A course for the world's favorite open source printed circuit board design software.

What you'll learn
Updated for KiCad 8
Printed Circuit Board design using KiCad.
Single, double, and multi-layer board design.
The PCB design process.
The schematic design process.
The layout design process.
How to associate schematic symbols to footprints.
How to create the layout of a PCB.
Important PCB concepts, such as edge cuts, copper fills, mounting holes, soldermask, silkscreen, traces etc..
A detailed knowledge of the KiCad CAD application (its apps, configuration, toolbars, menus, project files etc.).
Project-based learning to ensure mastery of the topics taught.

Requirements
A Linux, Windows or Mac OS computer.
An Internet connection.
A growth mindset.
Patience to learn to mastery.

Description
This course is updated for KiCad 8 This update contains many new and updated lectures to teach you the new features in KiCad 8. For those lectures that I created replacements for, I have moved them to new sections titled "Legacy" so you can still access them. Most new and updated content is in sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 12 (Recipes). Welcome to KiCad Like a Pro. This course will help you learn how to design Printed Circuit Boards using KiCad.KiCad is an open-source, free-to-use, and unrestricted tool for PCB design. It is the world's most popular open-source PCB tool for electronics engineers and hobbyists. KiCad is supported by a dedicated team of volunteer developers and a growing community of users and contributors.To create this edition of KiCad Like a Pro, I have used KiCad 7 and KiCad 8. This course will teach you KiCad so that you can use it in your commercial or hobby projects. It takes a practical approach to learning that combines "how-to" content with complete start-to-finish PCB projects.If you are new to PCB design, this course will help you start from the ground level. If you are an experienced PCB designer, this course will help you transition to KiCad from another tool or an earlier version of KiCad. Please read the course description and watch the free lectures in the first section to get more information about this course.I look forward to learning with you!

Who this course is for:
Electronics hobbyists.,Engineers.,Users of other PCB CAD applications that wish to move to KiCad,STEM students and teachers.

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A course for the world's favorite open source printed circuit board design software.

What you'll learn
- Updated for KiCad 9
- Printed Circuit Board design using KiCad.
- Single, double, and multi-layer board design.
- The PCB design process.
- The schematic design process.
- The layout design process.
- How to associate schematic symbols to footprints.
- How to create the layout of a PCB.
- Important PCB concepts, such as edge cuts, copper fills, mounting holes, soldermask, silkscreen, traces etc..
- A detailed knowledge of the KiCad CAD application (its apps, configuration, toolbars, menus, project files etc.).
- Project-based learning to ensure mastery of the topics taught.

Requirements
- A Linux, Windows or Mac OS computer.
- An Internet connection.
- A growth mindset.
- Patience to learn to mastery.

Description
This course is updated for KiCad 9

I have recorded several new lectures in Section 13 to explain the most important new features and improvements in KiCad 9.

The lectures in this section cover a range of topics, including the introduction ofJobsetsfor structured project management, theBezier curve toolin all editors, and theZone Managerfor improved control over copper pours. Other lectures discuss the use ofDesign Blocksfor reusing schematic and layout sections, updates to theAutorouter, and theMultiple Track Dragfeature for modifying routed traces more efficiently. Additionally, the section includes coverage ofPad Stackswith different copper shapes,3D model export improvements, thePrecision Positioning Toolfor accurate placement, and theTablesfeature for showing structured information in the schematic and the layout. TheSelection Filterin the schematic editor andComponent Classesare also explored, highlighting their role in refining schematic organization and circuit design.

Also. New project and recipes! I've added a brand-new hands-on project to this course: theTiny Solar Power Supply.

This project walks you through the complete design of a compact solar-powered regulator circuit, from schematic to PCB layout and preparation for manufacturing.

I've also expanded theRecipessection with new content that shows you how to useKiCad's integrated circuit simulator. You'll learn how to simulate basic analog circuits directly in the schematic editor - a powerful tool for validating your design before layout.

This course is updated for KiCad 8

This update contains many new and updated lectures to teach you the new features in KiCad 8. For those lectures that I created replacements for, I have moved them to new sections titled "Legacy" so you can still access them. Most new and updated content is in sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 12 (Recipes).

Welcome to KiCad Like a Pro.

This course will help you learn how to design Printed Circuit Boards using KiCad.

KiCad is an open-source, free-to-use, and unrestricted tool for PCB design. It is the world's most popular open-source PCB tool for electronics engineers and hobbyists.

KiCad is supported by a dedicated team of volunteer developers and a growing community of users and contributors.

To create this edition of KiCad Like a Pro, I have used KiCad 7 and KiCad 8.

This course will teach you KiCad so that you can use it in your commercial or hobby projects. It takes a practical approach to learning that combines "how-to" content with complete start-to-finish PCB projects.

If you are new to PCB design, this course will help you start from the ground level. If you are an experienced PCB designer, this course will help you transition to KiCad from another tool or an earlier version of KiCad.

Please read the course description and watch the free lectures in the first section to get more information about this course.

I look forward to learning with you!

Who this course is for:
- Electronics hobbyists.
- Engineers.
- Users of other PCB CAD applications that wish to move to KiCad
- STEM students and teachers.

Quick, systematic, and complete course to learn KiCad for your PCB design.

What you'll learn
The course was updated for KiCad 7 which was released on 12 Feb 2023
Using KiCad for Printed Circuit Board design.
Starting from schematics to the ready to manufacture designs.
Using the schematics editor and the PCB Layout Editor for generating ready to manufacture designs.
Using Electrical Rule Checker(ERC) and Design Rule Checker (DRC)
General Idea about PCB types.
Calculating tracks widths and spacing using KiCad Calculator.
PCB design beyond connoting pads and tracks.
BOM generation and sending designs to manufacturers and a look at the manufactured boards.
3D View of the project and exporting to 3D design software
Course ends with two real projects.

Requirements
Students should know basics of electronics

Description
This course will teach you in a systematic way how to use KiCad 6 for your PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design, it will take you from not knowing the software to making a development board at the final project without overwhelming you with a large number of hours of videos to watch.The approach to teach is in creating a simple project while learning the different parts of the software, then adding up to that project in the following sections, and when the student gets familiar with it the other parts like menus, sub-menus and tool bars are explained. The main project in the course is to create REV1 of a two phase bipolar stepper motor controller then students are asked to create REV2 with different requirements and motor.The last project is about creating a development board and routing it using an auto router with the guidance of the videos and lectures in the final section. There are photos of of the manufactured printed circuit boards created in this course in the different sections.Special attention was given to the audio and video quality while creating the course for a smooth transition between lectures. The music at the end of every lecture is a hint of the end. Also, a great effort was done to average the lecture at 5 minutes.The purpose of the quiz in the course is not to grade students but to open the eyes on important facts and a subject to google and learn more out of the course scope.Whether PCD design is a requirement or a hobby for you, you are going to enjoy the course!

Who this course is for:
Electronics hobbyists, electrical and electronics engineering students, engineers, and whoever is interested in creating Printed Circuit Boards

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