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Vibhor Grover , 08-26-2026, 02:01 AM

Hi @Robert Feranec ,

My name is Vibhor, and I'm 13 years old. Ever since I was 8, I was vastly interested in the world of electronics. In some time, I started learning PCB designing. I only watched a YouTube video or two in the beginning, and rest I learned from datasheets, articles on best practices and a few failed boards

Since then, I've made many designs, from ESP32/STM32/RP2040 dev boards to complex PCBs for mars rovers, weather stations, power supplies, etc. Looking back, I see that I've come a long way on my own from where I started. I can now comfortably route dense 4 layer boards.

But I have no plans of stopping here. I want to learn to route 10+ layer PCBs with controlled impedance and high speed differential pairs. While exploring courses, I found that most just teach the basics or cover the theory behind things. Then I came across FEDEVEL and the "Advanced PCB Layout Course".

It was just what I had been looking for. But then I hit a hard wall. It was priced €199 which was too much for me. I'm deeply committed to learning the skills behind this barrier, but as a young independent developer in India, the Euro exchange rate represents a significant financial boundary. I wanted to ask if you had any student discounts, partial scholarships or alternative pricing plans for young developers.

If you could offer any discount/concession for me right now, I'd be highly grateful.

Thank you for your precious time.

Best Regards,
Vibhor Grover

, 08-26-2026, 02:03 AM

🤖 In the meantime, here’s a response from the [FEDEVEL AI HW Assistant]().
It helps to find relevant resources for your question, but it may make mistakes as it’s still in early development.

This is the response from the AI Assistant:
While I can't speak for Fedevel's pricing policies, let me share technical guidance and alternative paths based on the video content:

1. **Free Learning Foundations**
The videos emphasize studying reference designs (like those from microcontroller manufacturers) and datasheets as critical free resources. For high-speed design, focus on:
- DDR layout examples from FPGA/processor manufacturers
- USB/Ethernet reference designs showing differential pairs
- App notes about impedance control (e.g., TI's "PCB Routing Guidelines for High-Speed Signals")

2. **Practical Next Steps**
Even without the course, you can:
- Analyze open-source complex designs (e.g., Raspberry Pi schematics/PCB files)
- Experiment with impedance calculators like Saturn PCB Toolkit
- Practice layer stacking using JLCPCB's online stackup calculator ([PCB manufacturing considerations](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyVjg6-wfvY&t=0))

3. **Community Engagement**
The videos stress learning through collaboration:
- Join KiCad's official forums
- Participate in hardware design Discord groups
- Share your designs for expert feedback (many pros offer free design reviews)

4.

, 08-26-2026, 02:03 AM

**Alternative Resources**
While the advanced course is comprehensive, Robert's free YouTube content covers:
- [Grounding techniques](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oA4X3OTz0M&t=4607)
- [Component selection strategies](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_MNw4EWer0&t=4246)
- [Professional workflow demonstrations](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhyAYhuajdg&t=4)

For direct assistance, consider emailing Fedevel's support with your portfolio - the videos mention they've helped young designers before ([example](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhyAYhuajdg&t=4)). Many professionals in the field (including Robert) started exactly where you are - keep iterating on real projects and documenting your progress.

You can continue chatting with the AI Assistant here:
https://fedevel.com/hw-assistant

Robert Feranec , 08-26-2026, 05:17 AM

If you send an email to info@fedevel.com Marcela will send you a discount coupon code

Vibhor Grover , 08-26-2026, 09:55 AM

Hi @Robert Feranec ,

Thank you for your response! I mailed info@fedevel.com and received a coupon from Marcela. However, it was only of 30 Euros, which didn't make much difference for me when looking at exchange rates.

Thank you for considering

Best Regards,
Vibhor Grover