ESP32-S3 PCB Design with KiCad: From Schematic to Manufacturing Step-by-Step

Discover Easy, Affordable, and Reliable PCB manufacturing with JLCPCB! Register to get $70 New customer coupons: https://jlcpcb.com/?from=duck Welcome back, makers! In this video, I’ll walk you through the entire process of designing your own ESP32-S3 breakout board—from idea to something you can actually get manufactured. Using KiCad 9, I’ll first show you how to create a clean and functional schematic, then we’ll move into the PCB layout step-by-step. I’ll share tips along the way to help you avoid common mistakes and get a board that's ready for pick-and-place assembly. Whether you're designing your first custom board or just want to see how someone else approaches it, this is a great place to start. Files: https://github.com/MakersFunDuck/Duck... ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro & summary 0:38 - Why I choose esp32? 1:35 - Selecting a variant 3:00- Kicad - Schematic design 6:50 - PCB Design 11:55 - Parts are arrived!