I will reverse engineer your pcb into schematic and gerber files
Electronics Engineer
About this Gig
Do you have a physical board, photos, or Gerber files and need the design properly recreated?
I provide structured PCB reverse engineering: component identification, net-by-net tracing, schematic capture and a clean manufacturable layout - not just image tracing.
WHAT I CAN DO
- Reverse engineer existing and obsolete PCBs
- Recreate schematics where technically feasible
- Rebuild PCB layout in Altium or KiCad
- Generate Gerber, NC drill, pick-and-place and assembly files
- BOM with part numbers and available alternatives
- Redesign or improve the original circuit
- Design documentation
WHAT I NEED FROM YOU
- High-resolution photos of both sides
- Board dimensions and thickness
- Close-ups of component markings
- What the board does
- Any schematic, Gerber, BOM or datasheets you have
- Whether the board works or is damaged
- Your exact required deliverables
DELIVERABLES (package dependent)
Schematic (PDF + source), PCB layout, Gerber + drill files, BOM, CPL, 3D view and design notes.
Multilayer boards, potted assemblies and locked firmware have real limits. Message me with photos first and I will tell you honestly what is recoverable, then quote accurately.
Specialization:
Circuit design
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Schematics
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Layout
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Footprint
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Gerber
File format:
Gerber
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STEP
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BRD
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SCH
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Software:
Altium Designer
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Eagle CAD
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EasyEDA
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KiCad
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Proteus
Interface:
I2S
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UART
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USB
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SPI
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I2C
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SDIO
FAQ
Can you reverse engineer any PCB?
Most 1-4 layer boards with visible traces, yes. Boards with buried inner layers, epoxy potting, heavy conformal coating, BGA-dense routing or destroyed copper are limited. Send photos first and I will tell you honestly what is recoverable before you order.
Do you need the physical board, or can you work from photos?
Photos are usually enough for 1-2 layer boards: sharp, well-lit, straight-on shots of both sides plus close-ups of every marking, and a ruler or exact dimensions. Flatbed scans are even better. For dense or multilayer boards, physical access gives a far more reliable result.
Can you recreate a full schematic from the board?
Yes, when the nets are traceable. I identify components, map every connection, then draw a readable, properly annotated schematic rather than a raw netlist dump. Where a net cannot be confirmed, I mark it clearly in the schematic and in the delivery notes instead of guessing.
Do you provide manufacturing-ready files?
From the Standard package: Gerber RS-274X, NC drill, pick-and-place (CPL), assembly drawing and BOM, in the format your fabricator expects (JLCPCB, PCBWay, Eurocircuits and similar). Editable source files are included in Premium or available as an extra.
Can you recreate an obsolete or discontinued board?
That is one of the most common projects I handle - legacy industrial, control and instrumentation boards that are no longer sold. Where original parts are end-of-life, I research current equivalents and list them in the BOM with the footprint or circuit changes each one requires.
Is firmware, software or IC decapping included?
No. I work on hardware only: schematic, layout and manufacturing files. I do not extract, dump, decrypt or bypass firmware, and I do not decap or unlock protected microcontrollers. If your board depends on programmed logic, you will need the original firmware from its owner.
How do you decide the price?
Board size and complexity, layer count, component count, photo or scan quality, physical access to both sides, and whether full circuit analysis or a redrawn schematic is required. Send photos and I will send an exact custom offer instead of you guessing which package fits.
Can you improve the original design instead of copying it?
Yes. Common improvements include better power and ground planes, cleaner routing, updated or in-stock components, added test points, improved thermal handling, and shrinking or reshaping the board. Tell me your goal and I will propose the changes before starting.
Will the recreated board work exactly like the original?
I work to reproduce the circuit accurately and document every assumption, but I cannot guarantee identical electrical behaviour without physical prototyping and testing. Any reverse-engineered design should be prototyped and validated before production. I will support you through that stage.
Can you sign an NDA, and what about ownership rights?
Yes, I am happy to sign an NDA before we discuss details. All files stay confidential and are never reused. I only work on boards you own or are legally authorised to reproduce - please do not send third-party commercial products you have no rights to copy.
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B blmurray89

United Kingdom
A great experience working with Abdallah, he was very professional and helped me through the process knowing I had very little experience with my request. Thank you.
$100-$200
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5 weeks
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Helpful?R rrobertson74

Hungary
Abdallah is a professional expert. He pays attention to detail and delivers exactly what we ask of him.
$100-$200
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?B batchpur

Germany
very good work.
$50-$100
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8 days
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Helpful?B batchpur

Germany
Very good work. It was my second order.
$50-$100
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3 days
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Helpful?B batchpur

Germany
very good work
$100-$200
Price
3 days
Duration
Helpful?
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B blmurray89

United Kingdom
A great experience working with Abdallah, he was very professional and helped me through the process knowing I had very little experience with my request. Thank you.
$100-$200
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?R rrobertson74

Hungary
Abdallah is a professional expert. He pays attention to detail and delivers exactly what we ask of him.
$100-$200
Price
5 weeks
Duration
Helpful?B batchpur

Germany
very good work.
$50-$100
Price
8 days
Duration
Helpful?B batchpur

Germany
Very good work. It was my second order.
$50-$100
Price
3 days
Duration
Helpful?B batchpur

Germany
very good work
$100-$200
Price
3 days
Duration
Helpful?

