Below are the required KiCad Layer/File Types for a DKRed custom printed circuit board design
| Layer/Filename | Associated Layer Function | |
|---|---|---|
| -F.Cu | Front Copper Layer - Layer used for traces, copper planes, and component footprints | |
| -B.Cu | Back Copper Layer - Layer used for traces, copper planes, and component footprints | |
| -F.Silkscreen | Front Silkscreen - Ink layer used for visual communication/artwork, including component outlines, component values, component polarity, connector pin names, warnings and other critical user information. | |
| -B.Silkscreen | Back Silkscreen - Ink layer for visual communication | |
| -F.Mask | Front Soldermask, layer used for controlling the amount of solderable areas on circuitboard, useful for preventing solder bridging during assembly process. | |
| -B.Mask | Back Soldermask | |
| -Edge_Cuts | Board outline layer that defines the exterior board shape, *interior cuts/slots are not allowed. | |
| -NPTH.drl | Not Plated Through Hole Drill File. Plot of drill holes not internally copper plated, often used for mechanical mounting holes | |
| -PTH.drl | Plated Through Hole Drill File, Plot of drill holes internally copper plated, often used for component solder pads and electrically connecting the top and bottom of circuit board electrically. |
Here is what the Gerber and Drill files will look like in the output directory:
