WHAT? I just bought a full course of Kicad, then i realized it was out of date... Then i was searching for the missing infromations in the internet and end up here in this video... Just shocked that it contains all informations i needed in only 13 minutes... I'm sad and happy at the same time... ahahhaha

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Yes KiCad is pretty intuitive, you can find many other videos on KZread about it. For most functions KiCad 6 and 7 are very similar. Happy to hear it was useful for you.

@diags_1109

2 ай бұрын

Is this a sponsor ... lmao ... gasp ...😱

This is exactly what I was looking for to get started with KiCAD without all of the filler!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

7 ай бұрын

It was the video I wanted to have when I started using Kicad 😆

Thank you for boiling down a complex process into a workflow that is easy to follow.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill! KiCAD is really easy to use, you just need to start.

@Sekir80

Жыл бұрын

@@smartpowerelectronics8779 Thanks for the intro! I was wondering while you did the PCB routing... Does KiCAD not have an autoroute function?

@ikemkrueger

10 ай бұрын

@@Sekir80 You have to install a plugin for it.

My God, this is actually really easy - I've been putting off using PCB software for 20 years but recently I have genuine need of it and thanks for making this video!

Excellent tutorial, I really enjoyed it!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! KiCAD is such a great tool, hope this video helps beginners to start using it. By the way, I am a big fan of your channel, always very detailed and professional content.

@laxmangordon4209

Жыл бұрын

He's here!!!!

@njokuchiemezuo3109

29 күн бұрын

You've done wonders in my electronics journey.

Well done! Such a complex task explained in 13 minutes.

This might be the best tutorial on KZread.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Lewis! It is the tutorial I wanted when I started with KiCAD 🙂

@JamesLehartProductions

4 ай бұрын

It's actually a terrible tutorial. Here's why: 1 - Speeds up the video missing crucial steps 2 - Does nothing in the way of explaining to the view the reasons behind each step 3 - Missing steps for defining the footprints at J1, J2, D3

I come back to your video over the last two weeks and my first Kicad PCB design is almost complete, it's also very tiny! Thank you...

Brilliant video. Direct, clear, succinct, and mercifully free of tasteless branding and impertinent background music. ❤

Thank you so much, a great into/refresher in only 13 minutes! Really appreciate the start to finish process in a single concise video

BRILLIANT SUMMARY! Most tutorials are PAINFULLY SLOW or contain a LOT of unnecessary commentary. They also are not "end to end" process explanations leaving users wondering "What came before?" or "What next?" Your video takes advantage of the fact that it's a VIDEO, not a live lecture - so if someone needs to reference a point that went by a little fast, they just REWIND! I will bookmark this video and refer back to it often. WELL DONE!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Glad to hear it was helpful.

As a long time Eagle user this is a really useful short intro to KiCad.

Terrific Video. Clear, concise, easy to understand.

Excellent. Short video and straight to the point. Well done!

Hey, hey, hey! I did it! I have spent hours watching videos trying to figure out how to make a symbol and footprint for a couple of devices. Then I found this video. And I learned it wasn't so hard after all. You, sir, have my greatest gratitude! Thank you so much for this lesson!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

That is so nice to hear!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

I aslo struggled to find simple tutorials, so when I figured it out I made one myself...;-)

Thank you so much, I haven’t finished the video yet I’m still on create custom foot print, but I’m just starting to get into circuitry and this video has been very helpful on learning how to use kitcad

This video is a gold-mine! Perfect for a quick summary of all the steps needed. Thanks a lot!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

10 ай бұрын

Thx Gary!!

thank you so much for your KiCAD guide video, it really helped me a lot!♡

Thank you for wonderful video. It is quite helpful to get interested in the area of circuit design!

Thank you! Great video for someone like me, who is just getting started with PCB layout.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Can just echo all the other comments. Such a concise to the point guide getting started with KiCad7. Thank you as well for clearly highlighting the relevant shortcut keys. Really awesome tutorial. 😊😊

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Wow so happy to hear this, I just start using KiCAD myself and just shared my experience.

@mirceacluj

Жыл бұрын

@@smartpowerelectronics8779 see my comment, it's not really like "WOW"

Thanks for the tutorial! I didn't know whether to use Altium, Fritzzing or Eagle. KiCad looks more promising. Cheers again!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Thx Santiago, I also changed to KiCAD. it is free and has many functions. Check out my new video about the Autorouter ;-)

Really short and amazingly complete tutorial. Thank you! Beginners must see!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Zoran D. Grujić! I just made the video I wanted to have when I started with KiCAD....

Great introduction to KiCad, Thanks!

