Workshop
On
“Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design and Fabrication)”
26th – 28th August 2025
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram, organized a three-day hands-on workshop on “Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design and Fabrication” from 26th to 28th August 2025. The workshop aimed to provide students with foundational knowledge and practical exposure to the entire process of PCB development — from understanding basic electronic components to designing and fabricating functional circuits.
The workshop was conducted by Mr. Aditya Gautam, a distinguished alumnus of Dronacharya College of Engineering (Batch 2024), who has excelled in the field of electronics and embedded systems. His achievements include being the Winner of Smart India Hackathon 2024 (Green Printing Track), Mentor of Bootcamp Winner at Jammu, and currently pursuing M. Tech at Kyushu Institute, Japan.
Day 1 – Introduction to Basic Electronic Components and PCBs
The session began with a formal welcome and an introduction to the resource person. Mr. Aditya shared his academic journey and experiences, inspiring students with his innovative projects and research pursuits. Students were introduced to the fundamentals of resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, LEDs, and integrated circuits. A live demonstration by student Divyanshu showcased practical circuit design, while the mentor guided participants through the structured approach to project development.
Day 2 – Brainstorming, PCB Basics, and Idea Finalization
The second day emphasized design thinking and collaborative ideation. Mr. Aditya explained the structure, composition, and significance of PCBs in modern electronics. Students brainstormed and proposed several innovative ideas, which were evaluated for technical feasibility. After detailed discussions, the project titled “IoT-Based Smart Socket Automation” was finalized as the focus of the workshop. Participants then conducted requirement analyses, discussed component selection, and outlined design strategies.
Day 3 – Components, ESP32, and Smart Socket Automation
The third day provided hands-on exposure to electronic components and introduced the ESP32 microcontroller, a key element for IoT-based systems. Students learned to identify components, handle them safely, and interface ESP32 with relay modules. They also executed basic automation codes, gaining first-hand experience in integrating IoT with hardware systems.
By the conclusion of the three-day session, students had developed a strong understanding of PCB fundamentals, microcontroller-based automation, and collaborative design.
Objective: To introduce students to the essentials of PCB design and fabrication through hands-on learning and real-world IoT applications.
Benefit: Students gained foundational experience in circuit design, microcontroller programming, and teamwork, laying the groundwork for advanced PCB fabrication.