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PCB design using KiCAD
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PCB design using KiCAD

Introduction to PCB design using KiCAD
Created byShekhar Nandanwar
Last updated 8/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn what is PCB and the software used in PCB design, you will learn how to design the schematic and the PCB layout.
  • Generate Gerber file and Drill files
  • Learn different types of PCBs
  • Practical examples on PCB design

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Course content

6 sections • 6 lectures • 1h 8m total length

  • Introduction to PCB design using KiCAD16:47

    This is the introduction video on PCB design using KiCAD where you will learn what are the symbols used in the circuits and then see which are the free softwares used to design a PCB. In this video you will get to know what is a PCB and the different types of PCBs.  After that once your software is ready and you have created your PCB then generate the gerber file and give to the PCB manufacture.

  • PCB

Requirements

  • No prerequisites required. Any one wants to know how to design a PCB can learn

Description

Course Description:

Learn how to design your own printed circuit boards (PCBs) using KiCad, the world’s most popular open-source PCB design software. This beginner-friendly course will guide you step by step through the entire PCB design process — from understanding the basics to generating Gerber files for manufacturing.

You’ll gain both theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience, with real-world examples to help you apply what you learn.

Whether you're an electronics enthusiast, student, hobbyist, or aspiring hardware engineer, this course will give you the skills and confidence to turn your circuit ideas into professional PCB layouts.

What You’ll Learn:

Basics of PCB design — terminology, layers, and design flow
How to install and use KiCad on Windows, Linux, or macOS
Schematic design — creating circuits and assigning footprints
PCB layout — placing components, routing tracks, and optimizing design
Generating Gerber files and preparing for PCB manufacturing
Tips on component selection, footprint assignment, and design best practices

Who Should Enroll:

  • Absolute beginners with no prior PCB design experience

  • Engineering students and hobbyists interested in electronics

  • Makers and developers building custom hardware or IoT projects

  • Anyone curious about how real PCBs are designed and fabricated

Start your PCB design journey today and bring your electronic ideas to life — with free software and expert guidance.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner electronics curious to design PCBs

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