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Circuit Design is the process of designing electrical circuits to create a complete electronic system. A Circuit Designer is responsible for designing circuits, testing the board and components through simulations, troubleshooting any errors, and even prototyping the board by manufacturing a few before completing the entire circuit accurately. Through this intricate process, a Circuit Designer will be able to optimize the design with their expertise and creative talent to push out an efficient product.
Circuit Designers are knowledgeable engineers with a high level understanding of electronics engineering and components that can be used in a circuit. They also possess analytical skills as they must be able to calculate loads, power consumption and sophisticated circuit architecture that involves cause and effects to produce sound results. With extensive knowledge of hardware engineering, Circuit Designers are responsible for hardware selection, board sizing, and routing of signals.
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From 39,630 reviews, clients rate our Circuit Designers 4.9 out of 5 stars.Circuit Design is the process of designing electrical circuits to create a complete electronic system. A Circuit Designer is responsible for designing circuits, testing the board and components through simulations, troubleshooting any errors, and even prototyping the board by manufacturing a few before completing the entire circuit accurately. Through this intricate process, a Circuit Designer will be able to optimize the design with their expertise and creative talent to push out an efficient product.
Circuit Designers are knowledgeable engineers with a high level understanding of electronics engineering and components that can be used in a circuit. They also possess analytical skills as they must be able to calculate loads, power consumption and sophisticated circuit architecture that involves cause and effects to produce sound results. With extensive knowledge of hardware engineering, Circuit Designers are responsible for hardware selection, board sizing, and routing of signals.
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These projects use both beginner and advanced electrical engineering techniques that our expert Circuit Designers are capable of delivering. With creativity, knowledge in engineering disciplines and product optimization experience, our Circuit Designers create reliable and innovative solutions for our clients’ projects.
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From 39,630 reviews, clients rate our Circuit Designers 4.9 out of 5 stars.The square wave should have an equal mark-to-space ratio, a frequency equal to that of the resonant frequency of the metal bar estimated in Part 1, and an output voltage going from 0 volts to +15 volts. Show full working for calculating component values and draw the circuit diagram. Part 1 is measure the frequency response of one of the metal bars from the Electronics Lab. You will need to use the signal generator (function generator) and oscilloscope to do this. Plot the resulting frequency response across the range 100kHz to 200kHz, and state the resonant frequency of the metal bar.
I need a PCB layout design for a small general lighting application using standard LEDs. The PCB size should be less than 10x10 cm. Ideal skills and experience include: - Proficiency in PCB design software (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle, or KiCAD) - Experience with LED circuit design - Knowledge of layout techniques for thermal management - Attention to detail and accuracy in design
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I have a working concept for an E-Rickshaw diagnostic tool based on an ESP32 DevKit V1, and I now need a production-ready 2-layer PCB. All circuitry must operate from the vehicle’s 48 V line, stepped down via an LM2596. The board will drive an I2C OLED, measure battery voltage, and sense individual lines for the horn, headlight, indicators, brake light, and reverse buzzer. Two probes (A & B) are included for quick continuity tests. Good engineering practice is mandatory: reverse-polarity, fuse, TVS and general input protections must be designed-in. Preferred workflow • KiCad is my first choice; if you feel EasyEDA delivers clear advantages, let me know. • Layout decisions should favour ease of assembly over sheer compactness or extra thermal tricks. • Blueto...
Please note: Max payment for this is $180. Please do not bid and then negotiate higher price if this is not acceptable. I need a KiCad project that lays out a compact, dual-rail power supply capable of delivering up to 10 A per rail at a maximum of 70 V. The board will sit inside an audio amplifier chassis and will be fed by a toroidal transformer, so low noise and a clean ground scheme are critical. Core requirements • Dual CRC-filtered rails with the 0 V reference converging only at the final capacitor. • A single pair of screw terminals at the board edge for each secondary winding so wiring from the toroid stays short and tidy. • Support for a 5020-class diode bridge (through-hole) plus an alternate footprint that lets me mount the bridge directly to the chassis v...
