Designing Electronics That Work
A holistic, end-to-end guide to DIY electronics full of tips and strategies developed by a renowned expert and designed to answer every conceivable question.

With hundreds of tips, tricks, and techniques learned through the author’s hard-won experience, this book is a concise, practical guide to designing and manufacturing electronics for practitioners of every level.

The book walks you through the entire process of developing a device, from conceiving an idea, to refining it through prototyping, to the final schematic and layout design, and on to fabrication and assembly. Readers will learn how to select components and work with suppliers, cost-engineer designs, navigate regulatory testing, and efficiently troubleshoot when things go wrong.

Whether they’re a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or a hobbyist tinkering in their basement, readers will find this title to be a valuable resource that saves them time and money.
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Designing Electronics That Work
A holistic, end-to-end guide to DIY electronics full of tips and strategies developed by a renowned expert and designed to answer every conceivable question.

With hundreds of tips, tricks, and techniques learned through the author’s hard-won experience, this book is a concise, practical guide to designing and manufacturing electronics for practitioners of every level.

The book walks you through the entire process of developing a device, from conceiving an idea, to refining it through prototyping, to the final schematic and layout design, and on to fabrication and assembly. Readers will learn how to select components and work with suppliers, cost-engineer designs, navigate regulatory testing, and efficiently troubleshoot when things go wrong.

Whether they’re a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or a hobbyist tinkering in their basement, readers will find this title to be a valuable resource that saves them time and money.
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Designing Electronics That Work

Designing Electronics That Work

by Hunter Scott
Designing Electronics That Work

Designing Electronics That Work

by Hunter Scott

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Overview

A holistic, end-to-end guide to DIY electronics full of tips and strategies developed by a renowned expert and designed to answer every conceivable question.

With hundreds of tips, tricks, and techniques learned through the author’s hard-won experience, this book is a concise, practical guide to designing and manufacturing electronics for practitioners of every level.

The book walks you through the entire process of developing a device, from conceiving an idea, to refining it through prototyping, to the final schematic and layout design, and on to fabrication and assembly. Readers will learn how to select components and work with suppliers, cost-engineer designs, navigate regulatory testing, and efficiently troubleshoot when things go wrong.

Whether they’re a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or a hobbyist tinkering in their basement, readers will find this title to be a valuable resource that saves them time and money.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781718503366
Publisher: No Starch Press
Publication date: 09/16/2025
Pages: 344
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Hunter Scott is the Director of Hardware Engineering at Reach Labs, a Silicon Valley startup working on long-range wireless power. He has 10+ years of experience designing hardware in a range of industries, from healthcare to communications, and has guided two startups through Y Combinator. Scott has spoken at conferences like DEF CON and Altium Live, and his projects have been featured in publications like NPR, The Guardian, and The Chicago Tribune.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART I: PLANNING
Chapter 1: What to Build and How to Plan for It
Chapter 2: Component Specifications and Purchasing
Chapter 3: Selecting Passive Components
Chapter 4: Selecting Active Components
PART II: DESIGNING
Chapter 5: Schematic Design
Chapter 6: Layout Design
Chapter 7: Design For Excellence
Chapter 8: Electromagnetic Compatibility and Immunity
Chapter 9: Cost Engineering
PART III: BUILDING
Chapter 10: Prototyping
Chapter 11: Building a Lab
Chapter 12: Fabrication and Assembly
Chapter 13: Testing
Chapter 14: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: How to Give a Demo
Appendix B: Recommended Resources
Appendix C: Example Fabrication Notes
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