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PCB Design (KiCad)

Design custom circuit boards. Master Schematics, PCB Layout, and manufacturing file generation using the open-source KiCad EDA.

Move from breadboards to professional PCBs. This course teaches the full workflow of designing Printed Circuit Boards using KiCad 7+. You will learn to draw electrical schematics, assign footprints, and route complex multi-layer boards. We cover design rules (DRC), ground planes, and impedance matching. Finally, you will generate Gerber files and BOMs (Bill of Materials) to order your boards from manufacturers like PCBWay or JLCPCB.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    Schematic Capture
    Placing symbols and wiring logical connections.
  • 2
    Footprint Assignment
    Matching symbols to physical package sizes.
  • 3
    PCB Layout
    Routing traces, placing vias, and pouring copper.
  • 4
    Design Rules
    Ensuring the board can actually be manufactured.
  • 5
    Manufacturing Prep
    Exporting Gerbers, BOM, and pick-and-place files.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$100k - $150k

Career Paths

PCB Designer $90k-$130k
Hardware Engineer $100k-$150k
Electronics Tech $70k-$100k

What You Will Learn

Create professional electrical schematics in KiCad
Route multi-layer PCBs with proper trace width and spacing
Generate Gerber and Drill files for manufacturing
Create custom component symbols and footprints
Verify designs using Design Rule Checks (DRC)

Skills You Will Gain

PCB Design Schematic Capture KiCad Electronics Theory DFM (Design for Mfg)

Who Is This For

Hardware Engineers
Makers
EE Students

Prerequisites

Circuit Theory
Electronics Basics

PCB Design (KiCad) FAQs

Manufacturing?

We guide you through ordering real boards online.

Is KiCad free?

Yes, free and open source (industry standard).

SMD vs Through-hole?

We cover both soldering technologies.

Hard?

Requires attention to detail and spatial logic.

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Tech Stack & Tools

KiCad
FreeCAD (3D)
Gerber Viewer

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