ProtoKit

ProtoKit is an open-source collection of protoboards, stripboards, expansion boards, and layout boards with configured footprints and trace routing. Designed in KiCad to support rapid electronics prototyping and customization.

Ordering Resources

• JLC - The Ultimate Guide to PCB Panelization: Tools and Techniques
• JLC - Technical Guidance: V-Cut Panelization Standards

Footprints

This repository includes standalone KiCad footprint libraries used throughout the ProtoKit boards. You can either:

• Reference them directly by adding your local copy of this repository to your global KiCad footprint library table
• Or copy the .pretty folders into your local KiCad library directory (note: copied versions will not receive updates unless you manually sync or re-clone the repository)

Libraries

• Proto.pretty – Core library for general protoboard and stripboard footprints
• Proto-Matrix.pretty – Specialized footprints for designing matrix-style pad-per-hole protoboards

These libraries are intended to be reusable for your own prototyping PCB designs.

References & Acknowledgements

• github.com/mikespook/KiCAD-prototype-boards

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Table of contents

• Classic Protoboards
• Classic Stripboards