I need a cable assembly made from our plans for a toilet flush sensor prototype. The assembly involves a combination of flat cable and pre-made cable that we will cut and extend. We have built a couple of basic units but need about a dozen made for field trials. Requirements: we can provide some of the materials - cutting and extending off the shelf IoT sensor cable - Speaker flat extension cables - will need water proofing Ideal Skills and Experience: - Experience with flat cable and general assembly - Proficiency in working with pre-made cables - Attention to detail and precision in cable cutting and extending - water proofing and protecting Looking for a skilled professional to ensure a reliable and functional assembly. Please provide relevant experience in your bids. this may be i...
I already have a KiCad v10.4 design exported to Gerber and will share the schematic, PNG layout images and an initial BOM. What I need now is a careful re-work so the board prints flawlessly on a Voltera V-One. Here is the scope in plain terms: • Import my existing Gerbers, then modify and optimise them for a 2" × 3" FR1 board. • Advise whether the plated holes should be drilled for 1.0 mm or 0.4 mm copper rivets and implement the correct drill table. • Provide full design assistance: refine component selection and placement, reroute traces for cleaner paths, and add or remove small features where that improves manufacturability or current handling. • Keep all components at least 0.4 in from each corner; the corner mounting holes themselves are n...
This project focuses on the custom PCB Design of an advanced Embedded System powered by the ESP32 for scalable IoT applications. By leveraging the ESP32 microcontroller, this IoT device delivers robust wireless connectivity and efficient processing. The comprehensive PCB Design ensures a compact, reliable Embedded System, perfectly tailored for seamless IoT integration and stable ESP32 hardware performance.
I am looking for an experienced Embedded Hardware Design Engineer to develop a custom production-ready WIFI Board for a proprietary embedded electronic product. The selected engineer will be responsible for reviewing the project requirements, designing the complete schematic, selecting suitable components, creating the WIFI Board layout, and preparing the design for manufacturing. Required Expertise - Embedded hardware design - Mixed-signal WIFI Board design - RF WIFI Board layout - Power supply design - Battery-powered embedded systems - Design for Manufacturing (DFM) - Design for Assembly (DFA) - Schematic capture and WIFI Board layout (KiCad or Altium preferred) Deliverables - Complete schematic - WIFI Board layout - Bill of Materials (BOM) - Gerber files - Manufacturing files - A...
I need our existing laser-maze exhibit adapted before we use it so children can explore it safely It comes with class 3 lasers but we need to change these to class 2 and introduce a system that shuts the lasers down as soon as the beam is broken and then comes back on after five seconds providing the beam Is clear The system is already installed and has seven lasers on one wall and small mirrors to reflect to each beam. The maze is around 3 x 2 m
Please note: Max payment for this is $140. Please do not bid and then negotiate higher price if this is not acceptable. I need a KiCad project that lays out a compact, dual-rail power supply capable of delivering up to 10 A per rail at a maximum of 70 V. The board will sit inside an audio amplifier chassis and will be fed by a toroidal transformer, so low noise and a clean ground scheme are critical. Core requirements • Dual CRC-filtered rails with the 0 V reference converging only at the final capacitor. • A single pair of screw terminals at the board edge for each secondary winding so wiring from the toroid stays short and tidy. • Support for a 5020-class diode bridge (through-hole) plus an alternate footprint that lets me mount the bridge directly to the chassis v...
Please Note: total amount is $80. Please do not bid if this is not acceptable. I’m putting together a single-rail power supply for sensitive audio gear and need a clean, hum-free output. The brief is straightforward: • Topology: prefer an LDO-based regulator front-ended by a capacitance-multiplier stage (or an equally quiet alternative you can justify). • Input: board-mounted, fully encapsulated transformer—no off-board or open-frame types. • Output: 9 V to 24 V DC, up to 1.5 A continuous. Low ripple and broadband noise filtering are far more important than absolute efficiency. Include transformer snubbers. • Target use: high-end audio equipment, so 50/60 Hz mains-borne noise, switch-spikes and thermal drift must all be kept to a minimum. Deliverable...
