Beginner s-Guide to
About the Beginner s-Guide to PCB
Beginner s-Guide to is an open source PCB design by pablov55, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 25 × 20 mm, with 6 components from 6 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 3 connectors, 2 resistors and 1 transistor.
From the project
This guide will teach you all the basics of KiCad from schematic building to PCB design. It will also teach you how to add libraries, create your own symbols & footprints, export the drill and gerber files, and many more tips to get you started on your KiCad journey!
This tutorial will walk you through a simple KiCad example project from schematic building to PCB layout. In this project we will be given a schematic plan to follow and construct from scratch. We'll also touch on library linking, editing, and creation. We'll also export our PCB's necessary fabrication outputs so the board can be manufactured.
Now to begin we must first download and install KiCad. Head over to the download page of the KiCad website, select your operating system, and download the most recent model.
Beginner s-Guide to bill of materials (BOM)
6 components, 6 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PN2222A | TO-92_Inline | Q1 |
| 1 | Input | PinSocket_1x02_P1.27mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | Power | PinSocket_1x02_P1.27mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | Output | PinSocket_1x02_P1.27mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | 10k | R_0603_1608Metric | R1 |
| 1 | 1k | R_0603_1608Metric | R2 |
Beginner s-Guide to design files
The KiCad project lives in the pablov55/Beginner-s-Guide-to-KiCad repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Beginner s-Guide to: common questions
How big is the Beginner s-Guide to PCB?
The Beginner s-Guide to measures 25 × 20 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Beginner s-Guide to?
6 components, from 6 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Beginner s-Guide to design files?
From the pablov55/Beginner-s-Guide-to-KiCad repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Beginner s-Guide to design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with pablov55. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.