Layout Design in KiCad, How to create the circular ring in Kicad?

Footprint editor

Make shape(s) with the drawing tools on the right hand side.

  • Line, circle, arc, graphic polygon. It does not matter. Use whatever constitutes the shape you need.
  • Place a pad (circular or rectangle) inside it. (Used as anchor for the combined pad -> defines the place where you can later connect traces to the pad.)
  • Select the lot with the mouse
  • Right click, select ‘Create pad from selected shapes’
  • Now you have a custom shaped pad.

Pretty much any shape is possible. You need to play around with it to get the hang of it.

Cheers