This repository contains the KiCAD project files for the Elektor Magazine article about the MP6619 H-bridge chip Breakout Board.

This project was designed using the latest nightly version of KiCAD.

To install the nightly build of KiCAD on Ubuntu, you can use the following commands:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:kicad/kicad-dev-nightly
sudo apt update
sudo apt install kicad-nightly

The KiCAD files have also been tested on Windows. To download the nightly builds for Windows, please visit this link. https://downloads.kicad.org/kicad/windows/explore/nightlies

The project evolved over time:

• First Attempt (Dual Chip Breakout Board): The initial design of the project was a dual chip breakout board, found in the directory 2HBR_NG.

• Second Attempt (Single Chip Breakout Board): The design was later revised to create a single chip breakout board, found in the directory 2HBR_NG/2HBR_MINIMAL.

To open the project, use the following command in terminal:

user@werkpc:~$ kicad-nightly 2HBR_NG/2HBR_MINIMAL/2HBR_MINIMAL.kicad_pro

The 'out1' directory contains the Gerber files used to manufacture the PCB board.

If you encounter any issues or require further assistance, feel free to create an issue in this repository.

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