KiCAD 7 PCB Layout in 5 steps
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 พ.ค. 2024
- In this video we will make a PCB from scratch with KiCAD 7.
I will use the DIY Digispark USB circuit from a previous video as an example.
and guide you through all the steps:
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Schematic drawing
2:55 Create a custom symbol
4:21 Create custom footprint
6:39 PCB Layout
8:20 Create multi-PCB panel
10:54 Generate Gerber & Drill files & order PCB
12:22 Build & test the circuit.
Links:
Download KiCad7 at: www.kicad.org/download
KiCAD7 manual: docs.kicad.org/7.0/es/pcbnew/...
How to set up DigiSpark USB: • Make your own DigiSpar...
Note: To use a PCB as USB like this you need to have a total thickness of ~2.2 mm for proper contact. To achieve this you can glue 0.6mm thick material on the back (I cut it from a plastic lid ;-). - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
WHAT? I just bought a full course of Kicad, then i realized it was out of date... Then i was searching for the missing infromations in the internet and end up here in this video... Just shocked that it contains all informations i needed in only 13 minutes... I'm sad and happy at the same time... ahahhaha
Yes KiCad is pretty intuitive, you can find many other videos on TH-cam about it. For most functions KiCad 6 and 7 are very similar. Happy to hear it was useful for you.
Is this a sponsor ... lmao ... gasp ...😱
This is exactly what I was looking for to get started with KiCAD without all of the filler!
It was the video I wanted to have when I started using Kicad 😆
Excellent tutorial, I really enjoyed it!
Thank you so much! KiCAD is such a great tool, hope this video helps beginners to start using it.
By the way, I am a big fan of your channel, always very detailed and professional content.
He's here!!!!
I come back to your video over the last two weeks and my first Kicad PCB design is almost complete, it's also very tiny! Thank you...
This might be the best tutorial on TH-cam.
Thanks Lewis! It is the tutorial I wanted when I started with KiCAD 🙂
It's actually a terrible tutorial. Here's why:
1 - Speeds up the video missing crucial steps
2 - Does nothing in the way of explaining to the view the reasons behind each step
3 - Missing steps for defining the footprints at J1, J2, D3
Well done! Such a complex task explained in 13 minutes.
Thank you so much, a great into/refresher in only 13 minutes! Really appreciate the start to finish process in a single concise video
Brilliant video. Direct, clear, succinct, and mercifully free of tasteless branding and impertinent background music. ❤
As a long time Eagle user this is a really useful short intro to KiCad.
BRILLIANT SUMMARY! Most tutorials are PAINFULLY SLOW or contain a LOT of unnecessary commentary. They also are not "end to end" process explanations leaving users wondering "What came before?" or "What next?"
Your video takes advantage of the fact that it's a VIDEO, not a live lecture - so if someone needs to reference a point that went by a little fast, they just REWIND! I will bookmark this video and refer back to it often.
WELL DONE!
Thank you so much!! Glad to hear it was helpful.
Thank you for boiling down a complex process into a workflow that is easy to follow.
Thanks Bill! KiCAD is really easy to use, you just need to start.
@@smartpowerelectronics8779 Thanks for the intro! I was wondering while you did the PCB routing... Does KiCAD not have an autoroute function?
@@Sekir80 You have to install a plugin for it.
Excellent. Short video and straight to the point. Well done!
Terrific Video. Clear, concise, easy to understand.
Thank you for wonderful video. It is quite helpful to get interested in the area of circuit design!
Thank you so much, I haven’t finished the video yet I’m still on create custom foot print, but I’m just starting to get into circuitry and this video has been very helpful on learning how to use kitcad
Hey, hey, hey! I did it! I have spent hours watching videos trying to figure out how to make a symbol and footprint for a couple of devices. Then I found this video. And I learned it wasn't so hard after all. You, sir, have my greatest gratitude! Thank you so much for this lesson!
That is so nice to hear!
I aslo struggled to find simple tutorials, so when I figured it out I made one myself...;-)
thank you for perfect kicad quick start guide
Thank you! Great video for someone like me, who is just getting started with PCB layout.
Thank you!
Great introduction to KiCad, Thanks!
Great video ! Easy to follow. Congrats.
First KiCAD video I found that shows you exactly what you need to get started when moving over from Eagle! Thanks!
Thanks man, great to hear it was helpful!
please what is eagle
@@AsemhiaPeter Another PCB layout software that used to be good, but not anymore!
Thanks for the tutorial!
