AAMU-HOPE (Hands-On PCB Engineering)

Alabama A&M University's Hands-On PCB Engineering program - Learn PCB design through hands-on projects using KiCad

Description

This repository contains PCB design projects and training materials for AAMU's HOPE initiative. Students learn practical PCB design skills through structured labs and real-world projects using KiCad.

Repository Structure

📁 AAMU-HOPE/
├── 📁 training-labs/
│   ├── 📁 lab-01-basics/
│   │   ├── README.md           # Lab instructions and requirements
│   │   ├── schematic/          # KiCad schematic files
│   │   ├── pcb/               # KiCad PCB layout files
│   │   └── assets/            # Images and documentation
│   ├── 📁 lab-02-components/
│   └── 📁 lab-03-routing/
│
├── 📁 projects/
│   ├── 📁 usb-charger/
│   │   ├── README.md           # Project specifications
│   │   ├── schematic/
│   │   ├── pcb/
│   │   ├── bom/               # Bill of Materials
│   │   └── documentation/     # Additional technical docs
│   └── 📁 light-sensor/
│
├── 📁 resources/
│   ├── kicad-setup.md         # KiCad installation guide
│   ├── design-guidelines.md   # PCB design standards
│   └── component-library/     # Common components and footprints
│
├── 📁 templates/
│   ├── project-template/      # Standard project structure
│   └── documentation-template/# README and doc templates
│
├── .gitignore
├── LICENSE
└── README.md

Getting Started

1. Install KiCad (Latest Version)
2. Clone this repository
3. Start with training-labs/lab-01-basics
4. Follow the README in each project directory

Contributing Guidelines

1. Create a new branch for your work
2. Follow the project template structure
3. Include detailed README files
4. Submit pull requests for review

Project Standards

• All projects must include:
  • Complete schematics
  • PCB layout files
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Assembly instructions
  • Design documentation
  • Test procedures

Resources

• KiCad Docs: https://docs.kicad.org/
• Recommended Course: https://techexplorations.com/so/kicad-like-a-pro-4th-edition/