Kicad-7-Series

This repo is a collection of project files to a series of KiCad 7 tutorial, Which will take you through the journey of learning KiCad from scratch to making your first Printed Circuit Board.

Video Resource

• Kicad Development Series As Playlist : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn6004q9oeqGl91KifK6xHGuqvXGb374G
• Kicad Development Series As Articles : https://pcbcupid.com/posts/category/tutorial/
• Kicad Development Series As Compiled Version : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgmsvopC9Qk
• Project Prototype Video : https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tJBAuqj2w3I

Series Content

• Introduction to Kicad
• Learning UI basic tools and Navigation
• Building Schematics
• Understanding Schematics tools
• Performing Electrical Rule Check
• Assigning Footprints
• Understanding PCB Stackup / Netclasses
• Understanding PCB Editor tools
• Placement of components / PCB Layout
• Routing The PCB
• Performing Design Rule Check
• Creating Custom Symbols and Footprint
• PCB Optimization for Production

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Project Info

The project is based on a digital version of Diya, which is reactive to light and wind just like real Diya!

Diya - is an oil lamp made from clay or mud with a cotton wick dipped in Oil or ghee. These lamps are commonly used in the Indian subcontinent and they hold sacred prominence in Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain prayers as well as religious rituals, ceremonies and festivals including Diwali.

You can download the code and 3d mode for the project form here : https://github.com/Neutrino-1/SideQuest/tree/main/Reactive%20Diya

Final Design

Kicad 3d Render Export

Final Manufactured PCB

Fabrication Info : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn6004q9oeqFoRfbEq5fEx3mE1cEnQz48

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