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== Step 3: Schematics ==
== Step 3: Schematics ==
See [[Altium Schematics and Footprints Guidelines]]
Schematic Design is the process of specifying the symbolic representation of your circuit in a format that both the computer and a human can understand.
Schematic Design is the process of specifying the symbolic representation of your circuit in a format that both the computer and a human can understand.
* You should make your schematic clean enough that another human can read it. If no one else can read it, they won't be able to catch your mistakes
* You should make your schematic clean enough that another human can read it. If no one else can read it, they won't be able to catch your mistakes
== Step 4: Footprints ==
== Step 4: Footprints ==
See [[Making Parts for PCB Libraries]]
See [[Making Parts for PCB Libraries]]
See [[Altium Schematics and Footprints Guidelines]]
* If possible, design your circuit to use parts that have heritage, and have footprints in the library
* If possible, design your circuit to use parts that have heritage, and have footprints in the library
* Take the time to track down 3D models for components, it will help prevent dumb ME issues later on
* Take the time to track down 3D models for components, it will help prevent dumb ME issues later on