Design with KiCad

**🌟 Course Title: Design with KiCad: Master the Art of PCB Design! 🌟

**🚀 Headline: Quick, Systematic, and Complete Course to Learn KiCad for Your PCB Design!

Course Description:

Embark on a journey to master KiCad 6, the open-source PCB design powerhouse, with our expertly crafted online course. This is not just any ordinary tutorial; it's a systematic learning odyssey designed to elevate your electronic design skills without overwhelming you.

📚 Learning by Doing:

• Step-by-Step Project Approach: We start with the basics, using simple projects to introduce KiCad's vast features. As we progress through the course, we build upon these foundations, gradually increasing complexity and challenging your skills.
• Incremental Learning: From the initial introduction to the software's interface, we delve into the nitty-gritty of schematic entry and PCB layout, ensuring you understand each step before moving on.

🚀 Key Features of the Course:

• Hands-On Main Project: Your journey culminates in designing a development board and routing it with an auto router, guided by comprehensive videos and lectures.
• Real-World Application: You'll design REV1 and then REV2 of a two-phase bipolar stepper motor controller, learning the practical aspects of PCB design along the way.
• Visual Aids: The course includes photographs of actual PCBs manufactured during this course, providing a tangible understanding of your achievements.

🎨 Audio and Video Excellence:

• High-Quality Media: Every lecture has been carefully crafted with attention to audio and video quality for an immersive learning experience.
• Aesthetic Touch: Music at the end of each lecture is not just enjoyable, it also serves as a clear marker that your learning segment has concluded.

🎓 Quizzes for Enlightenment:

• Learning Beyond the Course: The quizzes are designed to open your eyes to topics beyond the course scope, encouraging you to further explore and deepen your knowledge. They're not about grading but about sparking curiosity and learning.

🤝 For Hobbyists & Professionals Alike: Whether PCB design is a professional requirement or a captivating hobby for you, this course is tailored to provide an enjoyable, engaging, and enlightening experience that will enhance your design skills and prepare you to tackle any project with confidence.

📅 Course Structure:

1. Introduction to KiCad 6 Interface

   • Navigating the Workspace
   • Overview of Main Tools and Menus

2. Schematic Design Basics

   • Creating a Basic Schematic
   • Understanding Symbols and Footprints

3. PCB Layout Fundamentals

   • From Schematic to PCB Layout
   • Component Placement and Routing Principles

4. Designing the Two-Phase Bipolar Stepper Motor Controller

   • Designing REV1
   • Adding Features for REV2

5. Advanced KiCad Techniques

   • Incorporating Advanced Components and Features
   • Working with Complex Layouts

6. Final Project: Development Board Design

   • Planning the Schematic
   • Laying Out the Development Board
   • Routing Using Auto Router with Precision

7. Course Review and Final Thoughts

   • Recap of Key Concepts
   • Additional Resources for Continued Learning

🛠️ Your Instructor: Wissam Botros, P.Eng, CID – A seasoned professional with a passion for PCB design and a wealth of experience in the field, Wissam is here to guide you through every step of the KiCad journey. His expertise ensures that you learn the right techniques and best practices for PCB design success.

Join us now and unlock the potential of your electronic projects with Design with KiCad – where your curiosity becomes expertise, and your ideas transform into reality! 🖥️✨