Hands-on PCB Design Workshop

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The IEEE Communications Society Student Branch Chapter (SBC11519A), HBTU Kanpur, is organizing a "Hands-on PCB Design Workshop" for the session 2025–26.

This workshop is designed to take participants through the complete lifecycle of hardware development—from conceptualizing a circuit to building a functional Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Participants will gain practical exposure by designing their own PCB using EasyEDA and fabricating it using the toner transfer method. 

No prior experience is required for this event.

What Participants will learn:

• PCB schematic design
• PCB layout using EasyEDA
• Gerber file generation
• DIY PCB fabrication using FeCl₃ etching
• Component placement and soldering 

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• HBTU East Campus, Nawabganj
• Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
• India 208002
• Building: Department of Electronics Engineering
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• The workshop will commence with a brief welcome and introduction, outlining the objectives of the Hands-on PCB Design & Fabrication Workshop and its significance in practical electronics, embedded systems, IoT, and hardware development.
• An introductory session will be conducted to familiarize participants with the fundamentals of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), including their role in modern electronic systems and advantages over conventional prototyping methods such as breadboards.
• Participants will be introduced to the complete PCB design workflow, covering stages such as requirement analysis, schematic design, PCB layout, Gerber file generation, fabrication, and assembly, providing a holistic understanding of the PCB development process.
• A detailed introduction to EasyEDA, an online PCB design tool, will be provided. Participants will be guided through the platform interface, project setup, and essential features required for circuit design.
• A hands-on session on schematic design will be conducted, where participants will learn to add components, establish electrical connections, and develop a functional circuit design. Emphasis will be placed on correct design practices and avoiding common errors.
• In the subsequent session, participants will be introduced to PCB layout design, including footprint assignment, component placement strategies, routing techniques, and design rule considerations. The process of generating Gerber files for manufacturing will also be demonstrated.
• The workshop will further include a practical demonstration of PCB fabrication using the toner transfer method. Participants will observe the process of transferring circuit patterns onto a copper-clad board, chemical etching using Ferric Chloride (FeCl₃), and post-processing steps such as cleaning and drilling.
• An overview of component placement and soldering techniques will be provided, enabling participants to understand the assembly of electronic components onto the fabricated PCB and basic testing procedures.
• Throughout the workshop, emphasis will be placed on hands-on learning, practical implementation, and understanding real-world hardware development practices.
• The workshop will conclude with an interactive discussion and query resolution session, allowing participants to clarify doubts related to PCB design, fabrication, and tools used during the workshop.
• Finally, the session will end with a summary of key takeaways, feedback collection, and instructions for further learning and application of PCB design concepts.