Design with KiCad 5

🌟 Master Printed Circuit Board Design with KiCad 5: A Step-by-Step Guide 🌟

About the Course

Embark on a comprehensive journey into the world of PCB design with KiCad 5 – the beloved open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) suite. Whether you're an aspiring engineer, a hobbyist, or a seasoned professional looking to sharpen your skills, this course is tailored to guide you systematically through the process of mastering KiCad for your projects.

Why This Course?

• Systematic Learning: We've structured the course to take you from the basics to advanced techniques in a logical order without overwhelming you.
• Hands-On Projects: You'll work on a series of projects, starting with simple circuits and culminating in a fully functional development board.
• Expert Instruction: Led by Wissam Botros, P.Eng, CID, an experienced instructor with a knack for teaching complex concepts in an accessible manner.

What You'll Learn

🔹 KiCad Fundamentals: Understand the interface, project management, and basic schematic creation.

• Schematic Design: Learn to design detailed schematics with confidence.
• PCB Layout: Gain the skills to lay out complex PCBs accurately and efficiently.
• Component Placement & Routing: Master the art of placing components effectively and routing traces like a pro.
• Design Optimization: Discover techniques for optimizing your designs for manufacturability and reliability.

Course Highlights

• Progressive Learning Curve: Each lesson builds upon the previous one, reinforcing your understanding as you go.
• Practical Application: Apply what you learn by working on real projects, from a simple motor controller board to a full-fledged development board.
• Quality Content: High-quality videos, carefully crafted for clarity and conciseness, with an average video duration of 5 minutes for optimal learning experience.

Course Structure

1. Introduction to KiCad 5: Get acquainted with the KiCad interface and project setup.
2. Basic Schematic Design: Start creating your first schematics with simple components.
3. Advanced Schematic Techniques: Learn how to handle complex components and interactions between them.
4. PCB Layout Fundamentals: Understand the principles of PCB layout, including net classing and design rules.
5. Eagle-Eye Routing: Master routing techniques that will help you create clean, manufacturable boards.
6. Final Project - Development Board: Apply all the skills learned to design a fully functional development board.
7. Create REV2 of the Motor Controller Board: Take your motor controller design to the next level with modifications and improvements.

Who Is This Course For?

• Beginners to PCB design looking for an easy-to-follow guide.
• Engineers, hobbyists, and students who want to learn KiCad without a steep learning curve.
• Professionals aiming to transition from older versions of KiCad or other EDA tools.

Get Started Today!

Dive into the world of PCB design with KiCad 5 and transform your projects with professional results. Join Wissam Botros in this engaging course, and turn your ideas into reality. Whether it's for academic purposes, personal interest, or professional development, this course will equip you with the skills to excel in PCB design.

Stay tuned for the upcoming KiCad 6 course release – we're committed to keeping our content up-to-date and valuable for all your design needs! 🚀🧠�CircuitBoard