Free PCB Design Review

Independent assessment for non-functional prototypes

You hired a freelancer to design your PCB. The files looked professional. The prototypes arrived. But when you powered them up - nothing worked. Or worse, something failed catastrophically.

You're not alone. This scenario happens far too often, and it's damaging both to clients who've invested significant resources and to the reputation of the entire engineering community.

If you're in this situation, I'm offering a free initial review of your PCB design with absolutely no obligation.

Why I'm Offering This

The freelance electronics engineering community includes many talented, dedicated professionals. Unfortunately, it also attracts individuals who lack the fundamental knowledge required for reliable PCB design but are willing to underbid legitimate engineers by offering complex work for unrealistically low prices.

These problematic designs often share common characteristics: they appear to meet basic requirements on the surface but ignore fundamental engineering principles, practical limitations, and proper design methodology.

This free review service is a small step toward restoring trust in the community. If your project has gone wrong, you shouldn't have to pay again just to find out what happened.

Who This Service Is For

Service Terms

  • Scope: The free service provides an initial review identifying fundamental or obvious issues. For complex designs, this may not cover all existing problems.
  • Eligibility Evidence: You must provide evidence that the project was designed through a freelancer (e.g., screenshots from Upwork, Fiverr, or similar platforms).
  • Prototype Evidence: You must provide photos of the manufactured PCB prototype.
  • Issue Description: Provide a clear list of issues explaining why the design is not working as expected.
  • Design Files: Full project files must be provided (schematic and PCB layout in native or standard exchange formats).
  • Review Scope: The review covers schematic and PCB layout only. Firmware, software, and programming are not included.
  • Acceptance: The free review can be declined for any reason without explanation.
  • One Review Per Client: Each company or individual is eligible for only one free design review.
  • Timeline: Review timeline varies depending on current availability.
  • No Liability: No guarantees or liability is assumed for the assessment provided.

This is a good-faith service intended to help those genuinely disadvantaged by poor-quality design work.

What Happens After You Submit?

  1. Initial Assessment: Your submission will be reviewed to verify eligibility.
  2. Acceptance Notification: If accepted, you'll receive confirmation and an estimated timeline.
  3. Review Process: The design files will be analyzed, focusing on fundamental issues and design quality.
  4. Findings Report: You'll receive a summary of findings identifying critical issues.
  5. No Obligation: You're under no obligation to engage further services.

Ready to Find Out What Went Wrong?

Submit your design files for a free assessment.

Request a Free Review

If you don't meet the eligibility criteria but still need a professional PCB design assessment, contact me for a quote on a paid design review service.