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U731219879 rc: Created page with "Setting up '''PCB Layout Editor''' Open PCB Layout Editor Select '''Imperial''' Icon on left Toolbar for Inches Research you PCB manufacturer requirements for board specifi..."

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Created page with "Setting up '''PCB Layout Editor''' Open PCB Layout Editor Select '''Imperial''' Icon on left Toolbar for Inches Research you PCB manufacturer requirements for board specifi..."

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Setting up '''PCB Layout Editor'''
Open PCB Layout Editor
Select '''Imperial''' Icon on left Toolbar for Inches
Research you PCB manufacturer requirements for board specifications

Example for https://docs.oshpark.com/design-tools/kicad/kicad-design-rules/
For {{Highlight |'''OSHPark''' |violet|}} 2 layer boards service with '''Imperial units''' options:
{{Highlight |Min '''track''' width: '''0.006''' |violet|}}
{{Highlight |Min '''via''' diameter: '''0.020'''|violet|}} (Corresponding to a 5 mil annular ring)
{{Highlight |Min '''via''' drill diameter: '''0.010''' |violet|}}
Setting up '''Design Rules'''
Select '''Setup''' from the Top Menu bar then select '''Design Rules'''
Select '''Global Design Rules''' Tab
Enter Min track width: '''0.006'''
Enter Min via diameter: '''0.020'''
Enter Min via drill diameter: '''0.010'''
Add additional Tracks as seen in Figure 1 below.
Track1 '''0.006'''
Track2 '''0.008'''
Track1 '''0.010'''
Track1 '''0.012'''
Track1 '''0.016'''
Track1 '''0.020'''
[[File:Kicad-Design-Rules.PNG|400px]]
'''Figure 1'''

Setting up Boarder '''(Edge Cuts)'''
Set Grid: 10 mils(0.2540mm)
Select '''Edge Cut''' from the Layer Manager.
Select '''Place''' Tab on Top Toolbar then Select '''Dimension'''
Use this to measure the board size first. These dimensions can be deleted once Edge cut is complete.
Select from Right side tool bar '''Add Graphic Line'''
Draw lines to define you board Edge cut. When done change Select '''Front Copper F.Cu''' from the Layer Manager.
'''Adding Rounded Edges ''' (Corners)
Select '''Edge Cut''' from the Layer Manager.
Select '''Add Graphic Art''' from Right Side Toolbar
Starting at top right corner. Count 10 dots back from each edge click one time with mouse.
Then move cross hair to edge of board click again and swing counter clock wise.
Repeat for each corner.
Now delete all four strait lines leaving only the 4 arc's.
Select '''Add Graphic Art''' from Right Side Toolbar and redraw the straight to each arc.
When done be sure to Select '''Front Copper F.Cu''' from the Layer Manager.
'''Drill Holes'''
Select Add Footprint from Right side Toolbar (IC Chip)
Type '''MountingHole_3.2mm''' (preferred choice)
Type '''MountingHole_3.2mm_M3_PAD''' (Copper ground)
Type '''SolderWirePad'''
[[File:KiCad-BoardResults1.PNG |500px]] [[File:3DViererSample1.png |500px]]

'''3D View'''
Select '''View''' Tab on Top Toolbar
Select '''3D Viewer''' from drop down

'''Reading Netlist and placing footprints from components'''
Select '''Read Netlist''' from Upper Toolbar. Click on '''Read Current Netlist'''.
Click on components and move to place on board.
Now lets go to: ==[[Creating a component for KiCad Using SnapEDA ]]== and add more components.
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==[[KiCad 5.0]]==<br>

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    Track1    '''0.006 (0.1524 mm)'''
    Track2    '''0.008 (0.2032 mm)'''
-   Track1    '''0.010 (0.254 mm)'''
+   Track1    '''0.010 (0.2540 mm)'''
    Track1    '''0.012 (0.3048 mm)'''
    Track1    '''0.016 (0.4064 mm)'''
-   Track1    '''0.020 (0.508 mm) '''
+   Track1    '''0.020 (0.5080 mm) '''
   [[File:Kicad-Design-Rules.PNG|400px]]
     '''Figure 1'''

@@ Line 24: / Line 24: @@
    Track1    '''0.010 (0.254 mm)'''
    Track1    '''0.012 (0.3048 mm)'''
-   Track1    '''0.016 (0.4064mm)'''
+   Track1    '''0.016 (0.4064 mm)'''
-   Track1    '''0.020 (0.508mm) '''
+   Track1    '''0.020 (0.508 mm) '''
   [[File:Kicad-Design-Rules.PNG|400px]]
     '''Figure 1'''

@@ Line 20: / Line 20: @@
   Enter Min via drill diameter: '''0.010'''
   Add additional Tracks as seen in Figure 1 below.
-   Track1    '''0.006 (0.1524mm)'''
+   Track1    '''0.006 (0.1524 mm)'''
-   Track2    '''0.008 (0.2032mm)'''
+   Track2    '''0.008 (0.2032 mm)'''
-   Track1    '''0.010 (0.254mm)'''
+   Track1    '''0.010 (0.254 mm)'''
-   Track1    '''0.012 (0.3048mm)'''
+   Track1    '''0.012 (0.3048 mm)'''
    Track1    '''0.016 (0.4064mm)'''
    Track1    '''0.020 (0.508mm) '''

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 Setting up '''PCB Layout Editor'''
   Open PCB Layout Editor
-  Select '''Imperial''' Icon on left Toolbar for Inches
+  Select '''Imperial''' Icon on left Toolbar for Inches. Millimeters can be used if you prefer.
   Research you PCB manufacturer requirements for board specifications

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   Select '''Setup''' from the Top Menu bar then select '''Design Rules'''
   Select '''Global Design Rules''' Tab
-  Enter Min track width: '''0.006'''
+  Enter Min track width: '''0.006 (0.1524 mm) '''
-  Enter Min via diameter: '''0.020'''
+  Enter Min via diameter: '''0.020 (0.5080 mm)'''
-  Enter Min via drill diameter: '''0.010'''
+  Enter Min via drill diameter: '''0.010 (0.2540 mm)'''
   Add additional Tracks as seen in Figure 1 below.
    Track1    '''0.006 (0.1524 mm)'''

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 Example for https://docs.oshpark.com/design-tools/kicad/kicad-design-rules/
   For {{Highlight |'''OSHPark''' |violet|}} 2 layer boards service with '''Imperial units''' options:
-  {{Highlight |Min '''track''' width: '''0.006''' |violet|}}
+  {{Highlight |Min '''trace''' clearance: '''0.006''' 6 mil (0.1524mm) trace clearance |violet|}}
-  {{Highlight |Min '''via''' diameter: '''0.020'''|violet|}} (Corresponding to a 5 mil annular ring)
+ {{Highlight |Min '''trace''' width: '''0.006''' 6 mil (0.1524mm) trace width |violet|}}
-  {{Highlight |Min '''via''' drill diameter: '''0.010''' |violet|}}
+  {{Highlight |Min '''via''' diameter: '''0.020''' 20 mil (0.508mm) 5 mil (0.127mm) annular ring |violet|}}
 Setting up '''Design Rules'''
   Select '''Setup''' from the Top Menu bar then select '''Design Rules'''

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   Now lets go to: ==[[Creating a component for KiCad Using SnapEDA ]]== and add more components.
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-==[[KiCad 5.0]]==<br>
+==[[KiCad 5.0]]==