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pcb-training [2021/01/18 12:10] benhpcb-training [2021/01/19 12:51] benh
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 ==== How to get PCB trained ==== ==== How to get PCB trained ====
 +{{ :how_to_eagle.pdf | How to eagle?}}
 === Table of Contents === === Table of Contents ===
   - Basics   - Basics
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 **Videos? What happened training sessions?**\\ **Videos? What happened training sessions?**\\
-The training sessions were a major drag on both Trainer and User time, and they were a significant deterrent to many people getting trained on the tools. The video format allows users to train at their own pace when they have time, not when we have time. +The training sessions were a major drag on both Trainer and User time, and they were a significant deterrent to many people getting trained on the tools. The video format allows users to train at their own pace when they have time, not when we have time.
  
 **What do the videos cover?**\\ **What do the videos cover?**\\
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 **Do I have to have any prior knowledge before starting the videos?**\\ **Do I have to have any prior knowledge before starting the videos?**\\
-Nope! However, if you are unfamiliar with PCBs, we recommend reading up on some basics on the internet before watching. This way, the videos will (might?) make more sense.+Nope! However, if you are unfamiliar with PCBs, we recommend [[pcb-basics|reading up on some basics]] on the internet before watching. This way, the videos will (might?) make more sense.
  
 **Where can I find the videos?**\\ **Where can I find the videos?**\\
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 **What if I don’t successfully complete the checkoff?**\\ **What if I don’t successfully complete the checkoff?**\\
-Schedule another checkoff following the same procedure. If you wish, you may also attend another training session. Read up on the fabrication process with our [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=176ZKdEShIhRyrmAtxOkkLg0mS56d2DdM-HPr8YBaL6s|PCB Fabrication Guide]]. +Schedule another checkoff following the same procedure. It is strongly recommended that you rewatch the training videos or read up on the fabrication process with our [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=176ZKdEShIhRyrmAtxOkkLg0mS56d2DdM-HPr8YBaL6s|PCB Fabrication Guide]]. 
  
 **Can I bring my own design to fabricate instead of the training board for my checkoff?**\\ **Can I bring my own design to fabricate instead of the training board for my checkoff?**\\
 Probably not. It is, however, at the discretion of your trainer. If the board is small, simple, and on FR4/FR5, (i.e. very similar to the training board), then it might be fine. However, large boards can take an hour or more to etch just one side. Since most boards are larger than the training one, you will likely have to stick with the training board. It will be easier for everyone (especially if it fails), and afterwards you can simply schedule time on the tools to fabricate whatever you’d like. Probably not. It is, however, at the discretion of your trainer. If the board is small, simple, and on FR4/FR5, (i.e. very similar to the training board), then it might be fine. However, large boards can take an hour or more to etch just one side. Since most boards are larger than the training one, you will likely have to stick with the training board. It will be easier for everyone (especially if it fails), and afterwards you can simply schedule time on the tools to fabricate whatever you’d like.
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