Overview

Getting to Blinky 5.0 is a short video series introducing the key concepts of using the open source ECAD software KiCad. You will be building a small blinking board to cover each of these concepts.

Prerequisites

• You should have KiCad 5.1.x or higher installed on your computer.
• Hardware required
  • Soldering equipment

Learning Objectives

• Understand how to use the base functions of the 5.0 version of KiCad.
• Create a small circuit board that blinks and LED using a 555 timer, battery and small components.
• Learn how to solder and troubleshoot a circuit.

Access

This course is free and accessible to all with a free Contextual Electronics login

Lessons

• Introduction to GTB 5.0
• Schematic Capture (GTB 5.0)
• Creating Libraries and Footprints (GTB 5.0)
• Layout and Output (GTB 5.0)