Uploading KiCad PCB Files
Thought
Work completed
- Parsed the KiCad netlist and mapped symbols to existing Flux parts.
- Set all six U1 footprints to the SOIC-8 package.
- Recreated the +12 V and GND nets.
- Added 0.1 µF bypass capacitors on each U1 VCC pin.
- Added bulk input capacitors C35 and C36 on +12 V (C35:P1→+12 V, C35:P2→GND; C36:P1→+12 V, C36:P2→GND).
- Configured the board as a Standard 2-Layer PCB.
- Measured DP1 footprint height, set Board height to 41 mm, and updated PCB layout height.
- Researched connector widths, set Board width to 64.5 mm, and updated PCB layout width.
- Poured a continuous copper GND plane on both layers.
Tasks not completed
- Assign the RK097 dual-pot footprint for DP1.
- Assign SK34 footprints to SMD diodes (e.g., D1).
- Assign BZX884-B12 footprints to zener diodes (e.g., D25).
- Assign footprints and relaxed-spacing metadata for connectors J1–J5.
- Place four mounting holes at the board corners.
- Classify nets into power, ground, and signal classes.
- Set trace-width rules for +12 V and GND nets.
- Final schematic/layout review and export of BOM, Gerbers, and pick-and-place data.
Success criteria review
- Footprint assignments: partial (op-amps done; diodes, DP1, connectors, mounting holes pending).
- Continuous ground plane: ✅ met.
- Critical net routing and DRC: ❌ not yet routed.
- Manufacturing files prepared: ❌ not yet exported.
Recommended next step
Define net classes and set appropriate trace-width rules for the +12 V and GND nets before proceeding to component placement and routing.
Flux stopped
