General advice on testing and PCB assembly for VESC 6 open hardware

[abdlurahmangaming-ui]

Hi there!

I'm currently working with your open-source design for the VESC 6 hardware. I have gathered all the components, and I plan to test the circuit manually on a test board first to verify functionality. Once everything is verified, I will move on to designing the PCB and soldering the components.

Since this involves high-current/high-frequency power stages, do you have any general suggestions, tips, or best practices for the testing and soldering phases that I should keep in mind? (Especially regarding component placement, power traces, or avoiding any common pitfalls during assembly).

Thanks for sharing this great open-source project!

[craigg96]

Are you redoing the layout with the same schematic?
Try to stick to roughly the same track widths/lengths as me and you'll probably be fine. Try to match the layout of each phase of possible. My design isn't perfect and there's probably further optimisation to do. If possible put ground/power planes between signal planes. I can't really offer much help without seeing your design.

[abdlurahmangaming-ui]

Yes, I am using the same schematic. I will first test the circuit manually on a test board (breadboard/perfboard) as planned, and then move on to designing the PCB.

I'll definitely follow your advice on the track widths, lengths, and phase matching. I'll share the layout design with you for your feedback once I finish it, before sending it out for manufacturing. Thanks again for your help!