VSDSquadron FM Workshop

Home Pages

• VSDSquadron FM Home Page
• KiCad Home Page

KiCad Library and Repository

• VSDSquadron FM KiCad Library (v1.1.1)
• VSDSquadron FM Shield Repository

Datasheets

• ICM-42670-P Datasheet
• VSDSquadron FM Datasheet
• AMS 1117 Datasheet

Useful Websites

• SnapEDA
• Mouser Electronics
• LCSC Electronics

Reference Projects

• Made with KiCad

Capabilities

• JLCPCB - PCB Capabilities
• Lion Circuits - PCB Manufacturing Capabilities
• PCB Power - Technical Capabilities for Rigid PCBs

Reference Documents

• SMD Capacitor Sizes
• Guide to Choosing Capacitor Footprints

Good Schematic Design Practices

• Ensure all ground flags face downward, and power flags face upward for consistency and clarity.
• Extend wires to completely underline their labels. This avoids confusion and improves readability.
• Avoid overlapping labels with components or pin numbers. Use longer wires if necessary to achieve this.
• Use consistent units for components, especially capacitors. For example, choose either 0.1 µF or 100 nF and use it throughout the schematic. This simplifies BOM generation for the fabrication house.
• Generate a color output with the drawing sheet to make it easier for the reader to interpret the schematic.