just learning pcb

t-maxxracer32

hey guys im 17 and have been thinking about doing engineering now for about a year and i think its time i learn some of the basics before college!!

i downloaded expresspcb and WOW it is confusing. i basically understand nothing.

i still dont understand what diodes capaciots resistors and all that really do on the board. i dont understand why certain things are placed in certain areas. and i was wondering if there was a good place to learn about all of this stuff?

thanks for any help! it is greatly appreciated.

LORD_EC

You are trying to chew the nut before time.Dude it will lead to nowhere.There is a time for everything.
You cant learn softwares and tools that you are going to use in your job,you can have babies for practice so that you can have them later.
Dont try to attain the phase of life earlier by forcing yourself.
Enjoy this moment of your schooling life.

Rest is upto you.

t-maxxracer32

that didnt really make sence. why would i not want to learn about what i will be doing in the future?

The_Big_K · 09:41 AM

Max, welcome to CE.

...and welcome to the world of Engineering

I'm glad that you're trying to learn the things yourself, but don't get disheartened if diodes, capacitors and those highway-like lines on PCB don't make sense. Probably, that's what CEan - Lord_EC wanted to tell you.

Here's the action plan that I'd recommend (I'm assuming that you're an absolute newbie to electronics)-

1. The Basics: Search the internet for what these tiny devices actually do. For example, you must know what 'capacitance' is or why do we need to put the resistance in place.

2. Theory: Learn the basic laws of electricity. Can you design very simple circuits? (ask for ideas if you want).

3. If you face any difficulty in learning, post a question on CE. There are lots of electronics dudes & dudettes over here to help you.

All the best & have fun!

-The Big K-

t-maxxracer32

ya i basically know nothing as far as most of the things here go..

ill try and do as much research as possible then post here if i got questions.

balaseven

Hi
i think u asked about the placement of components..

certain rules are there

read this post

and visit that blog ..u can get something.....

PCB layout guidelines

thanks..