Making electronics has become quite accessible. One can draw a PCB (PrintedCircuitBoard) on the computer and just order it online - sometimes even with parts assembled. This workshop will teach you how to use the KiCad software to make such a board. You don't need any prior electronics knowledge to participate. I will show you all the required steps to make a full design including schematic and PCB layout. I will provide an simple example project (a blinking led with a NE555 chip) on a paper handout (https://gitlab.com/cpresser/kicad-workshop) to make it easy to follow the instructions. Please pre-install KiCad 10 (version 9 is also okay) including the parts libraries before the workshop. We don't want to lose time with setup. Please bring a regular mouse or trackball. Using CAD software with a touchpad is possible, but not ideal.