Location
Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8
About this event
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design using KiCad, a powerful open-source tool. They will also develop hands-on soldering skills and create a functional electronic object—an interactive digital checklist for task tracking, which can be reprogrammed for different uses! The workshop is structured into two sessions, covering the entire process from digital design to physical assembly.
No prior experience with electronics or PCB design is required!
The participants need to be able to attend both sessions.
Session 1: Designing Your PCB
📅 Date & Time: March 8th
📍 Location: Concordia EV 6.705
What You’ll Learn:
- The aesthetics and conceptual potential of PCBs
- Basics of KiCad: schematic design, PCB layout, and creative possibilities
- Preparing files for fabrication
Hands-on Activity:
Each participant will design a small PCB using a prepared schematic on Kicad, an open source software. The designs will be sent for fabrication after the session.
➡️ Between sessions: PCBs will be manufactured and prepared for assembly.
Session 2: Soldering & Assembling Your PCB
📅 Date & Time: March 29th
📍 Location: Concordia EV 6.705
What You’ll Learn:
- Soldering as both a technical and artistic practice
- How to assemble and test your custom-designed PCB
Hands-on Activity:
Participants will be given a pre-programmed microcontroller, and we will solder their circuits, bringing their electronic piece to life.
