Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video is part of my “KiCad Like a Pro, 4th edition” course, updated for KiCad 8! In this session, we’ll cover steps two and three of the PCB layout workflow: creating the outline (edge cuts) and placing the footprints. I’ll show you how to define the board’s dimensions and shape based on geometrical constraints and component placement.
You’ll learn how to use the tools in KiCad to draw the outline, place components like the battery, switch, and LED, and even add a mounting hole for securing the PCB in an enclosure. This video combines these two steps to streamline the process, especially for simpler circuits like our LED torch project.
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Don’t forget to check out the full course here and grab a 15% discount with the coupon code “YOUTUBE15.” This discount is also valid for the “KiCad Like a Pro” eBook, which I’ve completely re-written for KiCad 8.
Learn more at techexplorations.com/so/kicad-like-a-pro-4th-edition
This video is part of my “KiCad Like a Pro, 4th edition” course, updated for KiCad 8! In this session, we’ll cover steps two and three of the PCB layout workflow: creating the outline (edge cuts) and placing the footprints. I’ll show you how to define the board’s dimensions and shape based on geometrical constraints and component placement.
You’ll learn how to use the tools in KiCad to draw the outline, place components like the battery, switch, and LED, and even add a mounting hole for securing the PCB in an enclosure. This video combines these two steps to streamline the process, especially for simpler circuits like our LED torch project.
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Don’t forget to check out the full course here and grab a 15% discount with the coupon code “YOUTUBE15.” This discount is also valid for the “KiCad Like a Pro” eBook, which I’ve completely re-written for KiCad 8.
Learn more at techexplorations.com/so/kicad-like-a-pro-4th-edition
