Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Altium Develop gives your growing electronics team real-time visibility into PCB designs, BOMs, and manufacturing feedback β all in one collaborative platform: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=one-minute-pcb-design-reviews&utm_content=almost-perfect-3rd-pcb-design
In this One Minute PCB Design Review, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson analyzes a high-power RGB projector PCB from a designer who has only completed three boards β and the results are surprisingly solid. Zach reviews the power regulation strategy, component choices, and fabrication documentation, highlighting where the designer made smart decisions and identifying the few areas that still need attention before heading to manufacturing.
Among the topics covered, Zach questions why a 5-watt power resistor appears on one RGB channel but not the others, flags that 0.1mm clearances are unnecessarily tight and will add fabrication cost, and points out that the silkscreen layer looks more like an assembly drawing than a standard silkscreen. He also notes the drill drawing is a great inclusion, though tolerances need to be added across all drills. For a third-ever PCB design, there's genuinely not much to complain about β making this an inspiring and instructive watch for hobbyists and aspiring engineers alike.
πΉ Connect with Zach: Want your design reviewed by Zach? Reach out to him on LinkedIn with your design and production files for a chance to be featured on our channel: linkedin.com/in/zachariah-peterson
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The Altium Academy is an online experience created to bring modern education to PCB Designers and Engineers all across the world. Here you can access a vast library of free training and educational content covering everything from basic design to advanced principles and step-by-step walkthroughs. Join industry legends as they share their career knowledge, review real-life design projects, or learn how to leverage one of Altium's leading design tools. No matter your level of experience, the Altium Academy can help you become a better Designer and Engineer!
About Altium LLC
Altium LLC (ASX:ALU), a global software company based in San Diego, California, is accelerating the pace of innovation through electronics. From individual inventors to multinational corporations, more PCB designers and engineers choose Altium software to design and realize electronics-based products.
#PCBDesign #Altium #RGBProjector
Altium Develop gives your growing electronics team real-time visibility into PCB designs, BOMs, and manufacturing feedback β all in one collaborative platform: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=one-minute-pcb-design-reviews&utm_content=almost-perfect-3rd-pcb-design
In this One Minute PCB Design Review, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson analyzes a high-power RGB projector PCB from a designer who has only completed three boards β and the results are surprisingly solid. Zach reviews the power regulation strategy, component choices, and fabrication documentation, highlighting where the designer made smart decisions and identifying the few areas that still need attention before heading to manufacturing.
Among the topics covered, Zach questions why a 5-watt power resistor appears on one RGB channel but not the others, flags that 0.1mm clearances are unnecessarily tight and will add fabrication cost, and points out that the silkscreen layer looks more like an assembly drawing than a standard silkscreen. He also notes the drill drawing is a great inclusion, though tolerances need to be added across all drills. For a third-ever PCB design, there's genuinely not much to complain about β making this an inspiring and instructive watch for hobbyists and aspiring engineers alike.
πΉ Connect with Zach: Want your design reviewed by Zach? Reach out to him on LinkedIn with your design and production files for a chance to be featured on our channel: linkedin.com/in/zachariah-peterson
π‘ Stay Connected:
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth tutorials and tips from @AltiumAcademy Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below!
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Don't forget to follow us on social to stay up-to-date on the latest Altium Academy content.
π Follow Altium on TikTok: tiktok.com/@altiumdesigner
π Follow Altium on Twitter: twitter.com/altium
π Follow Altium on Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/altium
π Follow Altium on Facebook: facebook.com/AltiumOfficial
The Altium Academy is an online experience created to bring modern education to PCB Designers and Engineers all across the world. Here you can access a vast library of free training and educational content covering everything from basic design to advanced principles and step-by-step walkthroughs. Join industry legends as they share their career knowledge, review real-life design projects, or learn how to leverage one of Altium's leading design tools. No matter your level of experience, the Altium Academy can help you become a better Designer and Engineer!
About Altium LLC
Altium LLC (ASX:ALU), a global software company based in San Diego, California, is accelerating the pace of innovation through electronics. From individual inventors to multinational corporations, more PCB designers and engineers choose Altium software to design and realize electronics-based products.
#PCBDesign #Altium #RGBProjector
