Welcome to the latest installment of Altium Academy! In this video, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson delves into the exciting outcome of our Tesla PCB Design Challenge. Discover the winner's design, how it modernized the Tesla Roadster's display system, and what made it stand out from the competition.

The video also acts as an extended design review, highlighting key improvements, and showcasing how they modernized the display system to meet today's standards.

What You'll Learn:
• How the winning PCB design achieved a seamless integration of modern components.
• The unique layout choices that kept the original form factor while enhancing functionality.
• Key elements that contributed to the design's success, including updated circuitry and component choices.
• Strategies for reusing and modifying existing circuitry.

Key Takeaways:
• The benefits of using an STM32 microcontroller for automotive applications.
• How layout and design choices can enhance or hinder PCB functionality.
• The importance of comprehensive documentation and review to ensure a complete design.

Circuitry Updates:
• The design reduces component count by consolidating functions into the STM32 microcontroller, and reuses existing elements, incorporating a new power section and ensuring compatibility with the existing display system.

Fab Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s...

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0:00 Intro
0:41 Announcing the Winner!
0:56 Winning PCB in 3D
1:15 Analyzing the PCB Schematics
7:38 Analyzing the PCB Layout
22:09 Closing Thoughts