Create Your Own PCB Business Card with KiCad

Designing Your PCB Business Card

1. Download KiCad

   • Install KiCad 8.0 from the KiCad website.

2. Open PCB Editor

   • open the Business card PCB.kicad_pro file

3. Edit Layers

   • Customize the front and back layers with your contact information, logo, and any other designs.

Exporting Gerber Files

1. Generate Gerber Files

   • Navigate to File -> Fabrication Outputs -> Gerbers to export your design files.

2. Configure Gerber Settings

   • Follow your PCB manufacturer's recommendations for Gerber settings. For example, JLCPCB's guide provides detailed instructions.

Ordering Your PCB Business Cards

1. Select a Manufacturer

   • Choose a manufacturer that suits your needs and budget, and upload your Gerber files.

2. Choosing Thickness

   • Choose the right thickness you'd want, the regular 1.6mm or the thinner 0.8mm (0.8mm fits better in the wallet).

3. Manufacturing Process

   • Specify materials, finishes, and other custom options. Review the final product to ensure quality.

Images of the Business Card

Kicad Render Front V2