Two board layers are used for parts population, although it's unlikely more than one are needed.
Steps to reproduce
Observe parts on the bottom layer
Compare area needed with top layer space available
Expected result
The top layer has no available space.
Actual result
The top layer has enough empty space to accommodate the bottom parts.
Workaround Note
It's likely to be easier to reduce layer population after antenna and connector selection is final, because early designs include multiple redundant parts.
Severity level
This is medium priority because one layer population frees resources.
# Reduce part layers
## Problem environment
Two board layers are used for parts population, although it's unlikely more than one are needed.
## Steps to reproduce
1. Observe parts on the bottom layer
2. Compare area needed with top layer space available
## Expected result
The top layer has no available space.
## Actual result
The top layer has enough empty space to accommodate the bottom parts.
## Workaround Note
It's likely to be easier to reduce layer population after antenna and connector selection is final, because early designs include multiple redundant parts.
## Severity level
This is **medium priority** because one layer population frees resources.
Reduce part layers
Problem environment
Two board layers are used for parts population, although it's unlikely more than one are needed.
Steps to reproduce
Expected result
The top layer has no available space.
Actual result
The top layer has enough empty space to accommodate the bottom parts.
Workaround Note
It's likely to be easier to reduce layer population after antenna and connector selection is final, because early designs include multiple redundant parts.
Severity level
This is medium priority because one layer population frees resources.
Resolved by recent modifications removing all parts from the bottom layer.