How to Make Custom ESP32 Board in 3 Hours | Full Tutorial

In this tutorial you will learn how to draw schematic, do PCB layout, manufacture your board and programming.
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Chapters:
00:00 Start a new project in EasyEDA
04:00 Add ESP32 into schematic
05:00 Add CP2102N
05:48 Add AMS1117-3.3
06:41 Add USB connector
07:43 Add ESD, Transistors, Buttons
09:33 Add Capacitors
14:06 Add Resistors
18:29 Add LED
19:12 Drawing schematic: Buttons + ESP32
25:42 Connecting: USB to UART
36:19 Connecting: LED, Power
40:28 Connecting: Series resistors, Connectors
47:40 ESP32 vs S2 reference schematic
51:55 CP2102N Errata
56:23 Adding titles
59:20 Annotating schematic
1:00:47 Fixing errors in schematic
1:02:24 Importing schematic to PCB
1:03:25 Component placement
1:20:39 Start PCB Layout: setup rules, stackup and route it
1:47:50 Updating schematic and importing changes to PCB
2:07:39 Running DRC check and fixing errors on PCB
2:11:32 Drawing polygons
2:21:35 Updating tracks to 50OHMs, improving power connections
2:28:23 Adding text
2:41:04 Ordering PCB: Gerber files
2:42:40 Ordering board assembly: BOM, Pick and place
2:46:37 Ordering additional components
2:50:52 Boards received! Check them
2:52:20 Programming: Setup
2:53:53 Programming: Blink (Example)
2:55:03 Programming: Controlling LED over Internet (WiFi Example)
2:56:32 Thank you very much

[@RobertFeranec]

Thank you for watching. PS: Project is here: oshwlab.com/robertferanec/esp32-tutorial

[@EFazy]

Dear Robert! I've just created a 2 layer board in EasyEDA, thanks for this awesome tutorial! I have a question in my mind however... My board is an H-Bridge which will handle 10A current spikes, a few amp countinous current. (I upgrade my kid's electric tractor)... So I just did the layout, and I have some space on the board to route a few tracks on both side a top of each other (for example from the MOSFETs to motor connector) If I do this, should I put VIAs along the way to connect the two sides multiple time, or is just ok if the connection is made in the two ends (THT connector and FET had been used) Thanks, Peter

[@RobertFeranec]

@@EFazy that's super cool. I am very happy this tutorial helped. PCB tracks can withstand high currents (I have some videos about burning PCB tracks) + I discuss high current PCB design with Steve Sandler. I don't know how wide are your tracks, but you can use Saturn PCB calculator (free software) to double check if you would need paralell tracks. 10A is not so much - it may not be necessary, especially if your input - output are on the same side of PCB - in that case most current will probably flow on one side anyway. However, having GND plane on the other side may help with possible EMC / EMI reduction (which may not be relevant in your case). kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZXPf2uYfdxgrZI kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXu0mmysmKiKY6c

[@burakkrkl4689]

The most beautiful saying "PERFECT" I've ever heard in my life ( I will use that voice sample on my home assistant wallpanel if @robertferanec allows it 🙄). Excellent job. I am using these boards in my house automation system without knowing how they work internally. Now I have a good idea of how this kind of system works.

[@Taki7o7]

Why not using USB-C tho? :D Personally hate the boards not coming with USB-C already because the other connectors die even faster :(

[@kennethbeal]

Thank you so much for this! Want to say, @2:52:52 (palindrome :) ), I see you using a web page from DroneBotWorkshop. I've been learning a lot from his videos! That's so cool. Am helping my nephew write video games, and I plan to introduce him to "smaller computers" this Christmas, with displays and PictoBlox which is like MIT's Scratch, which can run on esp32 etc. Thank you again!

[@ilovehotcakes]

This is just what I have been looking for. Thank you for putting so much useful information in one video instead of me needing to search up a bunch of videos!

[@bubbl_media]

Thank you so much! This is an awesome tutorial, from the real beginning to a working pcb. No one shows so much details as you! Thank you!

