as got a few comments re audio which i'll look at again but i thought it wasn't that bad :-)

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[@AdamWelchUK]

Nice tutorial Colin. I’ve been guilty (still am if I’m honest) of trying to cram all my components into one diagram. Next time I’ll split it up. Cheers

[@Chickey]

Thanks Adam it's one of those things where if it helps one person i'll be happy, i know i struggled with somethings when i first started so be great if i can help somone avoid those easy mistakes.

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[@the_persuader509]

This was so fantastically crystal clear. You took a daunting piece of software and made it much easier to use. Thanks!

[@santosvella]

This is a great guide for other people Colin. Kudos for doing this.

[@Chickey]

Thanks rob, appreciate it.

[@pcbdesignhub1847]

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[@ytnax]

Excellent Colin! You made this soooo easy to absorb and understand. Keep up the great work!

[@poorboybmx2511]

Best EasyEDA tutorior on KZbin, thank you

[@bipolarchemist]

For those of us without a mouse and only a single button, ESC should achieve the same thing as a right click in most instances.

[@ARMYStrongHOOAH17]

Great video. I think it's a good idea, though, for everyone using EasyEDA to always check the components you're putting into the diagram to make sure they are the correct PCB footprint. I can't tell you how many times I just click the one right there on the side of the screen only to find out they're surface mount footprints instead of through hole, or visa versa.

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[@drabodows]

Really nice intro to EasyEDA. The block workflow is a very good technique to learn. Thank you.

[@SmithyScotland]

Thank you for this guide. I'm still using Frizing but thinking it's time to move to something more modern

[@pulesjet]

LOL, My short term memory is SPAZZED out. That's the main issue. I need to do something 40 times before it sticks.

[@Chickey]

I only realised this week that you can do board designs in frizting, in the past I've used it for schematic and breadboard layouts.

[@pulesjet]

@@Chickey LOL, I've use PAINT on simple boards.

[@johninyork]

I loved your video series and it has inspired me to build my first PCB using EasyEDA, where's a good resource to check out my layout for correctness - it's passed all of the DRC checks. It only took me two days to learn as your videos where clear and to the point.

[@Chickey]

Hi Really sorry for the delay. the fabrication house your going to use should have their requirements as to what they are able to make.

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[@genkidama7385]

wow this was so educative. and your accent makes it even better !

[@prettypointlessvideo]

This is absolutely brilliant. Cheers mate gonna check out part 2 now :)

[@Chickey]

Thanks

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[@dmmusic9581]

Was you trying to draw a swash sticker at 4:30?!

[@Chickey]

Most definitely not it was random scribbles.

[@tomatexelon]

I am totally new, Does the Net port arrow direction matter? I notice that when you connected the led, you were rotating it. Is that just for looks?

[@mikehensley78]

Man! So many answers in this video! Thank you!

[@Chickey]

Many thanks for the kind words, good to know it has helped :-)

[@hhampton]

Colin, I seldom am able to find all the components I want to use in the databases. If I use the standard generic symbols I never know if I will be able to find the correct outlines on the board.

[@Chickey]

It can be a lottery with components especially when using user submitted ones. Sadly i've found it's a case of trial and error and noting which ones work for future use.

[@pcbdesignhub1847]

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[@MxMasterKZ]

Hi, Colin. What about easyeda simulation? (:

[@Chickey]

I've honestly not used it at all

[@donnygreen498]

Hi there can u help me out on this all l get is this u cannot drag a part to the canvas, please click the part and move the cursor to the canvas and than right click to place it am doing that but nothing seems to works unless am doing something wrong

[@dannyjensen4954]

Very helpful. Excellent job! I learned so much in a short time. Very good scope / project selection.

[@Chickey]

Great to hear!

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[@kickbaktube]

Thanks for the video. Off to watch number 2

[@followthetrawler]

Colin, thanks for this series. I'm just coming back to PCB design after many years - back when we used to lay it out by hand with tape! A bit late to the party here, but I wondered what your monitor was? Thanks in advance.

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[@Magic-Smoke]

Nice Colin. I learned a few things even though I also have a mountain of boards from JLCPCB already.

[@Chickey]

Thanks for the kind comments John, was unsure if i should do a video like this but many are starting out so hopefully it shall help some folks.

[@Magic-Smoke]

I think a follow up video on tips, tricks and traps would be good! We’ve all made mistakes and it’s would be good to ‘out’ them for the benefit of newcomers

[@Chickey]

@@Magic-Smoke Yeah definitely, it's so easy to make mistakes. Filming something like this is really distracting so for example in my haste i chose reversed the pins on the power input for example doh. I maybe need to start making a sort of script.

