Electronic Design Automation
Course Materials
Slides
Labs
| Description | Handout | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Lab01 Generate Gerber Files | Handout | Project Files |
| Lab02 Layout a Single-sided Board | Handout | Project Files |
| Lab03 CCSUduino | Handout | Project Files |
| Lab04 Create a Footprint | Handout | Project Files |
| Lab05 Generate a Netlist | Handout | Project Files BOM Template |
| Lab06 Draw a Schematic | Handout | Poorly Drawn Circuit Schematic Checklist |
| Lab07 Create a Symbol | Handout |
KiCAD FAQ
General KiCAD Questions
Is KiCAD awesome?
Yes.PCBNew (PCB Layout Tool)
- How do I generate gerber files to submit to my fabricator? Video
- How do I generate drill files to submit to my fabricator? Video
- How do I generate map files to submit to my fabricator? Video
- How do I check my Gerber and drill files before submission? Video
- How do I draw the edge cuts for the PCB? Video
- How do I place mounting holes for the PCB? Video
- How do I load footprints from a netlist for the first time? Video
- How do I move footprints around to start removing the rat’s nest? Video
- How do I draw traces on the front and back (aka the top and bottom) layers? How do I place a via to switch layers mid-trace? Video
Footprint Creation
- How do I create a new footprint library? Video
- How do I create a new footprint within a library? Video
- How do I place pins/pads on a footprint? Video
- How do I change the shape/size of pads on a footprint? Video
- How do I add a courtyard to a footprint? Video
- How do I add to the silkscreen of a footprint? Video
- How do I add a footprint to a netlist from a custom library? Video
Drawing Schematics
- How do I place a power port or ground symbol? Video
- How do I edit a part value? Video
- How do I connect components using named, local labels (net labels)? Video
- How do I connect components using named, global labels? Video
- How do I edit the schematic title block? Video
- How do I start a new project? Video
- How do I place a component? Video
- How do I rotate a component? Video
- How do I place a wire? Video
- How do I delete a wire or component? Video