In this video, we go through the basic steps for designing and ordering a PCB. The free, open-source PCB design software, KiCad, is used.
Introduction and KiCad Overview:
00:00 Opening KiCad 9.0
1:15 An Example Schematic and the Schematic Editor
2:51 Intro to Symbols and the Symbol Editor
7:48 Intro to Footprints and the Footprint Editor
13:25 Assigning Footprints to Symbols
16:30 Intro to DigiKey, Mouser (Part Distributors)
21:36 An Example PCB and the PCB Editor
An Example Project from Start to Finish:
25:37 Starting a New Project in KiCad
28:16 Designing the Schematic
38:09 Assigning Footprints to Symbols in the Schematic
51:07 Running the Electrical Rules Checker (ERC)
56:00 Designing the PCB
58:12 Component Placement
1:02:00 Making Modifications to the Schematic
1:07:26 Updating PCB with Changes Made to Schematic
1:10:40 Creating the Board Outline Using Edge.Cuts
1:13:16 The 3D Viewer
1:18:18 Routing Tracks/Traces
1:23:30 Board Stackup
1:26:00 Trace Width and Current Handling
1:30:26 Running the Design Rule Checker (DRC)
1:33:23 Adding Text and Logos to the PCB
1:38:00 Generating Fabrication Outputs (Gerber Files)
1:40:19 Understanding the Solder Mask (Remove) Layers
1:45:39 Understanding the Paste Layers for Stenciling
1:48:36 Generating the Drill Files
1:49:27 Preparing the Fabrication Files for Submission
1:50:43 Ordering the PCB
Other Useful Information:
2:01:03 Vias
2:03:01 Copper Pours/Zones
2:08:26 Wrap-up