I had been following others' ESP8266 projects, but I wanted to create a professional single PCB layout from a breadboard circuit just like they do. So, I was studying bits and pieces from foreign websites and YouTube. Right around that time, this course was uploaded to Inflearn, and since it perfectly matched my goals, I decided to take it.
Before taking the class, I wanted to learn the following:
1. Basic setup for drawing schematics
2. How to design circuits
3. How to use KiCad
4. How to use BLE and WiFi on the ESP32
While points 1, 2, and 3 are available on YouTube, the information was often fragmented. I felt this course would help me build a solid foundation in a condensed manner. Regarding point 4, I wanted to learn it because I had failed in the past after blindly installing various libraries for BLE and WiFi without understanding the basics.
The advantages I felt after taking the course are as follows:
1. It's in Korean. This is a huge advantage.
2. I gained the confidence to try making a PCB myself.
3. The flow of learning is natural as it connects everything from circuit design to firmware.
4. Using EEPROM to store/change WiFi SSIDs was a fresh idea I hadn't considered before.
5. It was not difficult to follow along.
On the other hand, here are some points I found slightly lacking:
1. There was a part about connecting three diodes for ESD protection, but I was curious about why three were used and why they were only connected in one direction; however, there was no explanation for that.
2. This is a minor point, but the title bars of program windows or sub-windows were not visible, which felt a bit stifling at times.
3. I wish there was a highlight on the mouse cursor when clicking.
I don't think there were any major drawbacks. However, I think someone with absolutely no foundation and only curiosity might need to watch it several times to fully grasp the content.
In conclusion, I believe there is no other course as convenient and easy to follow as this one, provided you have the will. I look forward to follow-up lectures.
Thank you.