[@Magic-Smoke]

@@Chickey I didn't mean filming mistakes, more along the lines of 'PCB design clangers' - lol

[@Chickey]

@@Magic-Smoke Me too getting the power input polarity the wrong way around would be pretty disastrous lol.

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

I have a box I purchased which has a 12 pb keypad, I want to take out the original pcb and create my own, repurposing the small enclosure. Is there a way to place pads on the board by using x y measurements so I can place the pushbuttons in the same location as the original board?

[@vimaljks]

Hi Colin every time i import the design to pdf for etching printing it create the wrong scale any ideas to change to what I've drawn to scale.

[@Chickey]

hi really sorry but i've not tried to do it with etching. You may need to check that your not changing to scaling so printing it 1 to 1, avoid scale to fit etc in your print settings.

[@muhammadrafiqulislamkhan6994]

Thank you coling. Does this right for the beginner who wants to use this software?

[@jimmyjohnny3779]

Are you planning to do any more of these PCB tutorials?

[@amarj845]

Are all those grounds separate for each module. Or they all connect to the same ground

[@jimmyjohnny3779]

Nice video 👍 How did you rotate the components?

[@Chickey]

Hi It's space if memory serves.

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[@Kosh42EFG]

Nice video. I'm trying to place the accent, though. Where about in the NE?

[@Chickey]

Grew up Wallsend and now just a little further north in northumberland

[@utkf16]

@@Chickey I was going to ask the same I thought you were from the same (ish) neck of the woods. Canny video marra and I will be following the rest

[@jeffdunehew]

I can't be the first one to think you look like Simon Pegg, can I? Awesome video thanks for the guide.

[@Chickey]

haha i wish i were a penny behind him

[@metallicaandchimaira]

Im no engineer but I am very eager to learn electronics. I am trying to make my own pcb boards so I could make a compact lighting source that I can place in the lamps and lights that I make.

[@ChunkySteveo]

I prefer "Viking Colin" to "well groomed Colin" :) :) I need to get back into PCB design and fab - can't wait for the next parts!

[@Chickey]

A slight continuity error there lol

[@ChunkySteveo]

@@Chickey You noticed you wired your barrel jack up wrong too? 5V to the sleeve, not the pin? You said to wire it to pin 1, but attached it to 2? 😀

[@Chickey]

Stephen Ludgate yeah Eagle eyes Brian spotted it too, I’d say I was nervous as I was filming or I could just be an idiot 😂

[@ChunkySteveo]

@@Chickey I'd echo the camera nerves!! It's amazing how you can fall apart when you hit the record button!! Haha

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[@Delorean29]

I have 3 different pcb! How do I place the stamphole myself in the right place so I can order 3 different pcb in one pcb board?

[@Richie_]

This has helped me tons. Thanks.

[@danieljohnsopardenilla997]

How do you insert screw terminals and header pins?

[@electronicseternity9210]

Excuse me for the blunt question, can I know why does EasyEDA does not automatically generate holes/pad for Vcc and GNB which can be used as power supply to the board.

[@Chickey]

Hi, there are many methods for supplying power so it would not be a good idea to generate holes automatically.

[@hywelthomas7797]

Am wondering which part of Wales your accent is from Sounds like South Wales ? Thank you for your VIDEO..

[@robertheselwood4207]

Everytime I add a +V or a GND symbol and then go to PCB design, I get a message or box that tells me there are some unfinished NETS asks me to check for them. Even doing exactly as you did. So you don't actually create a schematic in one go with wires and components, you build? each part of it. Thanks

[@ericoudammerveld424]

Brilliant explanation!

[@Chickey]

Glad you liked it!

[@snowglider400]

Hi Colin. amazing job. I am a software developer that don't have any understanding of electronic design any recommendation of where to start for DIY self teach on electronic design ?

[@captainthiccnick]

Can I export the diagram and print it out appropriately sized on htp?

[@christopherconkright1317]

Not sure you are still reading these I never built aboard. I know what i want the board to do but I don't know how to get there. I don't know what any of the parts mean etc etc is there a video for I know nothing about PCB. I want it to control temperature from a thermocouple and be able to set times go to this temp for this long. Is the a person that can do it for reasonable price or a website that takes my ideal and builds the PCB for me?

[@currentwayslhvpower1869]

Thank you for sharing your tutorial video.

[@aPerson21313]

Could you please explain what the circuits mean?

[@lewymartain8267]

Just one thing my friend. Set your Mic Volume a bit higher and its very difficult to see your screen and what your doing. Great tutorial from a fellow Tyne and wear follower.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@1973jdmc]

Excellent start. You need to slow down a wee bit for those of us that have no idea where anything is

[@dane6497]

no... just watch it again?

