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  • PCB DESIGN COURSE IN KICAD ( FULL!)

    Learn step-by-step how to design a basic project PCB from start to finish, with this beginner KICAD workshop and kickstart your PCB manufacturing skills!

    Ever wanted to turn your breadboard experiments into something a bit more solid? In this workshop we explore and follow a step-by-step proces of how to design your own circuit board using KiCad from schematic to PCB layout and ready to order!

    Why design your own PCB?

    Because it’s satisfying to make something that lasts longer than a breadboard project. 🙂 A PCB keeps your circuits stable, easy to share, and ready to reproduce in case you want to make copies for yourself, friends or to sell them. Whether you order it from a fabrication manufacturer such as JLCPCP or PCBWAY, or try etching it yourself, you’ll understand what’s really happening under the surface and that PCB making is not that difficult at all!

    What you’ll learn:

    • KICAD software basics, library management, understanding the user interface
    • Building a simple schematic with a 555 timer circuit or oscillator drone circuit
    • Linking symbols in the schematic design, to pcb footprints
    • Routing traces and designing your layout in the PCB editor
    • How to make your own footprint and symbol from scratch
    • Basic design strategy and workflow of KICAD
    • Common beginner mistakes + insider tips & tricks
    • Interface and usability of our design
    • Intro in the PCB manufacturing process, post-design process
    • Lot’s of user examples and designed PCB’S from Acid Solder Club to examine

    The workshop is suited for those who already have some prior knowledge in basics of electronics and components. This is not a beginner electronics workshop, but if you can read and understand basic schematic knowledge and circuit design it should be ok. When in doubt, contact Veerle on http://www.acidsolderclub.com for checking if this is something for you.

    Practical info

    These are 2 separate workshops, both workshops will be held in ENGLISH, but if your English is not so good, we can translate a bit in between course blocks when needed.

    • Coffee, Tea and Cookies included, bring your own Lunch!
    • All day long hands-on workshop with time for Q&A at the end.
    • For this workshop you need a PC with MacOS or Windows, and install the latest version of KICAD V9.0. via https://www.kicad.org/download/. preferable beforehand, otherwise make sure to be in time or arrive 10 mins earlier to install KICAD if your unsure of installing.
    • Location is Hof van Cartesius, Vlampijpstraat 94, Utrecht. It’s a short walking distance from Station Zuilen or OV biking/bus distance from Utrecht Central Station. Parking is free between 11:00-06:00 in Vlampijpstraat.

    REGULAR PRICE €65,-

    STUDENT PRICE €50,-

    Workshop limited in space (8 people) for small class courses.

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  • ACID SOLDER SESSIONS

    Reoccurring open workspace event for makers, designers, musicians, engineers and those who wants to give soldering and DIY electronics a try

    Every other week, Acid Solder Club opens the doors of its workshop in Utrecht to those who are curious about DIY electronics, soundmachines, guitar pedals, soldering and the art of building things yourself. The DIY sessions are part of a growing community in Utrecht and the area where we share knowledge, creative experimentation and provide an accessible learning location for circuit design and electronics.

    Each solder session is an open lab environment with benches ready, tools available, and a relaxed atmosphere where you can dive into your own project, get feedback, or simply explore how things work and jam out on some machines of the Acid Solder Club studio. Whether you’re repairing a synth, soldering a small circuit or designing your first PCB, this is a space to learn and meet likeminded others.

    What to expect

    You’ll find spots to work in the workshop with a small but well-equipped lab, and others who are just as curious as you are. Bring your own project, or pick up one of the DIY kits available from the DIY KIT STORE, if you’d like to start something new. You can ask for availability of kits via e-mail (acidsolderclub@gmail.com) Some participants come to build instruments, others to learn electronics from scratch, and some simply to enjoy a few focused hours surrounded by like-minded people.

    About repairs

    It’s not a repair café, but if you have something you want to fix, bring it and you’ll get hands-on guidance in how to approach a repair or a build. Learning the process and knowing where to find a repair option, rather than getting it fixed on the event.

    Details

    €15 entry per person, this helps the workshop to stay alive and thrive in Utrecht and helps with knowing who will come and what to expect! If you are unable to pay entry, you can apply as a volunteer on the day of the event via email, and help out with workshop to-do’s! Coffee and good vibes included, bring your own drinks and snacks.

    Max 6 participants: limited tickets per event, it’s a small group learning experience where some people work individual on their project, some want to learn the basics or ask questions.

    Time, date, location

    Acid Solder Club workshop is based at Hof van Cartesius, Vlampijpstraat 94 Utrecht. Trains stop at Station Zuilen and a busstation are both on walking distance. Parking is free in the weekend (do double check though)Solder Sessions are held on Thursday evenings and weekend mornings,check the schedule above and on the ticket website for the right days and times.

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