Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Altium Develop gives brushless motor controller designers real-time collaboration and supply chain visibility to catch issues like hidden short circuits before they reach fabrication: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=one-minute-pcb-design-reviews&utm_content=hidden-short-circuit-found-1-min-pcb-design-review
Tech Consultant Zach Peterson reviews a brushless motor controller PCB design with sensor inputs, uncovering a hidden short circuit on the 12V line caused by turned-off polygons. Zach walks through the importance of restoring copper polygons, stitching ground planes with vias, and strategically placing vias near thermal pads for better heat dissipation — all critical steps for a reliable BLDC motor driver board.
Beyond the short circuit, Zach flags tight routing clearances of 0.15mm that could increase fabrication costs and identifies incorrect polarized silkscreen markings on unpolarized ceramic capacitors throughout the design.
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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!
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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.
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Altium Develop gives brushless motor controller designers real-time collaboration and supply chain visibility to catch issues like hidden short circuits before they reach fabrication: altium.com/develop?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=one-minute-pcb-design-reviews&utm_content=hidden-short-circuit-found-1-min-pcb-design-review
Tech Consultant Zach Peterson reviews a brushless motor controller PCB design with sensor inputs, uncovering a hidden short circuit on the 12V line caused by turned-off polygons. Zach walks through the importance of restoring copper polygons, stitching ground planes with vias, and strategically placing vias near thermal pads for better heat dissipation — all critical steps for a reliable BLDC motor driver board.
Beyond the short circuit, Zach flags tight routing clearances of 0.15mm that could increase fabrication costs and identifies incorrect polarized silkscreen markings on unpolarized ceramic capacitors throughout the design.
🔹 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
💡 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.
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👉 Follow Altium on Twitter: twitter.com/altium
👉 Follow Altium on Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/altium
👉 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.
#Altium #PCBDesign #BLDCMotor
