Electronics workbench with PCB design and debugging tools

Electronics command center

Fix the prototype. Reorganize the product.

Start with hardware diagnostics on your bench. Then establish layout best practices, file structures, BOM revision control, and product records as you scale to manufacturing.

1. Fix prototype issues 2. Learn PCB design 3. Manage releases 4. Establish PDM

Quick diagnosis

What is failing right now?

Power Board resets, brownout, random reboot

Start here if WiFi, relay, servo, GSM, or camera activity makes the project unstable.

 I2C Arduino I2C Scanner Code

Run the Arduino I2C scanner first, then use the address in your display or sensor library.

 Upload Arduino or ESP32 upload fails

Fix USB cables, drivers, board settings, boot pins, COM ports, and serial conflicts.

 Relay Relay stays on, clicks wrong, or resets board

Check active-low logic, COM/NO/NC wiring, coil power, and boot-time GPIO states.

Free tools

Use a calculator before you buy parts or order a PCB.

Power supply calculator for ESP32 SIM800L relay servo projects Power Supply Calculator Estimate current and catch brownouts, relay noise, SIM800L bursts, and servo spikes. ESP32 GPIO pin checker tool ESP32 Pin Checker Check safe, risky, and avoid pins for ESP32, S3, C3, and ESP32-CAM projects. I2C scanner tool for Arduino and ESP32 Arduino I2C Scanner Find OLED, LCD, RTC, EEPROM, and sensor addresses with copy-paste code. Electronics project reliability score calculator Reliability Score Score power, wiring, isolation, firmware debugging, and PCB readiness.

Hub 1

Electronics Troubleshooting

Debug hardware, code, sensors, displays, wiring, and power issues on your workbench.

ESP32 WiFi troubleshooting guide ESP32 ESP32 WiFi Not Connecting

SSID, 2.4 GHz WiFi, router settings, power, status codes, and minimal test code.

 SIM800L power troubleshooting guide GSM SIM800L Power Troubleshooting

Current bursts, capacitor, antenna, SIM, and 2G availability.

 ESP32-CAM troubleshooting guide Camera ESP32-CAM Not Working

Camera init failed, FTDI wiring, brownouts, upload mode, and WiFi stream.

ESP32 & Wireless

ESP32 WiFi Not ConnectingSSID, 2.4 GHz, router, power, and code checks. ESP32 WiFi Keeps DisconnectingDropouts, reconnect logic, WiFi sleep, and power dips. ESP32 Upload ErrorBOOT button, COM port, USB drivers, and boot-sensitive pins. ESP32 Keeps ResettingBrownout, watchdog, relay noise, and weak 3.3V rails. ESP32 Relay TroubleshootingActive-low logic, relay power, GPIO, and load wiring. ESP32 OLED TroubleshootingI2C address, SSD1306/SH1106, blank display, SDA/SCL.

Arduino & Sensors

Arduino Not DetectedCOM port, CH340 driver, USB cable, board selection. Arduino Upload Erroravrdude, old bootloader, RX/TX wiring, reset, port busy. Arduino Sensor Not WorkingNo reading, zero values, libraries, wiring, raw serial checks. HC-SR04 Not WorkingTrigger/echo, ESP32 echo voltage, timeout, and target checks. Servo Motor JitteringWeak power, missing common ground, noisy signal, overloaded linkage. DHT11/DHT22 Showing NaNDATA pin, sensor type, pullup resistor, timing, and code.

I2C, Power & Relays

I2C Device Not FoundSDA/SCL wiring, pullups, ESP32 pins, address scanner. LCD 16x2 Not DisplayingBlack boxes, contrast, 0x27/0x3F, LiquidCrystal_I2C. Relay Module Always OnActive-low trigger, NO/NC wiring, floating input, boot state. SIM800L Power TroubleshootingCurrent bursts, capacitor, antenna, SIM, and 2G availability. SIM800L No AT ResponseUART TX/RX, baud rate, line endings, ground, and power.

Next step

Still debugging? Start with the structured checks.

Use the reliability score and rescue pack to isolate power, wiring, firmware, and module failures in the right order.

Score my project Get rescue pack

Hub 2

PCB Design for Beginners

Learn schematic capture, component footprints, board layouts, and convert prototypes into custom PCBs.

Start here PCB Design Tutorial for Beginners

Complete workflow from schematic and layout to Gerbers, BOM, and release package.

 KiCad KiCad PCB Design Tutorial for Beginners

Step-by-step KiCad workflow from project setup to Gerber export.

 Mistakes 10 Beginner PCB Design Mistakes

Wrong footprints, weak power traces, skipped DRC, bad silkscreen, and messy release files.

 Checklist Breadboard to PCB Checklist

Validate the circuit before converting jumper wires into hardware.

 Thermal Thermal Management in PCB Design

Manage heat dissipation, PCB thermal resistance, heavy copper, and hybrid cooling.

 Starter Kit Electronics Starter Kit India

What students and makers should buy first, skip, and upgrade in India.

Next step

Learning PCB design? Follow the full beginner path.

Start with the complete tutorial, then use the mistakes guide and checklist before exporting manufacturing files.

Start beginner series Avoid common mistakes

Hub 3

PCB Release Management

Prepare fabrication files, clean up BOMs, configure version control, and set up release packages.

FoundationHow to Organize PCB Project Files

A practical folder and naming system for source files, Gerbers, BOMs, firmware, test reports, and release records.

 ReleasePCB Release Package Checklist

A step-by-step release pack for Gerbers, BOM, pick-and-place, assembly notes, firmware, and tests.

 FabricationGerber File Management

Keep fabrication packages, drill files, naming, dates, and release status clean before a manufacturer uses them.

 RevisionsPCB Revision Control

How to track board versions, design changes, BOM compatibility, firmware links, and production history.

 ControlPCB Document Control

Prevent teams from building from obsolete schematics, Gerbers, BOMs, drawings, and release notes.

 BOM ToolsElectronics BOM Management Software

What electronics teams need from BOM tools: alternates, lifecycle checks, supplier data, revisions, and approvals.

 BOM RevisionsBOM Version Control

Match BOM versions to PCB revisions, firmware releases, component alternates, and procurement decisions.

 FirmwareFirmware Hardware Version Control

Connect firmware builds to PCB revisions, pin maps, bootloaders, calibration data, and release packages.

 HandoffPCB Design Client Handoff Checklist

Deliver source files, fab files, BOMs, revision notes, and ownership details without creating confusion later.

Next step

Ready to stop managing releases in folders?

Use PCBVault to keep Gerbers, BOMs, schematics, revisions, and handoff notes attached to the correct PCB version.

See PCBVault Software Download free beta

Hub 4

Electronics Product Data Management

Establish engineering changes, workflows, lifecycle tracking, and product database record controls.

PDM OverviewHardware Product Data Management

Bring PCB, BOM, firmware, ECO, production, support, and field feedback into one product record.

 Engineering ChangeElectronics Change Order ECO

Control hardware, BOM, firmware, approval, release, and production changes with a clear ECO workflow.

 Software GuideElectronics PDM Software Guide

What PDM should do for electronics teams before they outgrow folders, spreadsheets, and chat threads.

From guide to product

Connect your data workflow to PCBVault tools

Use our folder templates for immediate project organization, then route your team to PCB Vault Software or Electronics PDM options.

Get folder template PCB Vault Software Electronics PDM

Free rescue pack

Keep the troubleshooting checklist beside your bench.

Get power, wiring, module isolation, buying, and breadboard-to-PCB checks in one printable pack.