[@Chickey]

Thanks and will try to watch my speed, you could also try watching it 1/2 speed maybe.

[@redelectron8575]

Its wonderful😍 Thank you for sharing this knowledge

[@durairaj8838]

Thank you very much collin

[@Chickey]

You are very welcome

[@theUsesOFnot]

Great video. First one I found that goes slow and explains the basics clearly. I'm trying to put a schematic together that includes a relay module. When I try to convert to PCB it says "the pin numbers can't find the same pad numbers". The relay module has 4 holes in the corners of its PCB. How can I add this to my schematic? On my PCB I just want space to mount the relay PCB.

[@Chickey]

Hi if it's a user submitted design it may have issues, have you tried one of the other designs from the library of components?

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[@darylsummer1424]

Hi Colin, thanks for the Video. I'm new to circuit design and need all the help I can get. Can you please place your video overlay of yourself somewhere else so I can see what items you are selecting. Thanks.

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[@TheHalfLike]

Thank you! Great video!

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[@the_garbageman]

great audio quality

[@namero999]

Really nice intro. Could it be that the connections to the dc barrel are reversed...?

[@Chickey]

They are indeed, on concentrating to film/record what I said I was connecting and what I connected were incorrect. Sadly you can’t overlay a correction without deleting and reuploading :-(

[@namero999]

@@Chickey Happens :) Just dropping the comment in case other viewers are wondering. Really great video series, I've learnt quite a few tricks!! Thanks.

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[@shsftech3792]

This is awesome man! thank you!

[@Chickey]

Thank you and No problem!

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[@deepanshusingh8755]

I am a beginner should I use EagleCAD or go with EasyEDA ?

[@Chickey]

I guess it depends on your purpose and how far your going to go with it. I think if your going to go down the route of 4+ layer boards and very intricate designs then you would be better off with EagleCAD however if your a hobbist and looking for an easier route into board design i'd go for EasyEDA.

[@manmangy]

Excellent Work.

[@pulesjet]

I incurred some Brain Damages a few years ago. My leaning abilities seem to have been involved. I find it seriously difficult to remember all the commands and ways to do this stuff. THAT SUCKS.

[@Chickey]

I hope this series helps to guide you through the process.

[@ngosaroydmutale7868]

Excellent..on point

[@Chickey]

Much appreciated

[@thegreatest3402]

Hey students would u like to make a quick 200 For a handheld game pcb mod and schematic

[@Two_Bears]

So helpful, thanks!

[@drakevelazquez8728]

Looking like Scott from Star Trek. Maybe uncle or brother? Good info thank you

[@Chickey]

Haha you think so? ;-)

[@pearlboy]

Nice and simple...

[@jp040759]

Could not watch. Audio is too quiet. Looked like it was a good tutorial. Wish I could have viewed it.

[@MrDoctorrLove]

Super helpful!

[@RixtronixLAB]

Nice video, keep it up, thanks :)

[@lipiosanchez]

LEGEND!

[@Chickey]

Many thanks for the kind words, good to know it has helped :-)

[@waltperko8742]

Where are the wiring tools? your little video in the upper right corner is blocking out view!

[@Chickey]

Sorry yes that was blocked out unfortunately, shall ensure they are not for any future videos.

[@unlokia]

Hello and thanks. I am not sure we need your handsome face in a window, as it obscures the very elements you are trying to teach us how to use. Nevertheless, thank you very much :) GOD bless you Sir. Matthew.

[@mark-cs2rq]

Hi. You are awesome men. I like your videos but still not understand. I like to make pcb project with screen some buttons encoders and lights for simhub. Can you help my.? please.? i pay..

[@seditiousmonkeyart]

You skipped a critical item for a beginners video. You assumed we already knew how to create a project. First things first!

[@Gamingvidsss]

me looking away from the video thinking he said ezidiot 😂

[@MoJo9919]

I could not follow your curser nor find what you were selecting, and I put the speed down to 75. When you are a complete begging we need to be able to follow you, I have to select English captions to follow you. I appreciate your efforts in teaching us how to use the software that you use but please think about the slow starters , make your pointer larger or a colour, just a suggestion from a slow begginer

[@thegreatest3402]

Anyone here mind doing some schematics for a project I’m working on I have a low budget…I’m willing to pay installments

[@rogernevez5187]

Vincent van Gogh ????

[@enzoruberto]

Wearing headphones while watching this 🤨

[@marcobassini3576]

You put the box with your face (nobody cares about) right above the tools palette where all the action was taking place. Additionally the audio is awful. Didn't you check your videos before uploading?

[@billyeast6819]

crap[ audio

[@TheSoundtec]

Can't see crap.