Traces on different layers piling up? In Altium Designer, press Shift+S for Single Layer Mode – only the current layer stands out. Numpad + / − steps through the layers.
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This is a solid experiment. Getting a 6-layer STM32F405 flight controller from requirements all the way through design, fab, assembly, flashing, and basic functionality is impressive.
Curious about the final DRC pass rate and where the main issues showed up during testing — especially on power and high-speed signals. How well did the AI handle those?
Drawing a rectangle behind every silkscreen label? You don't have to. In Altium Designer: select the text → set Font to TrueType → check "Inverted" → set Border Mode to Margin → adjust "Margin Border" for the padding. The box follows the text through rotation, moves,
It lives in Design Rules → Plane → Polygon Connect Style. Here's the full AD25 walkthrough — including the one rule about SMD pads that will save your hand-soldering game. 👨🔧