KiCadTrial

Summary

HOMEWORK 1

I am learning to use KiCAd.
I have made my first PCB in KiCad by following Robert's Feranec tutorial. This PCB lights up an LED.

Details

• This project has no firmware.
• An printed circuit assembly where a LED can be lit.
• I am following a Tutorial by Robert Feranec. See: https://youtu.be/maaBkw7IRUc?si=Xxvh67IJcYb2y9pr
• I learned how to make schematic symbols
• I learned how to make PCB footprints.
• I learned how to make local schematic symbol library.
• I learned how to make local PCB footrpint library.
• I learned how to switch layers for placing traces.

Instructions

Tools list:

• tweeezers
• Ring magnifying
• soldeting iron
• assembly surface
• solder
• pen, (sharpies, that can write on the PCB.)

Detailed Assembly Instructions

• Write a serial nummber on the board.
• Use tweezers to place SMT parts on their footprints and, solder.
• PLace the header pins into the holes of the printed circuit board and turn it upside down and solder from the bottom side.

Instruction for connection for microcontroller kit

• Connect pin 1 of the connector to GPIO pin.
• Connect pin 2 to GND.
• Firmware makes GPIO pin high to turn on LED.

License

• Firmware: Affero GPL 3.0
• CERN Open Hardware Licence Version 2 - Strongly Reciprocal