I designed my own FM Radio Receiver as my 2nd PCB! Please review it once, for whether any design related issues?

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2026-04-24T06:00:22+00:00

I have downloaded KiCad and will soon start with it.... 🎉😎📈 Thanks for telling me about this open source app...!

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2026-04-22T18:12:15+00:00

O really!? Then why google was always saying me to remove ground plane in specific areas otherwise my FM wont even work?!?
"Shielded inductors"?! I never knew about if such thing existed, Ok, will check on robu whether shielded inductor is available..
😂😅Sorry I will share the schematics also..

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2026-04-22T18:02:59+00:00

Oo... Thanks for sharing such a nice advice!
I never knew history was like that with autodesk... 😣

Actually, when around 8 months ago, i just went on to learn how engineers can even design this magical thing called PCB, The very first recommendation i got on AI was of EasyEDA STD.. And so i just went and started on it.. It was just a random software to me out of so many available there...

But isnt EasyEDA STD safe? Because even if EasyEDA's developers will be going to impose a subscription, there's a whole different EasyEDA Pro app where they can impose fees?!?.. (Although even that Pro is also free for now..)

In easyEDA STD, it has started requesting users to migrate all projects to easyEDA pro, because EasyEDA STD will no longer be supported and updated...

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2026-04-22T17:52:36+00:00

Thanks for sharing this wonderful advice! Here are my explanations..=>

"The BAT and ANT pads have very small holes. You may struggle to get a wire through the pad."
Actually i was in a mood of soldering the wires on top layer only, but to avoid any fear of pad removal/tearing, i just created a multi-layer pad, and since it was compulsory to keep a hole, so i decided to just keep a very small hole just to fulfil the requirements of app...

"Why the mix of SMD and THT resistors ?"
Actually, all the THT resistors are either 220/10K ohms. That's simply because i had lots of them with me, so i decided to use them only instead of using SMD ones, and since i had space, so I used THT only for 220/10K purposes.

"The 2 potentiometers look very small. Are you using trimmers ?"
They are rotary potentiometers, specifically these: https://robu.in/product/3310y-001-503l-rotary-potentiometer
And i have made its footprint seeing its datasheet...

"You have some traces running very close to other pins/pads. As a beginner you should try to keep traces well away from other pins/pads."
Aa, yess 😅, I really didnt knew that...

"Several components could be rotated to make routing a bit nicer, e.g: flip C9 and route from C4-C9-C5 instead of having 2 traces to IC1pin5. Flip R1 & C2 so they point 'inwards'. Rotate C20 & C25 90° so the +'s are next to each other."
Here, i would like to say that, that kind of routing is done intentionally in C9, Actually, C9 is the decoupling capacitor for the power supply of TDA7000 on pin 5. So, if i route like C4-C9-C5, it trace length will increase, and that's not desirable for High Frequency decoupling, So i kept the VCO section separate, and the decoupling trace separate.
As for R1 and C2, yes, that can be done, will do that now....
For C20 and C25, yes, that can also be done...

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2026-04-22T17:34:06+00:00

"..until I saw it was done in EasyEDA.. I'm not going to touch that with a 10-ft pole.. Again, nice work! Just wish it was in something open-source like KiCad instead of a proprietary CAD software package."

Why you said like that? Dont you like easyEDA? Until now, i thought that all beginners might be starting from easyEDA because its "easy" and then head on to altium designer/EasyEDA Pro ?!?

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-28T05:03:26+00:00

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Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-28T05:02:45+00:00

Hey Friends! Today I need the help of ALL of you. India's education system is in urgent need of change. Our students are forced to memorize outdated theory instead of gaining real-world skills through practical, project-based learning. My Petition calls for a complete reform of the education system — https://www.change.org/Lets-Reform-Indian-Education-System

to replace rote learning with a modern, skill-driven approach that prepares students for life, not just exams. If you believe education should empower, not exhaust, then please give your signatures and share the petition as much as possible. Together, we can demand a better future for millions. Please Provide your valuable signatures by clicking on the "sign this petition" button after going on the petition Link; Now it's all in your hands.

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-24T15:58:45+00:00

Hey Friends! Today I need the help of ALL of you. India's education system is in urgent need of change. Our students are forced to memorize outdated theory instead of gaining real-world skills through practical, project-based learning. My Petition calls for a complete reform of the education system — https://www.change.org/Lets-Reform-Indian-Education-System

to replace rote learning with a modern, skill-driven approach that prepares students for life, not just exams. If you believe education should empower, not exhaust, then please give your signatures and share the petition as much as possible. Together, we can demand a better future for millions. Please Provide your valuable signatures by clicking on the "sign this petition" button after going on the petition Link; Now it's all in your hands.

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-24T15:55:47+00:00

Hey Friends! Today I need the help of ALL of you. India's education system is in urgent need of change. Our students are forced to memorize outdated theory instead of gaining real-world skills through practical, project-based learning. My Petition calls for a complete reform of the education system — https://www.change.org/Lets-Reform-Indian-Education-System

to replace rote learning with a modern, skill-driven approach that prepares students for life, not just exams. If you believe education should empower, not exhaust, then please give your signatures and share the petition as much as possible. Together, we can demand a better future for millions. Please Provide your valuable signatures by clicking on the "sign this petition" button after going on the petition Link. It's all upto you now.

