Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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In this video, I show you how I built my own CH32V006K8U6-based development board in Kicad 9.0. The board will be useful for my CH32 tutorial series, but it is also a great and cheap alternative for Arduino microcontrollers.

I show all the tricks and trips, including:
-Making custom symbols
-Importing footprints, symbols and 3D models
-Making rounded corners
-Making curved traces
-Making custom text

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Check my website: https://curiousscientist.tech/blog/ch32v006k8u6-development-board-design-process-in-kicad
Relevant parts and tools: https://curiousscientist.tech/tools
KiCAD plugin: mitxela.com/projects/melting_kicad