I didn't know whether to use Altium, Fritzzing or Eagle.
KiCad looks more promising.
Cheers again!
Thx Santiago, I also changed to KiCAD. it is free and has many functions. Check out my new video about the Autorouter ;-)
Other than the panelization feedback below I think this is a very well made and useful video. Thanks for publishing such a succinct tutorial.
Great tutorial, thanks! Now I just need to figure out what to build. ☺
Really short and amazingly complete tutorial. Thank you! Beginners must see!
Thank you Zoran D. Grujić! I just made the video I wanted to have when I started with KiCAD....
thanks for this and save tons of my time learning!!
Thank you for good path description.
Can just echo all the other comments. Such a concise to the point guide getting started with KiCad7. Thank you as well for clearly highlighting the relevant shortcut keys. Really awesome tutorial. 😊😊
Wow so happy to hear this, I just start using KiCAD myself and just shared my experience.
@@smartpowerelectronics8779 see my comment, it's not really like "WOW"
Wow. I hope KiCad acknowledge you for this, you explained like you created the software yourself
Haha, I sure did not! I just made the video that I wanted to have when I started using KiCAD 🙂 Thank you Victorychibuike2049 .
I have designed and had PCB’s made using Fritzing. You might have me switching to KiCad now. Thanks!
Thanks for posting that tutorial! Solder paste and a hot air soldering station are recommended.
Yep, hand-soldering with SO8 is still possible, but messy ;-)
Thank you for the great tutorial.
Thanks a lot! Sort of the 'hello world
' for C, but now for schematics & pcb design. Very informative!
Excellent! tutorial including making a custom part! I'm going to give KiCAD a much more serious look.
Great to hear Phil!
Excellent content!
Thank you, I am currently in college this helps a lot keep up the great work.
Thank you Nikolai! Good luck with your studies.
amazing video. thank you. this is all i needed.
Really nicely done -- thank you!
This video is a gold-mine! Perfect for a quick summary of all the steps needed. Thanks a lot!
Thx Gary!!
Great video, very intuitive. thank you
Wow this helps to demystify some of the Kicad workflow.
Thanks Donald!
Crisp 🎉 Thank you, this is my style of learning. You saved me a lot of time. My family and friends appreciate that. Have an amazing day
Thanks man! Glad to hear you liked my video.
Precies wat ik nodig had, thanks!
thanks for this! i'm coming from EAGLE trying to learn KiCAD and this was a great intro, exactly what i needed.
Thank you!!
That was to the point. Top!
Excellent video. Straight to the point!
Thank you! Good to hear 🙂
That was straight to the points 😮
Awesome tutorial!!! Thanks 👍👍👍
Very helpful, thank you!
you helped me fall in love with kicad
Thank fparis, I am actually a new user too, used EasyEDA before, but preferred to have all data locally. it is a great tool!
If others made video like you the world would be in a better place. Thank you for excellent video.
Really enjoyed this!
thanks! 🙂
You can easily make a combined footprint of THT and SMD pads, which lets you simplify the design process and the look of the schematics.
And it's also a good idea to make ground-plane.
yes there is a function to make a ground plane, however for this design the frequencies and currents are low, not very critical ;-)
excellent video. Thanks. Design Graveyard no!. You have resurrected my interest in PCB design
Great video! I loved how it wasn't too long but included the fundamentals needed for beginners. Thanks!
Thank you Christopher! Glad you liked it.
Thanks for the very informative video.
Great tutorial, thanks!
That's great, thanks for making this so concise
thx Mike!
Your videos are a great resource, thank you.
Thank you Brian!
Brilliant, thank you.
Excellent tutorial, Thank you.
Very nice! I especially liked the panalization technique...cheers.
Thanks, this way you can also send out several different pcb's in one go ;-)
Cheese! 😉😎
@@p_mouse8676 Squeak !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This video got me started with KiCAD and led me to share my experience in the comments.
Good to hear, KiCad is a great tool.
perfect explanation step by step ..
very nice video ..perfect to start
Thank you for this video! New sub.
I love this video!
Precise, fast and all relevant subjects are mentioned to help a newbie in KiCad 7 like me.
Is there any information regarding symbols connecting to 3D models?
THX Kassen
thanks i'm just learning but this was very helpful
Thank you for such a good video about kicad.
Thank you ! 🙂
Great tutorial. Keep the good work!
Thanks a lot Gregory Paul!
Great video. Want to start now with KiCad 8.
