Description

A practical PCB design review toolkit for KiCad and Altium users. Catch connector, footprint, clearance and fabrication handoff mistakes with a repeatable evidence-based process.

What you get

• 19-page guide covering a worked 5 V divider example, schematic checks, footprint validation and a 64-point design review checklist.
• 22-page workbook with 12 fictional review cases, worked reasoning and reusable handoff forms.
• Offline HTML checklist tracker with local saving and JSON/CSV export.
• Editable CSV checklist and a short start-here README.

How it helps

Work through component identity, pin-to-pad mapping, mechanical dimensions, layer content, design rule reports and the final release archive. Record evidence and close issues before sending files to a fabricator. The toolkit works as a learning exercise or as a repeatable review log for your own designs.

Who it is for

Hobbyists, makers and engineering students who know the basics of schematics and PCB layout and want a more disciplined pre-manufacture check.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need KiCad or Altium?

The checklist and offline tracker can be used with either. CAD menu names vary by version, so follow the review questions and consult your software documentation for the exact commands.

Is this a ready-to-manufacture PCB or a footprint library?

No. The worked example is fictional and unbuilt. This is a review method and training toolkit, not a certified footprint library, native CAD project or tested board.

Will the tracker work without an account?

Yes. Open the HTML file in a modern browser. It works offline and saves progress in that browser; export JSON to keep a portable copy or move between devices.

Digital download only. No physical item, subscription or individual design review is included.