[@TYGAMatt]

Inspirational! I'm in process trying to design a PCB for a motorcycle CDI. I was really stuck today but your video has given me a bunch of new ideas and a lot of enthusiasm. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. Perfect!

[@ctbram0627]

I am just getting into designing my own PCB's and this is going to be my first project as you have covered every single step. Great job. I can't think of anything more you could have done short of coming to the house and building it all with me. Thanks

[@konturgestalter]

These practical videos are the best, so much to learn. WOuld be great to see more of them! these are really helpful! Thanks for the hard work on this

[@alanyukeroo]

I just wanted to say thank you for this excellent video. Your explanation was exactly what I was looking for and I learned so much from it!

[@andrewna4095]

Great video mate! Even though I have already made 30+ different PCBs, still learned a few new tricks! Amazing. Keep up the good stuff!

[@DavidSikesII]

A fantastic tutorial, and what I learned here is about to get put to use. So much good information packed into a few hours. Thank you very much, I learned a lot in a short period. Subscribed!

[@hedleyfurio]

Another awesome contribution to the community 👍 , having started doing layout on light tables using vellum and bishop tape all I can say is this generation of engineers have no excuse for producing nothing short of excellent designs . Modern tools and your guidance and generosity of sharing many years of your experience is all they need . Having purchased your Cadence course a few years back it saved me $ 1000’s of dollars of wasted time getting to know the tool chain 🙏👍👏

[@RobertFeranec]

Totally agree. I wish I had the same possibilities when I was a teenager. PS: Thank you very much for buying our courses, you support helps with creating this free content.

[@mav29]

perfect I had been looking for tutorials like this, I just passed by while I'm looking for another tutorial for work related, i came to this. This is really great

[@7GIGEO7]

A great tutorial from start to the very end, you went through all the necessary steps without any skipping of content and with lots of aspects explained. I really enjoyed the whole video. Thank you Robert!

[@rohandesigns]

One of the best professional pcb designing tutorial 👌 so far. A to Z steps for pcb development... thank you for such an awesome tutorial...

[@JohnMChen-rt4uw]

What a fantastic work, a comprehensive guide. I appreciate you sharing the entire process of creating the idea from scratch.

[@ExplorerGoswami]

You are doing a great job @Robert. Your videos are loaded with information. Kudos ! Keep it up 👍

[@jarrodvsinclair]

Great video! love to have this all in a single video!

[@ethanbluestein7617]

I understood very little about electronics going into the video. Your step by step instructions really helped clarify some concepts I didn't fully grasp. I am looking forward to watching more. Thank you for the great video.

[@RoySATX]

I learned more from this video than the previous half dozen. Thanks!

[@kitastro]

thank you for everything. I especially like when you talk to so many various experts

[@neilAneerGAmAI]

Great video. Thanks for showing every step, even the repetitive "boring" stuff.

[@dbergusa]

Excellent video. It is a nice intro to these boards and what the circuits are doing inside. Great Job.

[@originuk]

Thank you Robert! I am amazed at how serious you are about having fun! Gold medal!

[@RobertFeranec]

:)

[@ergindemir7366]

Nice to see the corrected wroom-32E easyeda model in action. It took me a long time to let them correct it.

[@theIntuitionist]

Phenomenal resource. thanks for being so incredibly through. Super helpful

[@val5ntin]

Thanks for the great tutorial, Robert! At first I was a little discouraged by the 3 hours, but it is by far the best tutorial I have seen so far on this subject. And now I discovered others of your quality videos, 8-9 hours in total. :)

[@RobertFeranec]

Thank you for watching and leaving nice comment

[@EDGARDOUX1701]

This lesson is great Robert! Going thru Altium,Thank you!

[@AndrewKiethBoggs]

Thank you so much for posting Robert!

