{"id":5006,"date":"2026-08-30T02:30:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T17:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donguri3.net\/server-tech\/single-layer-pcb-design-with-kicad-2\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T02:30:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T17:30:44","slug":"single-layer-pcb-design-with-kicad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donguri3.net\/en\/server-tech\/development-programming-git\/single-layer-pcb-design-with-kicad\/","title":{"rendered":"Notes on the Design and Manufacturing Process of Single-Sided PCBs Using KiCad"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article explains the end-to-end workflow from schematic creation and board design to Gerber output and CNC milling, using practical examples with KiCad and KiCad plugins (Freerouting, pcb2gcodeGUI). Along each step, we also share tips to help streamline your work.<\/p>\n

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1. Working in the Schematic Editor<\/h2>\n

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    Component Placement and Wiring<\/strong>
    First, launch the KiCad schematic editor, select the necessary components from the libraries, and place them. Wire between the components to create the blueprint for the entire circuit.
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    Assigning Footprints<\/strong>
    Right-click each symbol (component) and assign the appropriate footprint to the footprint property via the properties dialog. This ensures that the physical components are positioned correctly when later transferred to the PCB editor.
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    Launching the PCB Editor and Updating the Board<\/strong>
    Once the schematic is complete, launch the PCB editor. By clicking the “Update PCB from Schematic” button in the schematic editor, the components and planned trace routes defined in the schematic are transferred to the PCB editor. If configured and wired correctly, the components and their connection patterns will appear on the screen.
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    2. Layout Work in the PCB Editor<\/h2>\n
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      Selecting the B.Cu Layer<\/strong>
      Before starting work, select the [B.Cu (Back Copper)] layer to prepare for working on the backside of the board.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Launching the Freerouting Plugin<\/strong>
      Next, launch the Freerouting plugin and perform automatic routing. *Note: You need to install Freerouting from the Plugin and Content Manager on the KiCad home screen.
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