Production-Ready 2-Layer PCB Layout for Mixed SMD/THT Electronics
Pain Points (Public)
Hardware creators transitioning from schematic prototypes to consumer products struggle to fit mixed surface-mount (SMD) ICs and through-hole (THT) connectors onto a cost-effective 2-layer board without causing routing congestion, broken ground planes, or expanding board dimensions beyond enclosure limits.
Suggested Approach (Public)
Deliver standard-compliant layout and DFM services using tools like KiCad or Altium Designer, optimizing floorplanning, clearance rules, and ground returns for mixed-technology components to produce clean Gerber and drill files within tight enclosure boundaries.
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Development brief PRO
- Position initially as a specialized freelance DFM engineering service for 2-layer mixed SMD/THT designs rather than a pure self-serve SaaS, targeting clients with tight enclosure constraints looking for Altium Designer or KiCad deliverables.
- Step 1: Build a standardized DFM intake checklist evaluating MCU, PMIC, sensor footprints, and mixed THT connector spatial clearances before layout begins.
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