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Join a hands-on PCB Assembly Workshop at UC Davis instructed by Peggy Zhu, a graduate student at UC Davis and an Altium Training Educator who hosts Altium Designer trainings and workshops. Participants will learn the complete process of ordering, soldering, and testing a musical keychain printed circuit board (PCB). No prior experience is required. You are welcome to join even if you have not completed the 24-hour Essentials Training or the 8-hour PCB Design Workshop.
Workshop Schedule
The workshop consists of two sessions:
1. PCB Ordering Session
Date: May 23, 2026 | Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Location: Discord (not recorded)
- Participants who completed the 8-hour PCB Design Workshop may order the PCB they designed.
- Participants without prior PCB design experience will receive all required Gerber files to place an order.
- You will learn how to upload Gerber files to JLCPCB and place a PCB manufacturing order.
The estimated cost for a typical order of 5 PCBs plus shipping is approximately $35 USD ($4 for the PCBs and the remainder for shipping). Participants may combine orders to reduce shipping costs.
2. PCB Soldering Session
Date: June 12, 2026 | Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Location: Kemper Hall 2161
- Participants will solder and assemble the PCBs they ordered.
- All soldering equipment and electronic components will be provided.
- Participants will receive a step-by-step instructional video covering soldering, testing, and programming the musical keychain PCB.
Example Project
View a functional musical keychain PCB here: Musical Keychain Demo Video
Registration
Enrollment is limited to 30 students. Please complete the registration form by 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 21st.
If you have any questions, please submit them through the sign-up form or contact the workshop coordinator, Peggy Zhu, at zpeggyzhu@gmail.com.