[@miguelake288]

Hi Robert, Thank you for the great video! Great content as always I would like to share a little tip: When you are routing a line on the top layer, and you want to pass to the bottom layer through a VIA (e.g., at 01:35:15), you can just switch the layer on the "Layers and objects" box, and it creates the VIA automatically from your current layer to the one to which you changed to (instead of (1) stopping the routing command, (2) placing the VIA, (3) switching the layer, and (4) starting the routing command again).

[@ratbagley]

I was just thinking that. Little tricks....

[@madhukeshnp]

Learnt lot of things on this tutorial. Brilliant man he is.

[@hamadageneral4645]

Dude this is on clutch!!! Thanks so much

[@egomalego]

This is awesome! Tnank you so much for doing a throurough tutorial!

[@shourovpal2168]

Man !! you made me feel proud❤ A big thank you!!

[@konstantinz6404]

Fantastic work, Robert!

[@gearscodeandfire]

Super helpful for people like me dipping their toes into custom assembled boards!

[@manolisteletos8274]

Amazing work Robert thank you for providing us with your knowledge.

[@georgeocean3319]

I REALLY CAN'T FIND WORDS, THIS VIDEO IS MIRACLE... ROBERT THANK YOU VERY-VERY MUCH, YOU CHANGE MY LIFE

[@patricktilley8355]

Nice man! Very very nice! You are definitely good at your craft!

[@Alex-pn8om]

Hi Robert, thank you for this great video. I enjoyed watching!

[@JorgeoftheJungle]

You are the man Robert! Thank you!

[@ZenoModiff]

i just like the video tutorial .... this is the classic one i was searching for no lagging and no other stuff just straight to the point ... just loved it ❣

[@maning005]

Your tutorial is very informative. Thank you Robert.

[@garyh8093]

I am absolutely awestruck from this video, amazing! I have watched some of your other Altium ones, and will be purchasing at least one of your Fedevel courses today. Can I ask one question? What about vias in pads? Is it something to be avoided? Guidelines? Thank you so much!

[@captiveimage]

Awesome video. Really detailed. Thank you!

[@noar421]

It is so satisfying to watch. All tips and explanations are also very usefull. Thanks a lot for this!!

[@anthonycalia1317]

Thank you for such a comprehensive and educational video.

[@alexfontenot4963]

Thanks! I appreciate the long form content that really shows how it all comes together

[@RobertFeranec]

Thank you very much for your support and nice comment.

[@antoniocardenas4678]

Good job! I Like the way you make pcb layout ! Great Master

[@engineerdanny7569]

wow exactly what i wanted...thanks for uploading

[@tahsunglee7085]

Amazing video , really this is the best channel, I hope more videos like this one

[@maximus6884]

Your channel has taken the community so far ahead!

[@RobertFeranec]

Thank you very much

[@chentecorreo]

Simple, good work!!!

[@Nocare89]

This was fantastic. Much appreciated

[@alimochtaar]

Finally, This is what im looking for, thank you, Sir!

[@MohammadHefny_HefnySco]

I am a big fan of your videos. As an easyeda user this is an iconic video for me .. very useful and informative .... thank you ...

[@RSP13]

Another great video in KZbin'S history.

[@skylineza16]

Thank you so much man! The license worked

[@yayser]

Where were you 2 months ago..I learned all by myself the hard way:) Anyway thanks for the great video!

[@mohitrahaman]

Wonderful tutorial. Thanks Robert.

[@xdrunk9810]

Thank you for your help! It works perfectly!

[@sammyiyi7136]

THANK YOU ROBERTS! YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER! It was a breeze for me since I had already taken you introductory Altium training on Udemy 2yrs ago. Most of the steps, mouse movements etc (except the 3D view controls) are very similar to Altium environment!. And it is much simpler to use and get started quickly than Altium especially bcos of the component and foot print library!

[@hiteck007]

You make this look so easy. I have never seen software like this let alone used it. SMD's are so hard to work with too.

[@madbotanist3605]

You are a genius, I will learn a lot from this. Thank you for the time you put into this.

[@ejasackey]

wow, that was a great journey! Thank you

[@gaeljaffrain6069]

Fantastic video ! I want to make my own ESP32 board, customized for the personal project I am working on and this step-by-step video is incredible !

