Kicad Like a Pro A Comprehensive Hands-on Guide for Learning the World's Favourite Open Source Printed Circuit Board Design Tool. Updated for Kicad 6.0.,

Part 1: Introduction
	What is a PCB?
	The PCB design process
	Fabrication
	Get KiCad for your operating system
	Example KiCad projects
Part 2: Getting started with KiCad 6
	Introduction
	KiCad Project Manager (main window)
	Overview of the individual KiCad apps
	Paths and Libraries
	Create a new project from scratch
	Create a new project from a template
	KiCad 6 on Mac OS, Linux, Windows
Part 3: Project - A hands-on tour of KiCad - Schematic Design
	Introduction to schematic design and objective of this section
	Design workflows summary
	The finished KiCad project and directory
	Start Kicad and create a new project
	1 - Start Eeschema, setup Sheet
	2 - Add symbols
	3 - Arrange, annotate, associate
	4 - Wiring
	5 - Nets
	6 - The Electrical Rules Check
	7 - Comments with text and graphics
Part 4: Project- A hands-on tour of KiCad - Layout
	Introduction to layout design and objective of this section
	1 - Start Pcbnew, import footprints
	2 - Outline and constraints (edge cut)
	3 - Move footprints in place
	4 - Route (add tracks)
	5 - Refine the outline
	6 - Silkscreen (text and graphics)
	7 - Design rules check
	8 - Export Gerbers and order
	The manufactured PCB
Part 5: Design principles and PCB terms
	Introduction
	Schematic symbols
	PCB key terms
		FR4
		Traces
		Pads and holes
		Via
		Annular ring
		Soldermask
		Silkscreen
		Drill bit and drill hit
		Surface mounted devices
		Gold Fingers
		Keep-out areas
		Panel
		Solder paste and paste stencil
		Pick-and-place
Part 6: PCB design workflows
	The KiCad Schematic Design Workflow
		Schematic Design Step 1: Setup
		Schematic Design Step 2: Symbols
		Schematic Design Step 3: AAA (Arrange, Annotate, Associate)
		Schematic Design Step 4: Wire
		Schematic Design Step 5: Nets
		Schematic Design Step 6: Electrical Rules Check
		Schematic Design Step 7: Comments and Graphics
	The KiCad Layout Design Workflow
		Layout Design Step 1: Setup
		Layout Design Step 2: Outline and constraints
		Layout Design Step 3: Place footprints
		Layout Design Step 4a: Route
		Layout Design Step 4b: Copper fills
		Layout Design Step 5: Silkscreen
		Layout Design Step 6: Design rules check
		Layout Design Step 7: Export & Manufacture
Part 7: Fundamental Kicad how-to: Symbols and Eeschema
	Introduction
	Left toolbar overview
	Top toolbar overview
	Right toolbar overview
	Schematic editor preferences
	How to find a symbol with the Chooser
	How to find schematic symbols on the Internet
	How to install symbol libraries in bulk
	How to create a custom symbol
	How to associate a symbol with a footprint
	Net labels
	Net classes
	Hierarchical sheets
	Global labels
	Hierarchical labels and import sheet pin
	Electrical rules and customization
	Bulk editing of schematic elements
Part 8: Fundamental Kicad how-to: Footprints and Pcbnew
	Introduction
	Left toolbar
	Top toolbar
		Top toolbar Row 1
		Top toolbar Row 2
	Right toolbar
		Right toolbar main buttons
		Right toolbar - Appearance
	Layout editor preferences
	Board Setup
		Board Setup - Board Stackup
		Board Setup - Text & Graphics
		Board Setup - Design Rules and net classes
		Board Setup - Design Rules - Custom Rules and violation severity
	How to find and use a footprint
	Footprint sources on the Internet
	How to install footprint libraries
	Filled zones
	Keep-out zones
	Interactive router
	Length measuring tools
	Bulk editing
	Create a custom footprint, introduction
		Create a new library and footprint
		Create a footprint, 1, Fabrication layer
		Create a footprint, 2, Pads
		Create a footprint, 3, Courtyard layer
