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Custom PCB Design Services

Professional Custom PCB Design & Circuit Engineering

From schematic capture and Proteus simulation to manufacturing-ready Gerber files — we design single-layer and multi-layer custom PCB design for robotics, IoT, embedded systems, and university projects.

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50+PCB Designs Delivered

200+Schematics Created

100%DRC/ERC Passed

3-DayAverage Turnaround

Why You Need Professional Custom PCB Design

The Problem

Building electronic hardware on breadboards and perfboards is fine for prototyping — but when it comes to a reliable, compact, production-ready product, those messy wires become a serious problem:

Breadboard connections are fragile. One loose wire and your entire circuit stops working — especially during Viva demonstrations or client presentations.
Perfboard soldering is time-consuming, messy, and nearly impossible to troubleshoot when something goes wrong.
Finding someone who can draw a proper schematic AND route a clean custom PCB design layout with correct trace widths, clearances, and ground planes is extremely difficult.
Most freelance PCB designers deliver Gerber files that fail DRC checks because they skip proper design rule verification.
University students need professional custom PCB design for FYP projects but have zero experience with EDA tools like Proteus, EasyEDA, or KiCad.

Our Approach

At SMB Robotics, we handle the full custom PCB design pipeline — from hand-drawn circuit concepts to manufacturing-ready files:

Every custom PCB design starts with a clean, well-organized schematic that is easy to read and modify later.
We run complete ERC (Electrical Rule Check) on every schematic to catch errors before they reach the board layout stage.
Our custom PCB design layouts follow industry-standard trace widths, proper clearances, optimized ground planes, and thermal relief pads.
Every board passes full DRC (Design Rule Check) before we generate Gerber files — guaranteeing that your manufacturer will accept the design without revisions.
For FYP students, we also provide a 3D render of the finished board so you can include it in your project documentation.

Custom PCB Design Services We Offer

From simple sensor boards to complex multi-layer motor controllers — we design it all.

Schematic Design & Circuit Analysis

We draw clean, hierarchical schematics using proper EDA symbols, net labels, and power flags. Every schematic goes through a full ERC check. We also review your existing circuit designs for errors and suggest improvements before moving to custom PCB design layout — saving you from costly manufacturing mistakes.

Single & Multi-Layer PCB Layout

Whether you need a simple single-sided board for an LED driver or a complex 4-layer custom PCB design with separate power and ground planes for a motor controller, we handle it all. Our layouts follow proper trace width calculations, signal integrity rules, and thermal management practices that meet industry standards.

Proteus Simulation & Testing

Before we fabricate anything, we simulate your circuit in Proteus to verify that it works correctly. This includes running timing analysis, checking voltage levels at critical nodes, and testing sensor input/output behavior. Our Proteus simulation catches problems that would otherwise only appear after you have already paid for manufacturing.

Power Supply & Voltage Regulator Circuits

We design custom power supply boards including buck converters, LDO regulators, battery charging circuits, and solar charge controllers. Every custom PCB design for power circuits includes proper input protection (TVS diodes, fuses), output filtering (capacitors, inductors), and thermal pads for heat dissipation.

Motor Driver & Sensor Interface Boards

We design custom motor driver boards (L298N, A4988, DRV8825, BTS7960), sensor interface breakout boards, and relay control modules as professional PCBs. These replace your messy breadboard prototypes with clean, compact boards that fit perfectly inside your robot or IoT enclosure.

PCB Prototyping & Manufacturing Support

We generate manufacturing-ready Gerber files, drill files, BOM (Bill of Materials), and pick-and-place files that are compatible with all major PCB manufacturers including JLCPCB, PCBWay, and AllPCB. We also provide a 3D preview of your custom PCB design so you can see exactly what the finished board will look like before placing an order.

Our Custom PCB Design Process

A structured engineering workflow from requirements to manufacturing-ready files.

Requirements Review

We study your circuit requirements, component list, and mechanical constraints to plan the board dimensions.

Schematic Capture

Clean schematic design with proper symbols, net labels, and full ERC verification.

PCB Layout & Routing

Component placement, trace routing, ground planes, and complete DRC check for manufacturing compliance.

Gerber & Handover

Manufacturing files (Gerber, drill, BOM), 3D preview, and documentation delivered to you.

PCB Design Tools We Use

Professional EDA software trusted by hardware engineers worldwide.

Proteus EasyEDA KiCad Altium Designer Eagle Gerber Files SMD Components Through-Hole DRC/ERC Checks 3D PCB Preview BOM Generation Pick & Place Files

Why Choose SMB Robotics for Custom PCB Design

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100% DRC Passed

Every custom PCB design we deliver has passed full Design Rule Check. Your manufacturer will accept it on the first submission.

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3D Board Preview

See exactly what your finished PCB will look like in 3D before you spend a single rupee on manufacturing.

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3-Day Turnaround

Simple custom PCB designs delivered in 3 working days. Complex multi-layer boards in 5-7 days.

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FYP Documentation

For students, we include clean schematic exports, board layout images, and 3D renders ready for your project report.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our custom PCB design services.

What PCB design software does SMB Robotics use?

We primarily use Proteus for schematic design and simulation, EasyEDA for quick PCB layouts and direct ordering from JLCPCB, and KiCad for open-source projects that need community-compatible files. For clients who specifically request it, we also work in Altium Designer and Eagle. The choice of software depends on your project requirements, your manufacturer's preferences, and whether you need simulation capabilities alongside the custom PCB design.

Can you design multi-layer PCBs for complex projects?

Yes, we design 2-layer and 4-layer custom PCB boards regularly. Multi-layer boards are essential for projects that involve high-speed digital signals, dense component placement, or separate power and ground planes for noise isolation. We have designed 4-layer boards for motor controller projects, ESP32-based IoT hubs, and microcontroller breakout boards where signal integrity and EMI reduction were critical requirements.

Do you provide Gerber files ready for manufacturing?

Absolutely. Every custom PCB design project we complete includes a full set of manufacturing files: Gerber files (copper layers, solder mask, silkscreen), Excellon drill files, BOM (Bill of Materials) spreadsheet, and component placement coordinates. These files are compatible with all major PCB manufacturers including JLCPCB, PCBWay, AllPCB, and Seeed Studio. We test every Gerber set in an online viewer before delivery to make sure everything is perfect.

How long does a typical custom PCB design project take?

Simple single-layer or double-layer custom PCB designs with 10 to 30 components typically take 2 to 3 working days. More complex boards with 50+ components, multi-layer stackups, or tight mechanical constraints take 5 to 7 working days. If your project also requires Proteus simulation or circuit analysis before PCB layout, add 1 to 2 additional days. We always confirm the timeline during our initial free consultation before starting work.

Can you simulate my circuit before manufacturing?

Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Proteus simulation lets us test your circuit virtually — checking voltage levels, timing behavior, sensor responses, and motor driver outputs — before you spend money on physical PCB manufacturing. We have caught critical design errors during simulation (like incorrect resistor values, reversed diode polarity, or inadequate decoupling) that would have resulted in a non-functional board. Simulation is especially valuable for power supply circuits and motor driver designs.

Do you handle PCB manufacturing or just custom PCB design?

Our core service is custom PCB design — schematic, layout, simulation, and manufacturing file generation. We do not operate a PCB fab house ourselves. However, we help you place orders with trusted manufacturers like JLCPCB and PCBWay. We prepare all the files in the exact format your chosen manufacturer requires, and we verify the online Gerber preview before you confirm the order. Many of our clients prefer this approach because they get professional custom PCB design quality at the lowest manufacturing cost available.

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