Apr 5, 2025 · For this project, I wanted to dip my toes into creating PCB art. I used Inkscape to create the artwork, and KiCAD to design the PCBs. During my research, I could not find many guides to PCB art and SAO design.

Here you will find svg images, schematics, gerbers and all the Kicad files you need to edit and make your own SAO PCB. I recommend @MrTwinkleTwink's video on how to convert svg images to Kicad files using Inkscape if you want to make any board chances ( https://youtu.be/61NFK9KW ).

Oct 12, 2024 · Going for a variant of my "Articulated PCB" (aka "Bendy Boards") project from several years back (https://github.com/geekmomprojects/ArticulatedPCBs), but with a new design that (hopefully) works as an SAO for SuperCon 2024.

These are Simple Add-ons (SAO) of Swadges (MAGFest's swag badges). They are meant to decorate full size Swadges, but can be used on any badge with a SAO connector. These KiCad projects can be manufactured and assembled by JLCPCB, though …

Oct 11, 2022 · Now, I’d like to tell you how KiCad 6 made it super easy to design this PCB – after all, there’s never enough SAOs, and it’s quite likely you’ll want to design your own special SAO, too. I...

Mar 27, 2025 · In the project repository you’ll find two PCB designs. The first, “SAO Up” is essentially a little arm that turns the SAO port 90 degrees. This doesn’t exactly get them vertical, in fact, whether...

Various MakerQueen PCB Art Projects I've created over the years. Each project contains the files for KiCAD and gerbers. See summaries and images below: A keyring with 'Build an Open Future' on the front and the MakerQueen logo on the reverse.

Jan 23, 2024 · I have been building a new series of art PCBs (printed circuit boards) that can be worn either as an SAO (simple add-on), or as an affordable “enamel” pin, also known as a lapel pin. I love enamel pins, but the cost is quite prohibitive, making it difficult to …

As the medium of the art is a PCB, there should be additional considerations when creating the artwork. A PCB consists of multiple layers. Each layer has it's own color and special properties. Silkscreen: The uppermost layer. Usually used to print component references.

software needed (it's all free!): pcb_art. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.