Understand the board.
See the whole picture.
From your first component to the final handoff. Explore the ideas, processes and decisions behind a working electronic product.
A little curiosity goes a long way.
Follow the chapters in order, or start with what interests you.
Explore a board
Click the components and learn how each one contributes to a working system.
Look inside a PCB
Separate the layers to discover how copper, insulation and solder mask work together.
Follow the assembly
Move through a simplified SMT production line, from bare board to functional test.
Experiment with circuits
Adjust voltage, resistance and capacitance. Watch the calculated behavior change.
Recognize quality issues
Compare assembly details, reveal the clues and learn what to investigate next.
Plan a product handoff
Follow the project from requirements to delivery and build your own checklist.
Ready to apply what you’ve learned?
Explore engineering tools and project preparation guides for your next PCBA build.