Do you have a project sitting on a breadboard that you want to make more permanent? Maybe you are ready to turn it into a product to sell.
Then the Circuit Board Design with KiCAD workshop on Sunday, June 2nd (2PM-4PM) is for you!
The tool you need to make your schematic into a PCB is called an electronic design automation (EDA) tool. While there are many choices out there, one of the best free open source options is Kicad. This software suite allows you to design schematics for electronic circuits and printed circuit boards (PCB).
This workshop will cover the user interface, schematic layout, footprint selection, PCB layout, and Gerber file export. You will also learn how to make your own components and footprints. When we are done you should have the knowledge to design your own PCBs and prepare them for production.
The workshop rate ($50) includes 2 hours of instruction. Call (206-357-9406) or come down to the shop to sign up. Space is limited.
You should bring a laptop with the current version of Kicad installed (available here: http://kicad-pcb.org) And a mouse with a scroll wheel if you have one as it makes zooming easier, but it is not required.