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    The Kicad design workflow involves two main processes - schematic design and PCB layout. The schematic design process involves using Eeschema to create circuit schematics using symbols from symbol libraries, wiring the schematic with nets, performing design rule checks, and generating a netlist. The PCB layout process involves using Pcbnew to import the netlist, outline the board, place components, route traces, add silkscreen and manufacturing data, perform design rule checks, and generate output files like Gerbers for fabrication.

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    The Kicad design workflow involves two main processes - schematic design and PCB layout. The schematic design process involves using Eeschema to create circuit schematics using symbols from symbol libraries, wiring the schematic with nets, performing design rule checks, and generating a netlist. The PCB layout process involves using Pcbnew to import the netlist, outline the board, place components, route traces, add silkscreen and manufacturing data, perform design rule checks, and generate output files like Gerbers for fabrication.

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    The Kicad design workflow involves two main processes - schematic design and PCB layout. The schematic design process involves using Eeschema to create circuit schematics using symbols from symbol libraries, wiring the schematic with nets, performing design rule checks, and generating a netlist. The PCB layout process involves using Pcbnew to import the netlist, outline the board, place components, route traces, add silkscreen and manufacturing data, perform design rule checks, and generate output files like Gerbers for fabrication.

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    The Kicad design workflow involves two main processes - schematic design and PCB layout. The schematic design process involves using Eeschema to create circuit schematics using symbols from symbol libraries, wiring the schematic with nets, performing design rule checks, and generating a netlist. The PCB layout process involves using Pcbnew to import the netlist, outline the board, place components, route traces, add silkscreen and manufacturing data, perform design rule checks, and generate output files like Gerbers for fabrication.

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    The Kicad design workflow

    Start

    Schematic
    Rules
    Eeschema library
    check
    editor

    PCB
    Cvpcb footprint
    editor
    Netlist
    Design Footprint
    Rules Pcbnew library
    Check editor

    Gerber Gerber
    files Test
    Fabrication Finish

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    The schematic design process
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Arrange, Electrical
    Setup Symbols annotate, Wire Nets Comments Netlist
    Rules Check
    associate

    1. Add symbols to sheet 1. Signals 1. Run ERC 1. Add text


    2. Create symbols if 2. Power 2. Fix errors information
    needed (PWR_FLAG) 3. Repeat ERC 2. Add graphics

    1. Arrange symbols in functional 1. Customise net names


    blocks
    2. Annotate symbols
    3. Associate with footprints
    1. Set grid 1. Generate Netlist for Pcbnew
    2. Page settings

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    The PCB layout process
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

    Outline and Place Add Design Rules


    Setup Route Copper fills Manufacture
    constraints components silkscreen Check

    1. Define size and shape 1. Critical traces 1. Describe pads 1. Run DRC
    2. Define mounting holes 2. Power 2. Board version 2. Fix errors
    3. Define cutouts 3. Everything else 3. You logo 3. Repeat DRC
    4. Other instructions
    1. Place components on board
    2. Arrange user interface components
    3. Arrange in functional blocks 1. Create GND fill
    2. Create V+ fill if necessary
    1. Page settings 4. Complete placement
    2. Set grid
    3. Set layers 1. Create Gerbers files
    4. Import netlist 2. Verify Gerbers files
    5. Set design rules 3. Upload Gerbers to manufacturer

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    Vias
    Hole Buried Blind Blind Through Micro
    via via via via via
    F.Cu
    In1.Cu
    In2.Cu
    B.Cu

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    Holes & pads
    Plated Non-Plated
    Through Through Pad
    Hole (PTH) Hole (NPTH)

    F.Cu

    Substrate

    B.Cu

    Copper

    Solder mask

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