Lesson #2 - Installing the software suit - PCB Design Mastery Course

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Lesson#2 of the PCB Design Mastery Course Level: Intermediate

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KiCAD Installation and Project Template Creation

In this lesson we are going to give you guidance on downloading and using KiCAD for project design, and understanding the GitHub repository structure for data management.

The lesson highlights the importance of organized folder structures for various project resources, licenses, and libraries. It provides insight on how to section projects into client-specific folders, create revision and version distinctions, and understand the difference between design and release folders.

Furthermore, the video demonstrates how to download and install KiCAD for your project design.

Lesson's Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:15 Creating Folders in the Repository

01:48 Understanding the Projects Folder

03:45 Exploring the Work Folder

04:42 Understanding the Released Files

05:20 Exploring the Design Files

06:11 Downloading and Installing KiCAD

07:04 Launching and Exploring KiCAD

07:45 Commit to GitHub

08:20 Creating Project Templates

Lesson Overview

In the previous lesson, you downloaded the Folder Structure from our course materials. It's possible that this folder is still in your computer's "Download" folder, which means it's not yet linked to your GitHub account.

Here's what to do in Lesson 2 to get everything synced up:

Move the Folder: Take the "Repository Structure" folder you downloaded in Lesson 1 and move it into the folder where you set up your GitHub repository.

This way, at the end of Lesson 2, when we make a "commit" to GitHub, your entire Folder Structure will be synced up with your GitHub account.

Why Use GitHub?: While using GitHub is optional, I strongly recommend it for better organization and collaboration. Of course, you can also choose to work on your project locally on your computer.

Downloading the tools

Now, let's talk about the CAD software we'll be using for our project:

KICAD: You can download KICAD, the software we'll be using for our PCB designs, from the following link: https://www.kicad.org/download/

Getting these organizational steps out of the way will set us up for a smooth and efficient journey through the rest of the course.

Let's get started! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msA1_qKNZKk