KiCad Like a Pro – updated for Kicad 8

01 – Introduction 5 Lectures

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Why KiCad?

What is this course about?

Study guide

Contribute to KiCad

Software and Hardware requirements

02 – Getting started with PCB design 6 Lectures

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What is a PCB?

The PCB design process

Manufacturing

Supported operating systems and installation

Example project

03 – Getting started with KiCad 7 Lectures

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Introduction (what is this section about?)

KiCad 8 project manager

Overview of the individual KiCad apps

Paths and Libraries

Create a new project from scratch

Create a new project from a template

Kicad on Mac OS, Linux, Windows

04 – Project: A hands-on tour of KiCad – Schematic Design 11 Lectures Sample Section

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Introduction to schematic design and objective of this section

Quick intro to the design workflows

The finished KiCad project and directory

Start Kicad and create a new project

1 – Start Eeschema, setup Sheet

2 – Add symbols

3 – Arrange, annotate, associate

4 – Wiring

5 – Nets

6 – The Electrical Rules Check

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05 – Project: A hands-on tour of KiCad – Layout 9 Lectures

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Introduction to layout design and objective of this section

1 – Start Pcbnew, import footprints

2 and 3 – Outline and constraints (edge cut)

4 – Route (add tracks)

5 – Refine the outline

6 – Silkscreen (text and graphics)

7 – Design rules check

8 – Export Gerbers and order

The manufactured PCB

06 – Design principles and PCB terms 16 Lectures

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Design principles and basic concepts – Introduction

Schematic symbols

PCB materials and FR4

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07 – Design workflow and considerations 19 Lectures

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Introduction to the Schematic Design Workflow

Schematic Design Step 1: Setup

Schematic Design Step 2: Symbols

Schematic Design Step 3: AAA (Arrange, Annotate, Associate)

Schematic Design Step 4: Wire

Schematic Design Step 5: Nets

Schematic Design Step 6: Electrical Rules Check

Schematic Design Step 7: Comments and Graphics

Introduction to the PCB Layout Workflow

Layout Design Step 1: Setup

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08 – Fundamental Kicad how-to: Symbols and Eeschema 17 Lectures

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Left menu bar overview

Top menu bar overview

Right menu bar overview

Schematic editor preferences

How to find a symbol with the Chooser

How to find schematic symbols on the Internet

How to install symbol libraries in bulk

How to create a custom symbol

How to associate a symbol with a footprint

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09 – Fundamental Kicad how-to: Footprints and Pcbnew 26 Lectures

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Left menu bar overview

Top menu bar overview Part 1

Top menu bar overview Part 2

Right menu bar overview

Right menu bar overview – Appearance

Layout editor preferences (Preferences window, PCB Editor)

Board Setup – Board Stackup

Board Setup – Text & Graphics

Board Setup – Design Rules – Constraints, sizes, classes

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10 – Project: Design a simple breadboard power supply PCB 22 Lectures

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Project – Introduction

Schema 1 – Setup

Schema 2 – Symbols

Edit Component values

Schema 3 – Arrange, Annotate

Schema 3 – Associate

Schema 4 – Wiring

Schema 5 & 6 – Nets and Electrical Rules Check

Schema 7 – Comments

Introduction to layout editing

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KiCad Like a Pro – updated for Kicad 8

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