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2 Days Workshop

Hands-on Skill Development Workshop on PCB Design, Fabrication and Assembly using KiCad

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HUTLABS is organizing a hands-on workshop on PCB Design, Fabrication and Assembly using KiCad to provide engineering students with practical skills in electronic hardware development. Participants will learn the complete PCB development process, from circuit design and schematic creation to PCB layout, fabrication, soldering, assembly and functional testing.

Using KiCad, an open-source electronic design automation (EDA) tool, participants will work on a practical PCB project and gain experience in both SMD and through-hole soldering.

Organized by: HUTLABS
Target Participants: All Engineering Students
Duration: 3 Training Days (with a 3–4 week fabrication interval)
Timing: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Mode: Hands-on Practical Training
Dates: To be announced
Workshop Fee: To be announced
Registration: Link to be announced
Certificate: Certificate of Participation upon successful completion

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Day 1: Circuit Design and Schematic Development

  • Introduction to PCB fundamentals and electronic components.
  • Component selection, datasheets and footprint assignment.
  • Schematic creation using KiCad.
  • Electrical Rules Check (ERC) and design verification.

Day 2: PCB Layout and Fabrication

  • PCB layout, component placement and track routing.
  • Design rules, clearances, vias and ground copper zones.
  • Design Rules Check (DRC) and 3D visualization.
  • Generation of Gerber and drill files for fabrication.

PCB Fabrication Interval: Approximately 3–4 weeks for external PCB manufacturing.

Day 3: PCB Assembly and Testing

  • PCB inspection and component identification.
  • SMD and through-hole soldering techniques.
  • PCB assembly, solder joint inspection and troubleshooting.
  • Electrical measurements and functional testing.

The third-day schedule will be announced after the fabricated PCBs are received.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn to:

Create circuit schematics and PCB layouts using KiCad.
Select components and assign appropriate footprints.
Perform ERC and DRC checks.
Generate manufacturing files for PCB fabrication.
Perform SMD and through-hole soldering.
Assemble, inspect, and test a basic electronic PCB.

Schedule at a Glance

PhaseActivities
Day 1Circuit design and schematic development
Day 2PCB layout, verification and Gerber generation
Fabrication IntervalExternal PCB manufacturing (approximately 3–4 weeks)
Day 3PCB assembly, soldering and functional testing

Software and Equipment

Software: KiCad EDA
Equipment: Computers/laptops, soldering stations, soldering materials, SMD tweezers, digital multimeters and DC bench power supplies.

Eligibility

Open to all engineering students interested in electronics, embedded systems, robotics, automation and hardware prototyping. Basic knowledge of electronic components and circuits is recommended.

Registration Details

Participants who successfully complete the workshop will be eligible for a Certificate of Participation.

For further information and registration updates, follow the official announcements from HUTLABS.

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