Do I need to buy hardware for this tutorial?

No. Everything runs in the browser: Circuitly simulates the board, the components and the code. Real hardware is optional if you want to rebuild the circuit afterwards.

Which components are used?

Arduino UNO board, MPU6050 IMU. They are already available in the simulator library.

How long does it take?

About 40 minutes, expert level, in 4 guided steps.

What should I know before starting?

The previous tutorial in the series, “Project: automated greenhouse”, is enough preparation. No software install is required.

Is the code provided and checked?

The simulator checks your wiring and your code automatically at every step, and shows the commented solution if you get stuck.

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Project: from schematic to PCB

Expert40 min

Goal

Turn your validated build into a manufacturable printed circuit board.

Why it matters

A project is only finished once a manufacturing package exists.

What you need

Arduino UNO board
MPU6050 IMU

Nothing to buy: every component below is simulated in the browser.

Steps

01First validate the build in simulation (no wiring warnings).
02Open the PCB tab: components and netlist are imported automatically.
03Run the autorouter, then fix the DRC warnings.
04Generate the production package (BOM, Gerber, test sheets).

This tutorial runs inside the Circuitly simulator: your wiring and your code are checked automatically at every step.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to buy hardware for this tutorial?: No. Everything runs in the browser: Circuitly simulates the board, the components and the code. Real hardware is optional if you want to rebuild the circuit afterwards.
Which components are used?: Arduino UNO board, MPU6050 IMU. They are already available in the simulator library.
How long does it take?: About 40 minutes, expert level, in 4 guided steps.
What should I know before starting?: The previous tutorial in the series, “Project: automated greenhouse”, is enough preparation. No software install is required.
Is the code provided and checked?: The simulator checks your wiring and your code automatically at every step, and shows the commented solution if you get stuck.

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