PCB – from scratch
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Have you ever built an electronics project on a breadboard and wondered how to turn it into a finished printed circuit board?
Join us at TOG Hackerspace for PCB Design from Scratch, a live demonstration of the complete PCB design process using KiCad, a free and open-source electronics design application.
Starting with a blank project, Roman will demonstrate how a circuit develops from its first schematic diagram into a PCB layout that can be sent to a manufacturer. The example will be a deliberately simple circuit featuring an LED, a couple of integrated circuits and a selection of passive components.
The aim of the evening is to show the complete journey from an electronic idea to a professionally manufactured circuit board without getting lost in an overly complicated design.
## What will be covered?
During the demonstration, you will see:
- How to start a new PCB project in KiCad
- How to create a schematic diagram
- How to turn the schematic into a PCB layout
- How electronic components are positioned and connected
- How the finished design is prepared for manufacturing
- How a PCB order is submitted to a manufacturer
This event is ideal for electronics hobbyists, makers and anyone curious about how printed circuit boards are designed.
Please note that this is a live demonstration rather than a hands-on workshop.
## Event details
Date: Friday, 14 August 2026
Time: 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
Location: TOG Hackerspace
Places: Limited to 20 people
The demonstration is expected to take approximately 90 minutes.
## Booking
Places are strictly limited to 20 attendees, and advance booking is required.
Book your place through Eventbrite
Early booking is recommended, as this is a small session and places may fill quickly.
## A note about the photos
The circuit boards shown in the photos were made during a previous project at TOG and are included for illustration only. They are not the boards that will be designed during this event.