ERC/DRC common errors and how to use it like TDD // KiCad

#erc #drc #kicad
When designing my recent project with PCBWay www.pcbway.com/, I had to run ERC (Electrical Rules Check) and DRC (Design Rules Check) in the schematic and routing. In this video, I go through 3 common errors for ERC and DRC each and how to solve them with KiCad. I end with a discussion on using Test-Driven Development philosophy in ERC/DRC. Is that better? Let's discuss!
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS AND RESOURCES
0:00 Intro
0:40 ERC: conflict between pins
2:28 ERC: pin not connected
3:11 ERC: pin not driven
4:57 DRC: pad too close
7:04 DRC: courtyard overlaps
7:57 DRC: unconnected items with zone outline
9:21 Using ERC/DRC like TDD
10:46 Outro
🛍️ PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Waveshare 1.54inch E-Ink display black/white e-paper 200x200 resolution amzn.to/3BrwFW4
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HopeRF LoRa RFM95 module
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Arduino UNO Rev 3
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Screw Set various sizes
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🎩 DEMO FILES
KiCad files hutscape.com/oak/hardware
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🔗 LINKS SHOWN
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PCBWay Capabilities www.pcbway.com/capabilities.html
KiCAD DRC For Travis forum.kicad.info/t/kicad-drc-...
KiBot github.com/INTI-CMNB/KiBot
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🔌 TOOLS USED
hutscape.com/tools
🎶 MUSIC
Spring Field by Godmode in RUclips Music library