I’m building a compact, 4–6-layer mixed-signal board that will sit at the heart of a new sensor-interface product. The board must collect analog data, run it through an on-board DSP, and then push results out over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a cellular link. To keep the unit fully portable, all power must be managed through an integrated battery management system, including charging, protection, and efficient rail generation for the analog, digital, and RF domains. Here’s what I need from you, start to finish: • Complete schematic capture with full part selection, paying special attention to RF front-ends, low-noise sensor inputs, the DSP section, and the battery management circuitry. • A 4–6 layer stack-up that cleanly separates noisy digital, sensitive ana...
We are looking for an experienced Power Electronics Engineer / PCB Design Engineer to design three high-power solar inverter systems from scratch: On-Grid (Grid-Tie) Inverter Off-Grid Inverter Hybrid Inverter Power rating: 30kW to 50kW — this is industrial-scale, three-phase equipment, not a residential 1-5kW unit. We need engineers who have specifically worked at this power level before. We will start with one inverter type first (to be confirmed after proposals), then move to the others upon successful completion. We have reference datasheets/manuals from existing market products (ASHAPOWER, TruePower, UTL, Waaree, etc.) that will be shared as benchmarks for specs and features. The design itself must be original/from scratch — not a copy of any existing product. Delive...
Title: Full-Stack Embedded Engineer: KiCad Flex-PCB Design & STM32 Firmware for Capacitive Sensing Array Project Objective: We are prototyping a wearable biomechanics system for a para-athlete runner to measure Vertical Impact Peak (VIP) and asymmetry. The hardware architecture utilizes a custom multi-channel capacitive force sensor array (copper pads separated by a cellular polyurethane/Poron dielectric) embedded in a shoe insole/cleat. We need a full-stack embedded systems engineer to design the custom Flexible PCB layout in KiCad and write the bare-metal C/C++ firmware for an STM32 microcontroller to process the sensor data. Key Deliverables & Scope: 1. KiCad Flex-PCB Layout: - Design a custom-shaped, ultra-thin Flexible PCB (Flex-PCB) insole footprint based on provided ...
A pin header on my small production PCB was accidentally soldered one pad off its intended footprint, so the connector now sits in the wrong position. The task is straightforward: cleanly remove the existing header, clear the through-holes without lifting pads or damaging traces, and solder a new (or the same, if salvaged intact) header perfectly aligned to the original footprint. Because this is essentially a solder-joint-related rework, I expect professional tools—hot-air rework station, fine-tip iron, quality flux, microscope inspection—to be used. Once the header is resoldered, please verify continuity on every pin, check for bridging, and confirm the board still powers up. Deliverable: • Returned, fully functional PCB with the pin header accurately seated and all jo...
Project Title Design & Development of Wide Input Isolated Dual Output DC-DC Flyback Converter (20V–160VDC Input | 12V/1A & 5V/0.5A Outputs) Project Overview We are looking for an experienced Power Electronics Engineer with proven expertise in isolated SMPS and flyback converter design to develop a compact, industrial-grade DC-DC converter module. The converter will operate from a 20VDC to 160VDC input and provide two fully regulated isolated outputs: 12V DC @ 1A 5V DC @ 0.5A The product will be used in industrial control systems, battery-powered equipment, and EV-related applications. The design must emphasize high reliability, stable operation over the complete input voltage range, thermal performance, electrical isolation, and manufacturability. Only freelancers with...
Project Title Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) & Flight Controller Hardware Design Engineer for Defence UAV Project Description We are looking for an experienced **Electronics/Embedded Systems Engineer** to design and develop an indigenous **Electronic Speed Controller (ESC)** and **Flight Controller** for our defence UAV platform. This is a long-term project with the possibility of continued collaboration on future UAV systems. # Scope of Work # Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) * Design BLDC ESC (60A–120A, scalable up to 200A) * Schematic design * PCB Layout (KiCad or Altium) * Component selection (MOSFETs, Gate Drivers, Current Sensors, Regulators) * Thermal management * EMI/EMC considerations * Gerber Files * Bill of Materials (BOM) * Manufacturing files * Prototype ...