Yes KiCAD8 is out, I did not try it yet. KiCAD 7 was very similar to KiCAD6, I saw some KiCAD8 Videos and it seems the basics are the same 🙂
This is nice job
Hi, very nice and neat presentation that approaches all KiCAD modules without fuss :)
thank you so much!
@@smartpowerelectronics8779 You are welcome, this exercise was tough to keep straight, short and still didactic.
Superb - thank you Mr. T
Thank you !
Amazing explanation!
Thanks, good to hear it was helpful
You have explained very well 👌👍 thank you sir
Thank you for your kind words!
absolute tutorial perfection.
Thanks !
Thanks for this video
Good job..!
I enjoyed the video
baie dankie. video het my baie gehelp👍
thank you!
thanks for the video please make a tutorial on how to place exposed copper tracks for higher current for example those high power tracks used on inverter boards linking mosfets and igbts
Thank You so much, some parts went by pretty fast but we can rewind. I am trying to find a simple yet effective App to build boards I need for my Model Train Controls. I would hope there would be more automated solutions but I see they sell those for big money. Maybe I can learn this one well enough. My Laptop in my upstairs office doesn't have a mouse so when you offer key commands that is a big help. Crt C for copy etc. I have always wanted to build my own board because i like to add pins for test points and Leds for Status indicators. Thank You Again, Dennis
Amazing
This is very good to show how easy it is to use KiCad but you should of made more of a statement early of how fast you would operate and that its intention is a fast overview for someone starting, like a broad overivew. It does come across a little arrogant when that is at the end. To compliment maybe use the same board but do a series where you explain stuff in far more detail. I'm subscribing so will check out the other videos soon.
this was very helpful
Thank you!
Excellent!!
Thx Philip 🙂
The Y axis distance between J1 and J2 for the ATtiny25 pins to fit well is 7.62 mm apart, They're going to fit anyway, if anyone was wandering becasue of the design, but an exact 7.62 mm will give a nice snug fit. Then choose between the chip and the SMD as you desire with no issues.
SUPER NICE! 👍
Glad to be of help, this is the video I wanted when I started with KiCAD 🙂
sir, nice teaching, thanks
Thank you😀
perfect ,, amazing
Good to hear you liked it.
Great video asside from a few things, 1. You didnt show the footprint selection for J1, J2, and D3, but i was able to see them in the logs when you transferred from schematic to PCB. 2nd, it is hard to follow what you did (or maybe im just dumb) im stuck on 7:45 wondering how you flipped the red pads (will edit when i figure it out)
Edit: ok i went back into footprint editor and change the pads, idk if its the right way to do it but hopefully itll still work
Edit: im on 8:09 why cant i put the track to the one where i want to. I'm trying to connect D1(1) to R1(1) but it only lets me connect to R1(2), pls reply if u know how to fix, is it flipped on schematic editor? bc i cant tell bc its symmetrical.
Edit: Ok i just fixed it by flipping it, there were also other issues with wiring that i fixed by moving the wired around
Edit: also what is the difference between this and the "make your own digispark USb in the description:
Thanks so much for explaining things quickly, clearly, and succinctly . . . So many tutorials get lost in irrelevant details - it can be frustrating for people who want to get started! Excellent job 👍
can't agree more with this comment. thank you again
Nice Video.. Keep it up..
Awesome 🇧🇷😉👍👏👏👏👏👏👏
Really good paced tutorial! 👌👍 Could you add how to prepare for ie. jlcpcb manufacturing - like bom list prepare or generation?
Up.
Bu güzel eğitim için teşekkür ederim.
You are welcome!
Dear Sir, this is by far the most well presented tutorial on how to use KiCad along with a practical example. I'm a recent graduate with electrical background. I decided to chase PCB design career. If you offer any tips/ pieces of advice for young adults/ and engineers on how to get good at this profession, that would be so kind.
I made the circuit and can't wait to test it.
Thank you for your kind words, to become good at PCB layout I suggest you get familiar with the famous software packages and practice. Learning electronics basics is also very important because your main "customers" will be electronic engineers so it is key to speak their language. The requirements are different per industry, so you may need to pick a direction. Power supply or lighting (my specialty) has different requirements than digital design (phone/android box etc) . Wish you good luck and much fun in your career!
My major is power electronics, if would start now I would go for software (embedded or application all is ok). For PCB layout, suggest to get familiar with more systems and some analog electronics so you can imagine what the design engineer needs. Please consider (my opinion) that PCB layout engineer is a quite narrow field with job stability but not many career options.
You're a wizard D: