2 layers290.1 × 130 mm
2 layers44.5 × 23.5 mm
How to Kicad
hamscrypt/How-to-KicadTuto sur le desagne sous kicad 10
- Size
- 44.5 × 23.5 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 23
- Nets
- 40
- Pads
- 59
- Tracks, vias
- 55, 0
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 24 Sep 2026
- Updated
- 24 Sep 2026
Overview
How to Kicad is an open-source printed circuit board by hamscrypt, from the hamscrypt/How-to-Kicad repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 44.5 × 23.5 mm with 23 parts on 40 nets, routed with 55 tracks and 0 vias.
It is built around the AMS1117-3.3. Its parts include 4 capacitors, 2 connectors, 1 resistor, 1 IC and 1 diode.
Main components
1Parts
23| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | MountingHole_Pad | MountingHole:MountingHole_2.2mm_M2_Pad_Via | H1, H2, H3, H4 |
| 3 | Fiducial | Fiducial:Fiducial_0.75mm_Mask1.5mm | FID1, FID2, FID3 |
| 2 | 0.1µF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric | C2, C4 |
| 2 | 10µF | Capacitor_SMD:C_1206_3216Metric | C1, C3 |
| 2 | Screw_Terminal_01x02 | TerminalBlock_Phoenix:TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | J1, J2 |
| 1 | 2K2 | Resistor_SMD:R_1206_3216Metric | R1 |
| 1 | AMS1117-3.3 | Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | U1 |
| 1 | LED | LED_SMD:LED_1206_3216Metric | D1 |
| 1 | LOGO | Logos:ampnics2_10X10mm | G*** |
| 1 | LOGO | Logos:ampnics10x10mm | G*** |
The 18 most common of 23 parts.
Questions
How big is the How to Kicad PCB?
It measures 44.5 × 23.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the How to Kicad use?
23 parts, built around the AMS1117-3.3. 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 How to Kicad KiCad files?
From the hamscrypt/How-to-Kicad repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is How_to_KiCad.kicad_pcb and its schematic How_to_KiCad.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the How to Kicad design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask hamscrypt before reusing the design.
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