Debugging Electronics - You Can’t Handle the Ground Truth!

Explore strategies for efficient root-cause analysis in electronics debugging through this 31-minute Hackaday conference talk by Daniel Samarin. Learn about essential tools, infrastructure, and techniques to quickly identify issues across firmware, circuits, connections, and mechanical components. Discover how to differentiate between various problem sources and focus efforts on the correct solutions. Gain insights into using logic analyzers, continuity tests, test points, and specialized tools like stethoscopes and vibration sensors. Understand when debugging is appropriate and when alternative approaches may be more suitable.

Intro
Who am I
Why debug
General principle
Prerequisites
Checking Equipment
Tools
Logic analyzers
Measuring
Continuity
Test Points
Mechanical Stuff
Stethoscope
Vibration Sensor
Debugging for Software
When Not to Debug
Conclusion