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

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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!