

JLC DemoBoard
A project template for KiCad PCB projects with automated generation of fabrication files for JLCPCB through github actions.
- Size
- 14.3 × 14.4 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 3
- Nets
- 3
- Pads
- 6
- Tracks, vias
- 8, 6
- Pours
- 2
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
- Created
- 7 Apr 2021
- Updated
- 7 Apr 2021
Overview
JLC DemoBoard is an open-source printed circuit board by RickP, from the RickP/KiCad_JLC_template repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 14.3 × 14.4 mm with 3 parts on 3 nets, routed with 8 tracks and 6 vias.
Its parts include 1 resistor and 1 diode.
README
README.mdKiCad project template
A github project template for KiCad PCB projects with automated generation of fabrication files for JLCPCB through github actions.
Everything is generated and put in a release on push. You can see the output on the releases page.
If you change the name of your kicad pcb and schematic file you have to change it in .github/workflows/jlc_fab_files.yml as well.
On the demo board I had to copy the footprint for the battery clip in an own library and rotate it 180 degrees because it was reversed with JLCPCB assembly. You will encounter this is lot - JLC is showing the polarity of all components after you uploaded the files. If it's rotated by 90 or 180 degrees you have to copy the footprint to your own library, rotate it accordingly and use that copy.
Make sure to add a field 'lcsc' to all your parts and put in the "LCSC Part #" from (https://jlcpcb.com/parts) if you want a BOM that is directly usuable with JLCPCBs assembly service.
Parts
3| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1k | Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1 |
| 1 | Battery_Cell | LCSC_Parts:BatteryHolder_2032 | BT1 |
| 1 | LED | LED_SMD:LED_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | D1 |
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Questions
How big is the JLC DemoBoard PCB?
It measures 14.3 × 14.4 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the JLC DemoBoard use?
3 parts. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.
Where can I download the JLC DemoBoard KiCad files?
From the RickP/KiCad_JLC_template repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pcb/JLC_DemoBoard.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the JLC DemoBoard design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask RickP before reusing the design.