Great video! I loved how it wasn't too long but included the fundamentals needed for beginners. Thanks!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Christopher! Glad you liked it.

Great video ! Easy to follow. Congrats.

thank you for perfect kicad quick start guide

You can easily make a combined footprint of THT and SMD pads, which lets you simplify the design process and the look of the schematics. And it's also a good idea to make ground-plane.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

yes there is a function to make a ground plane, however for this design the frequencies and currents are low, not very critical ;-)

If others made video like you the world would be in a better place. Thank you for excellent video.

Other than the panelization feedback below I think this is a very well made and useful video. Thanks for publishing such a succinct tutorial.

Thanks a lot! Sort of the 'hello world ' for C, but now for schematics & pcb design. Very informative!

Coming from Eagle, i didn't need an entire bare basics session, just a quick run-down from start to finish. For that this is a great tutorial!! Now to start the tedious process of migrating and updating all my libraries. Hard to believe i'm actually making the switch honestly. When i started in 2011: KiCad was a mess and CadSoft Eagle was what i was trained to work with in college. But then CERN got involved with KiCad and Autodesk with Eagle. Now there is a open-source powerhouse while the former champion is slated for deprecation...

@smartpowerelectronics8779

16 күн бұрын

Thanks Chiel, yes in the comments I learned that KiCAD came a long way, it is now a pretty good PCB layou package!

First KiCAD video I found that shows you exactly what you need to get started when moving over from Eagle! Thanks!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man, great to hear it was helpful!

@AsemhiaPeter

3 ай бұрын

please what is eagle

@sstorholm

3 ай бұрын

@@AsemhiaPeter Another PCB layout software that used to be good, but not anymore!

Thank you, I am currently in college this helps a lot keep up the great work.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nikolai! Good luck with your studies.

Excellent! tutorial including making a custom part! I'm going to give KiCAD a much more serious look.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear Phil!

thanks for this! i'm coming from EAGLE trying to learn KiCAD and this was a great intro, exactly what i needed.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Excellent video. Straight to the point!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good to hear 🙂

Wow. I hope KiCad acknowledge you for this, you explained like you created the software yourself

@smartpowerelectronics8779

5 ай бұрын

Haha, I sure did not! I just made the video that I wanted to have when I started using KiCAD 🙂 Thank you Victorychibuike2049 .

That's great, thanks for making this so concise

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

thx Mike!

Great video, very intuitive. thank you

Crisp 🎉 Thank you, this is my style of learning. You saved me a lot of time. My family and friends appreciate that. Have an amazing day

@smartpowerelectronics8779

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Glad to hear you liked my video.

Awesome tutorial!!! Thanks 👍👍👍

thanks for this and save tons of my time learning!!

Great tutorial, thanks! Now I just need to figure out what to build. ☺

I havent used KidCAD is 10 years, was using Altium and mentor , I need a refresh course form Kicad 8 this video puts me back on track..KiCAD came a long way

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Ай бұрын

Thank you onlyrgu, good to hear it was useful 🙂

Really nicely done -- thank you!

Excellent content!

you helped me fall in love with kicad

@smartpowerelectronics8779

11 ай бұрын

Thank fparis, I am actually a new user too, used EasyEDA before, but preferred to have all data locally. it is a great tool!

I have designed and had PCB’s made using Fritzing. You might have me switching to KiCad now. Thanks!

That was straight to the points 😮

Wow this helps to demystify some of the Kicad workflow.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Donald!

Very helpful, thank you!

Exactly what I needed, thanks!!!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Ай бұрын

Thanks Geert! Mooi te horen!

amazing video. thank you. this is all i needed.

Thank you for good path description.

Thank you for this video! New sub.

Your videos are a great resource, thank you.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Brian!

excellent video. Thanks. Design Graveyard no!. You have resurrected my interest in PCB design

Thanks for posting that tutorial! Solder paste and a hot air soldering station are recommended.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Yep, hand-soldering with SO8 is still possible, but messy ;-)

This video got me started with KiCAD and led me to share my experience in the comments.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear, KiCad is a great tool.

Thank you for the great tutorial.

Thanks for the very informative video.

Precies wat ik nodig had, thanks!

Great tutorial. Keep the good work!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Gregory Paul!

You have explained very well 👌👍 thank you sir

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

Excellent tutorial, Thank you.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Hi, very nice and neat presentation that approaches all KiCAD modules without fuss :)

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@hankhulator5007

Жыл бұрын

@@smartpowerelectronics8779 You are welcome, this exercise was tough to keep straight, short and still didactic.

Great tutorial, thanks!

perfect explanation step by step ..

