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KiCad projects that I did not send out for printing but demonstrate all relevant skills in my learning process
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KiCad Mini Projects is a growing collection of hardware PCB designs built entirely in KiCad. Each project is fully completed through all stages of the PCB design cycle — including schematic capture, PCB layout, 3D rendering, and BOM generation.
Please Note: These designs are not physically fabricated, but they are fully compliant with JLCPCB manufacturing constraints and are ready to be manufactured.
Each project includes:
KiCad_files/ Schematic (.kicad_sch) and Layout (.kicad_pcb)BOM/ Bill of Materials (JLCPCB Ready) and/or Amazon Linksexports/ 3D Render and PNG Fileslibraries/ KiCad symbol/footprint libraries for any external componentsdatasheets/ Datasheets for key project componentsDESC.md Explaining design overview and results| Project | Description | MCU / Chipset |
|---|---|---|
| USB to Serial Converter | USB-C to 3.3V UART bridge with CH340C + ESP32 headers | CH340C + ESP32 |
| ESP32 AI Camera | Modular ESP32-CAM board with SSD1306 OLED, servo headers, and boot support | ESP32-CAM |
More projects coming soon
Schematic Capture and Circuit Design
Developed the ability to translate functional requirements into accurate schematics, including power regulation, signal conditioning, GPIO expansion, and sensor/peripheral interfacing.
PCB Layout and Routing (2-Layer Boards)
Gained hands-on experience in component placement, DRC-compliant routing, via management, and trace width calculations for power and signal paths — with attention to EMI, clearance, and manufacturability.
Power Delivery and Grounding Strategy
Implemented clean power distribution and ground practices using voltage regulators, decoupling capacitors, via stitching, and star grounding — supporting both 3.3V and 5V domains.
Connector and Peripheral Integration
Integrated modules like ESP32, USB-C, OLED displays, servo headers, and custom footprints while accounting for mechanical constraints and pinout accuracy.
BOM Management and Design Documentation
Created organized project folders with schematics, layout files, 3D renders, and visuals. Included part sourcing (BOM & Amazon links), custom footprints/symbols, and detailed READMEs.
Open Hardware & GitHub Workflow
Practiced modular project documentation and GitHub repo structure with clear commits, license files, and image previews — aligned with open-source hardware sharing standards.
All designs in this repository are released under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and share them.
This repository is a live portfolio of my PCB Design learning progress