Wiring the connections between them was really straightforward but similarly to when I originally created the RGB module, I struggled a bit to figure out how to create the schematic and the appropriate PCB footprints for the solder pads that we will have on the bottom of the PCB.īefore going any further, it is important to check your schematic for any errors and we can do that in Altium by selecting "Project → Validate PCB project" from the top menu. Next, I searched for a capacitor and placed three of them next to each of the LEDs along with symbols for the 5V and the ground connections. I chose the first one that was offered from Adafruit and I quickly placed three of the LEDs to the schematic. You are immediately exposed to the specific component price at different suppliers, their availability, and current stock information so you can know where to order those parts later on. The components editor of Altium Designer integrates with a lot of component manufacturers and suppliers so you can basically search their catalogs of parts. Once I clicked to add a symbol to the schematic, the components window opened to the right and revealed one of the best features that Altium has, the Manufacturer Part Search.
This toolbar provides access to the most commonly used tools when working with schematics and I quickly found the "Place Symbol" tool. The newly created project opened with a blank schematic editor that had a floating toolbar on the top.
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