Board Size and Installation Constraints

Solution focus

Organising dimensions, installation position and connector orientation helps clarify the physical boundaries the circuit board needs to fit.

Engineering basis

KiCad Board Setup treats stackup, track and via rules as manufacturing inputs, so the outline, fixing points and connector space should be aligned with the board rules early.

Design focus

• Define the outline and usable envelope
• Place mounting points and keepouts in one coordinate reference
• Check connector mating direction, cable bend and nearby interference

Recommended information

• Outline dimensions and available space
• Mounting points or fixing method
• Connector orientation and surrounding constraints

Handoff and verification

• Outline and mounting-coordinate drawing
• Keepout and height constraints
• Connector part, orientation and mating notes

Next collaboration step

After the information for board size and installation constraints is confirmed, align the functional, interface, material, assembly and revision information before the next solution discussion.