Great video. Want to start now with KiCad 8.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

4 ай бұрын

Yes KiCAD8 is out, I did not try it yet. KiCAD 7 was very similar to KiCAD6, I saw some KiCAD8 Videos and it seems the basics are the same 🙂

thanks i'm just learning but this was very helpful

Very nice! I especially liked the panalization technique...cheers.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, this way you can also send out several different pcb's in one go ;-)

@p_mouse8676

Жыл бұрын

Cheese! 😉😎

@andymouse

Жыл бұрын

@@p_mouse8676 Squeak !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Superb - thank you Mr. T

@smartpowerelectronics8779

6 ай бұрын

Thank you !

Amazing explanation!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, good to hear it was helpful

very nice video ..perfect to start

That was to the point. Top!

Thank you for such a good video about kicad.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

10 ай бұрын

Thank you ! 🙂

This is nice job

Really enjoyed this!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

9 ай бұрын

thanks! 🙂

absolute tutorial perfection.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

2 ай бұрын

Thanks !

Thanks a lot ❤

Brilliant, thank you.

Dear Sir, this is by far the most well presented tutorial on how to use KiCad along with a practical example. I'm a recent graduate with electrical background. I decided to chase PCB design career. If you offer any tips/ pieces of advice for young adults/ and engineers on how to get good at this profession, that would be so kind. I made the circuit and can't wait to test it.

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, to become good at PCB layout I suggest you get familiar with the famous software packages and practice. Learning electronics basics is also very important because your main "customers" will be electronic engineers so it is key to speak their language. The requirements are different per industry, so you may need to pick a direction. Power supply or lighting (my specialty) has different requirements than digital design (phone/android box etc) . Wish you good luck and much fun in your career!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

My major is power electronics, if would start now I would go for software (embedded or application all is ok). For PCB layout, suggest to get familiar with more systems and some analog electronics so you can imagine what the design engineer needs. Please consider (my opinion) that PCB layout engineer is a quite narrow field with job stability but not many career options.

I love this video! Precise, fast and all relevant subjects are mentioned to help a newbie in KiCad 7 like me. Is there any information regarding symbols connecting to 3D models? THX Kassen

this was very helpful

@smartpowerelectronics8779

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I enjoyed the video

Good job..!

Great small tutorial

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Ай бұрын

Thanks man, hope it helped you starting to use KiCAD !

Thank You so much, some parts went by pretty fast but we can rewind. I am trying to find a simple yet effective App to build boards I need for my Model Train Controls. I would hope there would be more automated solutions but I see they sell those for big money. Maybe I can learn this one well enough. My Laptop in my upstairs office doesn't have a mouse so when you offer key commands that is a big help. Crt C for copy etc. I have always wanted to build my own board because i like to add pins for test points and Leds for Status indicators. Thank You Again, Dennis

Thanks so much for explaining things quickly, clearly, and succinctly . . . So many tutorials get lost in irrelevant details - it can be frustrating for people who want to get started! Excellent job 👍

@arabiccola

6 ай бұрын

can't agree more with this comment. thank you again

Great video asside from a few things, 1. You didnt show the footprint selection for J1, J2, and D3, but i was able to see them in the logs when you transferred from schematic to PCB. 2nd, it is hard to follow what you did (or maybe im just dumb) im stuck on 7:45 wondering how you flipped the red pads (will edit when i figure it out) Edit: ok i went back into footprint editor and change the pads, idk if its the right way to do it but hopefully itll still work Edit: im on 8:09 why cant i put the track to the one where i want to. I'm trying to connect D1(1) to R1(1) but it only lets me connect to R1(2), pls reply if u know how to fix, is it flipped on schematic editor? bc i cant tell bc its symmetrical. Edit: Ok i just fixed it by flipping it, there were also other issues with wiring that i fixed by moving the wired around Edit: also what is the difference between this and the "make your own digispark USb in the description:

Amazing

Thanks for this video

thanks for the video please make a tutorial on how to place exposed copper tracks for higher current for example those high power tracks used on inverter boards linking mosfets and igbts

thank you!

Thanks. I realize now I was using Kicad the wrong way.

sir, nice teaching, thanks

@smartpowerelectronics8779

10 ай бұрын

Thank you😀

Really good paced tutorial! 👌👍 Could you add how to prepare for ie. jlcpcb manufacturing - like bom list prepare or generation?

@silnyye4403

Жыл бұрын

Up.

SUPER NICE! 👍

@smartpowerelectronics8779

3 ай бұрын

Glad to be of help, this is the video I wanted when I started with KiCAD 🙂

Excellent!!

@smartpowerelectronics8779

Жыл бұрын

Thx Philip 🙂