Book Synopsis
Want to design your own PCBs? Don't know where to start? This book's got you covered! It's a manual on how to think about where the parts go, not just what mouse moves to do.
It is aimed specifically at someone who wants to convert a schematic diagram into a practical printed circuit board. The design process is explained from schematic parts all the way down to optimizing placement and routing. The most recent edition here includes not only through-hole parts but also extension to surface mount part layout.
The author has designed PCBs for decades. You can do it too!