[@alexk6745]

Hi Gael, I'm also doing my first custom ESP32 board. I'm making board to communicate via CAN bus as I do not wanna use wifi or any radio. I'm currently doing board with 4 connectors for PIR sensors. The esp32 supposed to send messages over the CAN Bus to ESPHome listening on CAN Bus. Then I'm gonna control my hot water solar heater again via CAN Bus. I'm planing to wire most important things over CAN Bus.

[@user-wx4go6il7t]

WOW ! Thaks a lot for your tutorials！ I just completed it！😀

[@teodorciobanu7319]

Thank you Robert for your great tutorial

[@Leif_YT]

Great video. Personally I've switched to the Pro Version, which is a nice step up. They've integrated a lot of feedback from the Standard version into the Pro version I think.

[@TipsTricksMore]

Thanks for that great video! It helped me a lot!

[@jumpingPeter]

The best electronics video ever. Thank you

[@ShopperPlug]

Excellent! Thanks Robert.

[@jacekmielniczuk7328]

Hi there, I`m a newbee with all of this and Your Video has helped me aLOOOOOT. GREAT JOB Robert

[@vbdharm]

Great job.... Thanks for your immense efforts. It takes a lot of time and preparation for this. Thanks again..

[@adamkonrad]

This is really great! Thanks.

[@refianaogampanjabaralamsya526]

Hello, thank you sir for the tutorial, easy to understand, amazing!

[@djdingo57]

Fantastic ! Thank you !

[@EditingApprentice]

Thank you so much for this!!!🤗

[@ishabalov]

Great video, thank you!

[@abhinavbhardwaj5681]

Excellent video, I must tell you I have learned the schematic and pcb design by watching your videos, and there was on fpga video that helped me so much in one project that i was working

[@gean7917]

Very nice! Thanks for the content.

[@Maleko48]

thank you for sharing this valuable content with all

[@Tifidy]

thank you for creating this

[@Havirgem]

THE BEST VIDEO EVER! Thank you for sharing this free content to the community. I loved the video. Just felt bad that it's WAY expensive to order it

[@RobertFeranec]

Thank you. PS: You can always only buy PCB (just PCB is not expensive), buy components somewhere else and fit them by yourself. Also, as others pointed out, you can use Basic components, that would make it cheaper.

[@molobot2529]

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[@shemescobal3325]

This is so great! I learned so much. Thank you!

[@RobertFeranec]

Thank you for watching and leaving feedback.

[@LiviuGelea]

I learned so many things from this. Wow.

[@andreycarreno5044]

Incredible contribution!!! Thank you very much, you have really delivered very useful information in this tutorial. Also, it's really inspiring. All the best.

[@RobertFeranec]

Thank you Andrey

[@VioletBallard]

thank for sharing this video with everyone

[@squidben5780]

Excellent tutorial in details.

[@eduardocergon9682]

Thanks for the video, i learned a lot from it.

[@DmitriyKhazansky]

Great video! Only wish that you went a bit more into explaining why you physically placed the components where you did on the PCB. It might be that you had already designed one of these and was copying it, but it would still be good to understand the logic when you’re initially laying things out.

[@ajmelo5509]

thanks! it helped a lot

[@gipfelhaus]

Great stuff, thanks much!

[@johnnyyoon2558]

Hello This video is very helpful to me. Thanks my guru!

[@anthonycalia1317]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you

[@MikeNugget]

Awesome tutorial! Also it will be very interesting to watch video how to deal with the firmware update in production when hardware has been already shipped to the customers.

[@kalle779]

You are great! I learned so much from you!

[@RobertFeranec]

Thank you

[@muzairafzal1529]

Excellent work brother.....Really appreciate.....

[@jeffweiss2131]

Outstanding video, extremely well done!

[@Oberkaptain]

Great video!

[@Sanjeev...]

Really valuable effort bro. Thanks

[@mohammedquraini]

excellent session, thanks