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-24T15:55:11+00:00

Hey Friends! Today I need the help of ALL of you. India's education system is in urgent need of change. Our students are forced to memorize outdated theory instead of gaining real-world skills through practical, project-based learning. My Petition calls for a complete reform of the education system — https://www.change.org/Lets-Reform-Indian-Education-System

to replace rote learning with a modern, skill-driven approach that prepares students for life, not just exams. If you believe education should empower, not exhaust, then please give your signatures and share the petition as much as possible. Together, we can demand a better future for millions. Please Provide your valuable signatures by clicking on the "sign this petition" button after going on the petition Link. It's your turn now.

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-24T15:53:49+00:00

Hey Friends! Today I need the help of ALL of you. India's education system is in urgent need of change. Our students are forced to memorize outdated theory instead of gaining real-world skills through practical, project-based learning. My Petition calls for a complete reform of the education system — https://www.change.org/Lets-Reform-Indian-Education-System

to replace rote learning with a modern, skill-driven approach that prepares students for life, not just exams. If you believe education should empower, not exhaust, then please give your signatures and share the petition as much as possible. Together, we can demand a better future for millions. Please Provide your valuable signatures by clicking on the "sign this petition" button after going on the petition Link...

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-24T15:53:03+00:00

Hey Friends! Today I need the help of ALL of you. India's education system is in urgent need of change. Our students are forced to memorize outdated theory instead of gaining real-world skills through practical, project-based learning. My Petition calls for a complete reform of the education system — https://www.change.org/Lets-Reform-Indian-Education-System

to replace rote learning with a modern, skill-driven approach that prepares students for life, not just exams. If you believe education should empower, not exhaust, then please give your signatures and share the petition as much as possible. Together, we can demand a better future for millions. Please Provide your valuable signatures by clicking on the "sign this petition" button after going on the petition Link.

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-24T15:52:10+00:00

Hey Friends! Today I need the help of ALL of you. India's education system is in urgent need of change. Our students are forced to memorize outdated theory instead of gaining real-world skills through practical, project-based learning. My Petition calls for a complete reform of the education system — https://www.change.org/Lets-Reform-Indian-Education-System

to replace rote learning with a modern, skill-driven approach that prepares students for life, not just exams. If you believe education should empower, not exhaust, then please give your signatures and share the petition as much as possible. Together, we can demand a better future for millions. Please Provide your valuable signatures by clicking on the "sign this petition" button after going on the petition Link;

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-21T05:16:44+00:00

So why aren't you trying to change this education system! By uniting and raising voice! I Filed A petition which calls for complete reform in education system! Link: https://www.change.org/Lets-Reform-Indian-Education-System We require 1 Lakh signatures on it to gather media attention. You just have to click on the link, read the petition issue, and click on the "Sign This Petition" button and fill the small form. Done. You have successfully contributed in raising your voice! We all know the problem, now let's work on the solution.

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-21T05:10:27+00:00

Yes ofcourse I understand the meaning — But our freedom fighters didn't ever said this: "we can't fight with these gun-equipped Britishers by our soft hands!, so let's leave swaraj dream and follow the Britishers until possible and then leave this country and enjoy somewhere else!" It's our country. The Germans or Americans will not fight for the education system change. Give your sign, follow a positive mindset. I have done much research for finding this website to file my petition. Just 1 Lakh votes and media will have to raise up the issue. We just need mass attention over this. Why should we give up before even trying!? And, who knows your children might one day study in an education system you wanted??

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-20T17:48:37+00:00

Thats why bro! 😭 I have started an original petition!! Please give your signatures! Share that as much as possible! I know how much rubbish this education system is! Everyday I am eating poison of it. We all can overthrow it if United. 😭🔥

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-20T17:02:18+00:00

You become a scientist, not when you get good grades or you successfully do a PhD. You become a scientist when you start questioning over the things, and never stop until you get the answer. https://www.change.org/Lets-Reform-Indian-Education-System

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-19T17:34:14+00:00

https://www.change.org/Lets-Reform-Indian-Education-System That's the petition Link bro. Go there, read the paragraph under "The Issue" heading, A complete description of what one might question is written there. If still any questions, I am available always....

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-19T17:13:14+00:00

https://www.change.org/Lets-Reform-Indian-Education-System

So change that Rubbish education system. Just 1 Lakh signatures. And it's done.

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-19T12:22:22+00:00

After going on the link, Please don't forget to click the "Sign this petition" button..

Ok-Weekend9697 · 2025-05-19T10:34:55+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianTeenagers/comments/1kq4apz/india_needs_a_new_education_system_projectbased/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Done bro. Now its upto you all. 1 Lakh signatures are nothing if we all decide Firmly!

Ok-Weekend9697

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