		Create a footprint, 4, Silkscreen layer
		Use the new footprint
	Finding and using a 3D shape for a footprint
	How to export and test Gerber files
Part 9: Project - Design a simple breadboard power supply PCB
	Introduction
	Schematic design editing
		1 - Setup
		2 - Symbols
		2 - Edit Component values
		3 - Arrange, Annotate
		3 - Associate
		4 - Wiring
		5 & 6 - Nets and Electrical Rules Check
		7 - Comments
	Layout design editing
		1 - Setup
		2 - Outline and constraints
		3 - Place footprints
		2 - Refine the outline
		4 - Route
		5 - Copper fills
		6 - Silkscreen
		7 - Design Rules Check
		8 - Manufacturing postponed
	Export and Manufacture
	Finding and correcting a design defect
		Fix the schematic
		Fix the layout
Part 10: Project - A 4 x 8 x 8 LED matrix array
	Introduction
	Schematic design
		1 - SetupSchematic designSchema 1 - SetupSchema 2 - SymbolsSchema 3 - Arrange, AnnotateSchema 3 - AssociateSchema 4 - WiringSchema 5 - NetsSchema 6 - Electrical Rules CheckSchema 7 - CommentsSchema - Last-minute editsLayout designLayout 1 - SetupLayout 2 - Outline and constraintsLayout 3 - Place componentsLayout 2 supplemental - Refine outlineLayout 3 supplemental - Move footprints to back layerLayout 4 - RouteLayout 4 - Copper fillsLayout 5 - SilkscreenLayout 6 - Design Rules CheckLayout 7 - ManufactureBonus - 3D shapesBonus - Found a bug in the schematic! (and fix)The assembled and working PCB
		2 - Symbols
		3 - Arrange, Annotate
		3 - Associate
		4 - Wiring
		5 - Nets
	Layout design editing
		1 - Setup
		2 - Outline and constraints
		3 - Place components
		2 - Refine outline
		3 - Move footprints
		4 - Route
		4 - Copper fills
		5 - Silkscreen
		6 - Design Rules Check
		7 - Manufacture
	Bonus - 3D shapesBonus - Found a bug in the schematic! (and fix)Bonus - 3D shapesBonus - Found a bug in the schematic! (and fix)The assembled and working PCBThe assembled and working PCB
	Bonus - Found a bug in the schematic! (and fix)
	The assembled and working PCBSchematic designSchema 1 - SetupSchema 2 - SymbolsSchema 3 - Arrange, AnnotateSchema 3 - AssociateSchema 4 - WiringSchema 5 - NetsSchema 6 - Electrical Rules CheckSchema 7 - CommentsSchema - Last-minute editsLayout designLayout 1 - SetupLayout 2 - Outline and constraintsLayout 3 - Place componentsLayout 2 supplemental - Refine outlineLayout 3 supplemental - Move footprints to back layerLayout 4 - RouteLayout 4 - Copper fillsLayout 5 - SilkscreenLayout 6 - Design Rules CheckLayout 7 - ManufactureBonus - 3D shapesBonus - Found a bug in the schematic! (and fix)The assembled and working PCB
Part 11 : Project - MCU datalogger
	Project - Introduction
	Create the new project and Git repository
	Schematic design
		Schema 1 - Setup
		Schema 2 - Symbols
		Schema 2 - Sheet two
		Schema 3 - Arrange, Annotate
		Edit component values
		Schema 3 - Associate
		Schema 4 - Wiring of sheet 1
		Schema 4 - Wiring of sheet 2
		Schema 5 - Nets
		Schema 6 - Electrical Rules Check
		Schema 7 - Comments
	Create the 2-layer branch in Git
	Layout design
		Layout 1 - Setup
		Layout 2 - Outline and constraints
		Layout 3 - Place components
		Layout 2 - Outline refinement
		Layout 4 - Route
		Layout 4 - Copper fills
		Layout 4 - Routing improvements
		Layout 5 - Silkscreen
		Layout 4 - Routing violations and complete silkscreen
		Layout 6 - Design Rules Check
		Layout 7 - Manufacture
	3D shapes
	Merge 2-layer branch to main
	Design 4 Layer PCB in new Git branch
	Four-layer PCB routing
	Four-layer PCB manufacturing
	Updating layout from changes to the schematic with Git
	Finding and correcting a design defect
		Fix the schematic
		Fix the 2 layer PCB layout
		Fix the 4 layer PCB layout
Project - Introduction