I need a complete electrical package for both residential and small-to-medium commercial projects. The scope covers lighting layouts and power distribution only—HVAC control is handled separately—so the focus is on accurate circuiting, load balancing, and clear panel schedules. What I expect from you: • Coordinated floor-plan layouts showing fixtures, receptacles, switching and conduit routing • A detailed single-line diagram (SLD) that matches the layouts and breaker sizing • Shop drawings with mounting details, cable sizing and any required equipment schedules • All work aligned with current local building codes; keep regional amendments in mind where they differ from IEC or IEEE practices • Final deliverables in DWG and PDF, ready for the ...
I’m setting up a new mobile-phone venture and I want a seasoned PCB designer to join me at the ground floor. I will fund the hardware development; what I need from you is the end-to-end PCB engineering that turns our handset concept into a manufacturable reality. Scope of work • Architect and lay out a multilayer board that fits a slim smartphone form factor. • Integrate the core silicon (application processor, memory, RF front-end), battery interface and power-management circuitry, plus all critical sensor breakouts. • Optimise signal integrity, thermal behaviour and EMI/EMC so the design can clear FCC/CE without major rework. • Produce complete deliverables—schematics, layered Gerber/ODB++ files, annotated BOM, pick-and-place data and a brief DFM ...
I'm seeking an expert in firmware and hardware integration, specifically for radio communication. This project involves developing both firmware and the necessary hardware components. Key Requirement: - Custom Protocol: The firmware must support a custom communication protocol tailored to our specific needs. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proficiency in radio communication systems - Experience with custom protocol development - Strong background in microcontrollers and circuit design - Knowledge of data acquisition and control systems is a plus Please share your relevant experience and approach to this project.
I need a clear, component-level wiring diagram that shows exactly how to build a compact rechargeable lamp. The diagram must be laid out as a classic wiring diagram (not a high-level schematic) so wire colours, connection points and conductor paths are unambiguous for a technician to follow. Components used to fit in a 100*100*20mm compartment Project context The lamp will run from an internal battery pack, drive a small cluster of LED lights, and recharge via a dedicated charging circuit. A capacitive touch sensor will act as the on/off. Everything should fit on a single board with any external leads clearly marked. Essential inclusions • Battery pack : to have 7-8hrs backup for the LED mentioned below • LED : 3 V, 33 mA LED filaments • Charging circuit (USB-C prefe...
Project Golden Eagle couples solar, a lithium-ion battery energy storage system and gas-fired reciprocating engines into one behind-the-meter plant that will offset our facility’s demand charges and provide resilient back-up power. The preliminary economic model is complete; what remains is a construction-ready electrical design that folds the three resources into a single, code-compliant package. The generation mix is fixed—solar arrays, BESS and gas engines—as confirmed in our internal feasibility study. I already have detailed equipment specifications, protection philosophies and utility interconnection requirements; these must be reflected verbatim in the drawings and calculations you prepare. Where gaps appear, NEC 2023, IEEE 1547 and local AHJ amendments should gui...
I need an engineer who can take me from concept to working prototype on a precision electromagnetic sensing instrument aimed squarely at industrial non-destructive testing and material verification. The core job is to design a sensor that reads electrical conductivity with high accuracy on metallic parts, while also giving me phase-shift and signal-amplitude data that I can use for deeper analysis. My ideal workflow looks like this: we agree on the excitation frequency range, coil geometry, and signal-conditioning chain; you model and build the probe; you develop the embedded firmware and a simple desktop interface so I can visualise raw and processed readings in real time. Throughout, please keep calibration and repeatability in mind—stable baselines and traceable test procedures a...
I need a complete PCB design built around the ESP32-C3 and five onboard power MOSFETs. The board will sit inside a medium-sized, handheld consumer-electronics enclosure and run from a regulated mains-derived supply, so careful attention to isolation, creepage, and thermal paths is essential. The circuit will drive five independent high-side or low-side loads (I can adapt to whichever topology is simpler on your end) while giving the ESP32-C3 solid Wi-Fi/BLE antenna performance. GPIO pin mapping, level-shifting, protection, and a clean 3 V3 rail must all be worked into the schematic. Please route with sensible trace widths, keep EMI in check, and leave me a little proto area for future tweaks if space permits. Deliverables • Schematic and well-annotated PCB layout • Gerber, ...
I am looking for an experienced PCB layout engineer to design and route a compact, dual-layer PCB for an IoT smart switch module. The design must fit inside a very restricted space (approximately 55mm x 45mm) to fit behind standard wall switchboards. Key aspects of the design: - Microcontroller: ESP32-WROOM-32 series (Wi-Fi + BLE). - Power: On-board AC-to-DC isolated converter (230V AC to 5V DC) and a 3.3V DC-DC buck converter. - Relays: 1x onboard relay switching AC mains load. - Inputs: Single-channel external switch sensing circuit. - Safety & Protection: Fuse and surge protection (MOV), with strict clearance/creepage rules (minimum 2.5mm spacing between high-voltage AC mains and low-voltage DC logic traces). - Tools: KiCad preferred. Deliverables: - Schematic review and optimizat...
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I need an experienced Fusion 360 user to correct errors in my electrical design. Requirements: - Fix both schematic and PCB layout issues - Resolve package issues, specifically incorrect footprints Ideal Skills and Experience: - Proficiency in Fusion 360 electrical design - Experience with schematics and PCB layouts - Strong knowledge of electrical components and footprints - Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
I have a circuit that now needs to move from the schematic stage to a production-ready printed circuit board. I will share the complete schematic, component list, and any mechanical constraints as soon as the project starts. Your task is to turn that information into a clean, manufacturable PCB layout and supply the standard fabrication files. Here is what I need from you: • Translate my schematic into a well-routed PCB that fits within the mechanical outline I provide. • Follow common DFM/DFT guidelines so the board can be produced by mainstream fabs without extra fees. • Deliver Gerber, drill, and pick-and-place files along with the source file from your preferred tool (Altium, KiCad, or Eagle are all fine). • Include a 3D step model so I can run a final fit c...
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I need a compact FR4 board that accepts a universal 85 – 265 VAC input and continuously supplies two regulated rails: 5 V DC and 12 V DC (each capable of up to 1 A). The 12 V line must terminate in generously sized through-hole pads so I can solder external wires with ease; the 5 V rail will power onboard logic. Lighting is handled by five SM1206-395-IL UV LEDs from Bivar. Three sit on the main board, while the other two reside on small right-angle daughter PCBs soldered perpendicular to the base board. This is for an industrial environment, so please favour robust component choices, but I do not require formal UL or CE certification. Every part should be readily sourced from major Indian distributors such as Mouser India, Element14 India, or local vendors like Robu and MD Componen...
Project Title Design a Logic Gate Based Non-Programmable Sensor-Actuator PCB — Prototype Development Project Overview I need a custom electronics board designed and prototyped around a combination of Logic Gates, built for a non-programmable, hardware-only sensor-to-actuator decision system (no microcontroller/firmware involved). The board should be robust, classroom/hobbyist-safe, and ready for small-batch prototyping. Concept The core idea is a hardware logic control board where inputs (sensors which uses only digital signal like IR sensor, PIR sensor, LDR sensor etc.) and outputs (actuators/dc motors, LED and buzzer) are combined using any gate logic — with no coding or programming required. Detailed Requirements 1. Power Requirements Power input via a 9V battery....
Requirement: Electronics Hardware Design Consultant (Industrial Instrumentation) We are looking for an experienced Electronics Hardware Design Consultant to support our D&D department in developing and upgrading industrial instrumentation products such as Ultrasonic Level Transmitters, Radar Level Transmitters, Capacitive Transmitters, and various Level Switches. Scope of Work: Electronic circuit design and calculations Analog and digital hardware development 4-20 mA and HART communication circuits Power supply and protection circuit design EMC/EMI-compliant hardware design Schematic and PCB design reviews Design optimization for reliability and manufacturability Support for IEC 61000 and EMC certification requirements Upgrading existing products with advanced features and improved pe...
I run an analog broadcasting facility and need an experienced radio engineer to work directly on our transmitter and tower-mounted antenna system. Your focus will be the RF chain—from the exciter right through to the radiating elements—making sure we’re operating at peak efficiency and fully within our licensed technical limits. You’ll have access to current schematics, field strength and SWR readings, plus any service manuals we hold. Using your own measurement gear (spectrum analyser, dummy load, vector VSWR meter, etc.) or equivalent tools on-site, I’d like you to: • Diagnose and resolve any signal quality or coverage issues linked to the transmitter or antenna • Retune, align and verify power output and reflected power figures • Docu...
I need a qualified technician to carry out routine maintenance on my Split AC. The job covers a full cleaning of both the indoor and outdoor units, including filters, coils, drainage line, and fan blades, followed by a quick performance check to be sure the system cools evenly and operates quietly. Deliverables: • Thorough cleaning of indoor unit • Thorough cleaning of outdoor compressor unit • Inspection of refrigerant pressure, electrical connections, and thermostat calibration • Brief report on any parts that may soon require replacement I’ll make the area around the units accessible; you only need to bring the necessary tools, cleaning agents, and a portable vacuum. Please let me know your availability and how long the service usually takes so we c...
I have a compact 433 MHz transmitter built around a CMT2219B RF module driven by a GD32E230G8 MCU. Before we invest in the formal lab work, I want an experienced RF-compliance engineer to look over the current schematic and two-layer PCB layout to maximise our chances of passing both FCC Part 15 and the equivalent ISED requirements. The focus is squarely on RF performance. I have no existing test data, so I’m relying on your insight to flag anything that might push us over the limits once we reach conducted or radiated emissions testing. Key areas include the matching network around the module, antenna feed, ground strategy, return-loss considerations, filtering, and any layout tweaks that could shave a few dB off leakage. You’ll receive the design files (Gerber, pick-and-pla...
Je souhaite concevoir puis réaliser un système d’irrigation intelligent, connecté en IoT, dédié aux cultures de céréales. L’objectif est de réguler l’apport en eau par irrigation de surface en fonction de données temps-réel recueillies par des capteurs d’humidité du sol et de température. Concrètement, il me faut : • l’architecture complète (choix du microcontrôleur – Arduino, ESP32 ou équivalent –, réseau LoRa/Wi-Fi, passerelle, cloud ou serveur local), • le schéma de câblage incluant électrovannes ou pompes pour l’irrigation de surface, • le code embarqué qui lit les capteur...
Ho 6 Raspberry CM4 che non si accendono e, dopo vari tentativi, sospetto un guasto hardware localizzato sulla scheda madre. Non vedo bruciature, crepe o altri segni evidenti, ma il dispositivo rimane completamente morto anche con alimentatore sicuramente funzionante. Cerco chi possa: eseguire la sostituzione dei componenti difettosi • verificare a banco che il Raspberry torni ad avviarsi e a collegarsi correttamente a rete e periferiche USB Preferisco una soluzione chiavi in mano: mi va bene spedire il dispositivo al laboratorio, purché sia testato prima della restituzione. Accetto anche una consulenza dettagliata se riesci a guidarmi passo-passo con gli strumenti giusti. Forniscimi tempi stimati, metodo di test finale e garanzia sul lavoro svolto.
Briefing do Projeto Estamos procurando um profissional para desenvolver um projeto de um Sistema Ecológico de Reaproveitamento de Água para Hortas Domésticas. O projeto é um protótipo simples, desenvolvido para uma pequena horta doméstica, sem necessidade de atender grandes áreas ou implementar funcionalidades complexas. Objetivo Desenvolver um sistema automatizado utilizando ESP32 que monitore a umidade do solo e realize a irrigação utilizando água da chuva armazenada em um reservatório, promovendo economia de água e praticidade para o usuário. Funcionalidades esperadas - Programação completa do ESP32; - Leitura do sensor de umidade do solo; - Leitura do sensor de nível de...
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