Welcome to this step-by-step tutorial on creating your own Home Automation System using the ESP32 microcontroller and designing its PCB with KiCAD 9.0! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this video will guide you through the entire process of building an open-source hardware project from scratch.
In this video, you’ll learn:
How to design a custom PCB for your ESP32-based home automation system using KiCAD 9.0.
Key components and circuit design tips for home automation.
Best practices for prototyping and testing your hardware.
This project is perfect for anyone interested in IoT, smart homes, or open-source hardware. All design files, and schematics are available for free, so you can easily replicate or modify the project to suit your needs.
Resources:
Github: https://github.com/ampnics/4_channel_...
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Why Open Source?
At Ampnics, we believe in sharing knowledge and empowering creators. This project is fully open-source, so feel free to contribute, improve, or adapt it for your own use!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:31 - Project Creation
3:04 - Designing the Schematic
4:39 - Schematic Explanation
8:21 - Footprint assignment
12:46 - Layout Designing
16:40 - Board outline Design
20:00 - Tracks Designing
20:45 - Copper Fill (Ground Pouring)
22:55 - Text on PCB
27:10 - Gerber File Export
29:31 - Outro
Tools & Software Used:
KiCAD 9.0 (Open Source PCB Design Software)
ESP32 Development Board
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