Intro to
About the Intro to PCB
Intro to is an open source PCB design by YorkEngSoc, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 100 × 60 mm, with 20 components from 8 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the NE555P. By type, the board carries 13 resistors, 3 connectors, 2 ICs and 2 capacitors.
From the project
Welcome to the Intro to KiCad repository. This lab script is designed to introduce the fundamentals of PCB design using KiCad, a powerful and free software suite for electronic design automation (EDA). Throughout this lab, you'll go through the process of creating a stylophone, a
Welcome to the Intro to KiCad repository. This lab script is designed to introduce the fundamentals of PCB design using KiCad, a powerful and free software suite for electronic design automation (EDA). Throughout this lab, you'll go through the process of creating a stylophone, a simple electronic musical instrument, while learning the key steps in PCB design, including schematic creation, footprint assignment, PCB layout, and exporting Gerber files for manufacturing.
Main components on the Intro to
Intro to bill of materials (BOM)
20 components, 8 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NE555P | DIP-8_W7.62mm | U1 |
| 1 | ~ | 12 Key Keyboard Fancy | U2 |
| 1 | Conn_01x01_Pin | PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 2 | Conn_01x02_Pin | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2, J3 |
| 1 | 100n | C_Axial_L5.1mm_D3.1mm_P10.00mm_Horizontal | C1 |
| 1 | 100u | CP_Radial_D7.5mm_P2.50mm | C2 |
| 1 | 10K | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P5.08mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 12 | 30k | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P5.08mm_Horizontal | R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 +4 |
Intro to design files
The KiCad project lives in the YorkEngSoc/intro-to-kicad repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Intro to: common questions
How big is the Intro to PCB?
The Intro to measures 100 × 60 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Intro to?
20 components, from 8 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 Intro to design files?
From the YorkEngSoc/intro-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 Intro to design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with YorkEngSoc. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.