KiCad PCB Tutorial
About the KiCad PCB Tutorial
KiCad PCB Tutorial is an open source PCB design by ADolbyB, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 52 × 35 mm, with 4 components from 4 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 1 battery holder, 1 switch, 1 diode and 1 resistor.
From the project
A collection of Schematics, PCBs and VLSI work on various platforms
This tutorial can be found in the help -> Getting Started With KiCad menu in the Schematic Editor of KiCad.
This small tutorial covers schematic building, PCB layout, symbol & library creation, and 3D rendering. The KiCad files are arranged in the default manner.
KiCad PCB Tutorial bill of materials (BOM)
4 components, 4 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3V | BatteryHolder_Keystone_1058_1x2032 | BT1 |
| 1 | M2011S3A1W03 | Switch_Toggle_SPST_NKK_M2011S3A1x03 | SW1 |
| 1 | RED | LED_D5.0mm | D1 |
| 1 | 1k | R_Axial_DIN0309_L9.0mm_D3.2mm_P12.70mm_Horizontal | R1 |
KiCad PCB Tutorial design files
The KiCad project lives in the ADolbyB/vlsi-spice-pcbs repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
KiCad PCB Tutorial: common questions
How big is the KiCad PCB Tutorial?
The KiCad PCB Tutorial measures 52 × 35 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the KiCad PCB Tutorial?
4 components, from 4 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the KiCad PCB Tutorial design files?
From the ADolbyB/vlsi-spice-pcbs repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the KiCad PCB Tutorial design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with ADolbyB. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
