Скачать или смотреть PCB Tracer: Virtual Circuit X-Ray (Find Faults, Trace Connections, Decode Designs)

Run PCB Tracer by browsing to https://pcbtracer.com. No installation is required.

PCB Tracer is an AI-assisted software tool designed to help in printed circuit board reverse engineering, troubleshooting, signal tracing and electronics repair. It includes automation features to reduce the workload of connecting components to recreate the netlist. The software is hosted online and runs in a browser. Future releases will include more artificial intelligence features (such as failure analysis).

This video introduces PCB Tracer and demonstrates how to use its features. Scroll down to get to a video index with links to key points in the video.

PCB Tracer provides a virtual x-ray thru PCBs, enabling users to easily visualize PCB signal and power tracks. It includes modern AI tools to easily extract component information from datasheets, reducing the tasks of identifying integrated circuit (IC ) pins and other key properties.

0:00 Introduction and Overview
0:44 Loading a Project Example
1:49 Toolbar and Drawing Tools (Select, Via, Pads, Test Points, Traces, Components)
4:09 Voltage Bus and Ground Bus Tools
4:48 Hand Tool, Magnifying Tool, and Perspective View
6:39 Set View Tool and Keyboard Shortcuts
7:50 Color Palette and Project Notes
8:29 Test Points Dialog
9:08 Layer Management (14 Layers Explained)
9:54 Images Menu (Loading and Transforming Images)
10:26 Tools Menu Overview
12:30 Power and Ground Bus Management
15:32 Help Menu and Documentation
17:15 Project Name and Timestamp System
17:59 Autosave Feature and Save Status Indicator
18:48 File History and Restore Function
19:11 AI Features and Settings (Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT Integration)
19:53 Exporting Bill of Materials
PROJECT DEMO STARTS HERE
20:39 Starting the Live Demo - Creating New Project
21:20 Creating New Project and Directory Setup
22:26 Loading Top and Bottom PCB Images
22:47 Transform Images Dialog - Scaling and Alignment
24:01 Image Rotation and Fine-tuning Alignment
24:47 Adjusting Image Brightness and Contrast
25:16 Locking Images
25:36 Placing Vias on the Board
26:46 Via Pattern Placement for IC (14-pin chip)
28:01 Component Tool and Automation of Pin Connections
29:38 AI Datasheet Extraction Demo
32:13 Adding Resistors and Capacitors
33:25 Polarized Components (LED and Battery)
35:57 Connecting Components Using Information Dialog
38:20 Adding Jumper and Connector Components
38:39 Drawing Traces on the PCB
41:28 Comparing Drawn Traces to Actual Board
42:06 Using Transparency Slider for Multi-layer Boards
42:32 AI Data Sheet Extraction and Connection Automation - 48-pin Component -
45:29 Pattern Placement for 48-pin TQFP Package
47:37 Set View Feature for Navigation
50:02 Select All by Layer Feature
50:27 Closing Remarks and Support Information
51:00 Export Net List Discussion and Future Features