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Homemade Custom PCB Guide Using Free KiCAD Software

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This step-by-step guide shows how to manufacture a custom PCB for a temperature-controlled 3D-printer fan using KiCad, a cheap CNC router, and basic assembly techniques. It covers circuit simulation, schematic and PCB design, cutting, soldering, mounting, and testing.

Syllabus

Introduction
BIQU BX recap
CHEP’s temperature switching fan circuit
Circuit simulation with Everycircuit app
Schematic design in KiCAD
PCB design in KiCAD
Toolpath creation in Carbide Create
Cutting the PCB
Post processing of PCB
PCB assembly and soldering
3D printing a mount for the PCB
Testing the finished circuit
Conclusion

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Reviews

4.7 rating, based on 3 Class Central reviews

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  • This is a great in depth guide to at home PCB creation. It was able to take a task I previously thought of as unreachable and guided me through doing it myself at home with equipment I already have. It feels great to know I can DIY a PCB in an emergency or time of urgent need when PCBWay could maybe have a slimmer or more compact design but a longer wait time than doing it myself at home.
  • Afshin Kohnoosh
    The holding of this course was very educational and practical. In such a course, practical actions should be carried out continuously, or exercises and plans to be implemented at the end of the course should be presented to the trainees. To record the scientific actions of the course in the mind
  • Sanjay Kumar
    It's every easy to understand the process by this video ,i can learn the basics steps to design the PCB and manufacturing process it's too easy to understand

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