Module 0184: Micromouse Circuit Board Design Checklist

Tak Auyeung, Ph.D.

September 4, 2009
1 About this module
2 Start with power components
3 Be aware of component heights and dimensions
4 Use a silkscreen
5 Use a solder mask
6 Use longer pads (than recommended)
7 Use fuses
8 Use a different size for each capacitor value
9 Use big headers for high current interfaces
10 Put LEDs where they can be seen
11 Use TO-220 Linear Regulator Footprint
12 Use more surface mount parts!
13 Don’t forget the mounting holes