PCB Layout and Routing Plan
Thought
Here’s where we stand:
Work completed:
- Project description updated to reflect functional zones
- PCB resized to accommodate power input left; dual buck modules; central ESP32 with 15 mm antenna keep-out; 40 × 35 mm TFT header area; relays on the right; indicators/test points/prog header along bottom
- Renamed:
- J2 → TFT_HEADER
- U2 → BUCK5V
- U3 → BUCK3V3
- J1 → PROG_HEADER
Tasks not done:
- Connect nets between J5, BUCK5V, BUCK3V3, ESP32 VIN/antenna zone, and GND_MAIN
- Set PCB layout size property to 100 × 70 mm
- Place all components in their defined functional zones
- Start Auto-Layout placement agent
- Configure 12 V nets to a minimum trace width of 1.2 mm
- Run Auto-Layout routing for all nets
- Execute DRC and ERC checks
- Add ground pours on all copper layers
- Add ESP32 programming test pads
- Verify orientation/ratings of relay/solenoid flyback diodes
Tasks I couldn’t perform:
- Connecting the specified nets (requires manual net assignments)
Success criteria status:
- ✅ Description updated and PCB resized
- ❌ Component grouping, keep-out/TFT zones not yet enforced
- ❌ Auto-Layout routing and wide 12 V traces not yet completed
- ❌ No DRC/ERC validation performed
Next recommended step: start the Auto-Layout placement agent to position components in their zones before routing.
Flux stopped
