# Advancing Fall Detection: Crafting a Custom PCB for the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W

DevFeed: [Advancing Fall Detection: Crafting a Custom PCB for the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/advancing-fall-detection-crafting-a-custom-pcb-for-the-raspberry-pi-zero-2w-20854.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://ivanursul.com/crafting-custom-pcb-for-raspberry-pi-zero-2w>)

Author: Ivan Ursul

Published: 2024-11-26T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Ivan Ursul](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/ivan-ursul.md>)

Topics: [Raspberry Pi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/raspberry-pi.md>), [Altium Designer](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/altium-designer.md>)

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## AI overview

This article describes designing and fabricating a custom PCB for a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W-based fall-detection device. It covers sensor selection, compact board layout, Altium Designer schematics, and power-management considerations.

## Source excerpt

Schematics of the PCB module In my previous post, Developing a Fall Detection Device with Raspberry Pi, I delved into the initial steps of building a fall detection system using the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W. Today, I'm excited to share the next phase of this journey: designing and fabricating a custo...