diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index da020facc70abf46eb3bcbaf85dd0bfaa359a3d6..4c6daa2b8fa93af86b990b4e873364f2ea5feb7e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ Common practice for placing your components: - Overall layout: Where you want your connectors, buttons etc. dictates the layout. For now, the USB and PWM3389 is important, later buttons/wheels, additional LEDs etc. need to be carefully considered. Check, e.g., how mice sensors are typically placed relative to the center/hand placement. -- Components are typically designed with layout in mind, consider the orientation/placement to reduce routing complexity. (E.g., inputs are grouped on one edge, outputs on another. Analog pins are grouped allowing to split ground planes etc.) +- Components are typically designed with layout in mind, consider the orientation/placement to reduce routing complexity. (E.g., inputs are grouped on one edge, outputs on another, analog pins on a third etc., to facilitate the routing and improve signal integrity.) - Most datasheets will give an example layout for decoupling and interconnects, these are helpful to give an initial idea. @@ -332,11 +332,13 @@ Placement and routing is an iterative process, you will likely need to try diffe ## 5) Cut-out for the PMW3389DM -The sensor requires a cut-out, look in the data-sheet for exact dimensions. You can use the edge cut layer to make the cut out. Alternatively, you can make the edge cut a part of the footprint (but I have never done that, so not sure how hard it is, [see](https://forum.kicad.info/t/create-a-custom-shape-hole/12646)). Activate to `Show filled areas in zones`, to see verify that you don't pour copper under the the sensor. +The sensor requires a cut-out, look in the data-sheet for exact dimensions. You can use the edge cut layer to make the cut out. Alternatively, you can make the edge cut a part of the footprint (but I have never done that, so not sure how hard it is, [see](https://forum.kicad.info/t/create-a-custom-shape-hole/12646)). A third alternative is to att the cut-out as a user layer in the footprint, just a guideline as to where to cut the PCB (in that case its just informative and does not have any meaning to KiCad.) + +Activate to `Show filled areas in zones`, to see verify that you don't pour copper under the the sensor. ## 6) Design Rule Check (DRC) -The Design Rule Check give you warnings if you don’t comply with the Design rules that you previously setup. It will give you warnings on short circuits, clearance issues etc.. +The Design Rule Check gives you warnings if you don’t comply with the Design rules that you previously setup. It will give you warnings on short circuits, clearance issues etc.. - 1 Click on Tools/DRC, see that the options comply to the manufacturers specification. - 2 Fix errors.