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📆 Schedule
Checklist for various activities for each phase of the schedule
Concept
Research for modules
Research for similar projects
Research for datasheets
Settle on a project name
Research on power
Order modules, parts, power required for component testing
Note the prices for prototype items
Note the time taken to receive all the parts
Ensure various components work with both hardware modules and firmware
Finalize the power tree
Make a theoretical power consumption calculation
Make a mechanical and physical layout of the PCB housing
Design
Create new components
Ensure DRC passes
Go through
schematic checklist
Create a BOM list
Ensure vendors have the stock
Ensure edge cuts can house all the components
Note all the dimensions of major components
Note all connectors to external links
Layout the PCB footprint
Ensure ERC passes
Add version, name, year, logos on the silkscreen
Add mounting holes
Go through
layout checklist
Go through
PCB manufacturing checks
Manufacturing
Order BOM parts online
Order PCB manufacturing online
Note the cost per unit
Note other charges
Integration
Solder 1 unit
Ensure continuity check for all power pins
Do a power on test
Run the test firmware
Run the full firmware