How to Design Mechanical Keyboard PCBs with Kicad

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Today we're going to be taking a look at just how simple it is to design your own mechanical keyboard PCB within Kicad. We will cover everything from setting up the program along with applicable symbol and footprint libraries, designing the schematic, laying out the PCB, and finally some information on the differences between HASL and ENIG when ordering. ~ Links ~ https://youtu.be/7LyziNdFlew https://youtu.be/hjml-K-pV4E https://youtu.be/7azQkSu0m_U Kicad: https://kicad.org ScottoKicad: https://github.com/joe-scotto/scottokeebs/tree/main/Extras/ScottoKicad Find out more about the project: https://scottokeebs.com Donations greatly appreciated: https://bit.ly/41odBEu Patreon: https://patreon.com/joe_scotto ~ Handwiring Tools ~ TS100 Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/3LCsrkb D24 Chisel Tip: https://amzn.to/3VFxiES 63/37 Solder: https://amzn.to/3uBlMPu ~ Handwiring Parts ~ 1N4148 Diodes: https://amzn.to/3Ccljbb 16g Copper Wire: https://amzn.to/3xLDVvJ Raspberry Pi Pico: https://amzn.to/3HglCVb Arduino Pro Micro: https://amzn.to/3HkR9Fn Ethernet Cable: https://amzn.to/3uyaOKr M2x6mm Screws: https://amzn.to/3UI1bDH M2x8mm Spacer: https://amzn.to/3Y4KzJ3 M2 Heat Set Insert: https://amzn.to/3WjklB9 Durock Stabilizers: https://amzn.to/3FgcLQR ~ 3D Printing ~ Ender-3 Pro: https://amzn.to/3VIWryL PEI Magnetic Bed: https://amzn.to/3Hi7URx Dual Z Upgrade: https://amzn.to/3h7DTJy BLTouch Auto-Leveling: https://amzn.to/3UGEBv8 ~ Favorite Cheap Switches ~ Gateron Milky Yellow: https://amzn.to/3Bk0Cci Akko Lavender Purple: https://amzn.to/3VJy440 ~ Social ~ https://instagram.com/joe_scotto https://twitter.com/joe_scotto https://ko-fi.com/joe_scotto ~ Community ~ ScottoKeebs Discord: https://discord.gg/vN6X3z8eyv Handwired Keyboards Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/HandwiredKeyboards/ ~ Timestamps ~ 0:00 - Intro 0:22 - Setup 2:48 - Schematic 7:35 - Footprint Assignment 8:43 - PCB Setup 9:14 - Grid System 10:04 - Positioning 13:55 - Routing Traces 15:37 - Vias 16:17 - Controller Wiring 16:46 - Design Rules Checker 17:00 - Edge Cuts 17:38 - Filled Zones 18:45 - Exporting Gerbers 18:56 - Ordering PCBs 19:15 - HASL vs ENIG 19:58 - Outro ~ Disclaimer ~ Some links may be affiliate links where I will make a small commission. Nothing in this video was sponsored by any outside party and I wasn't paid for the content in this video. #mechanicalkeyboard #kicad #pcb