KiCad
The software we use for PCB design
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The software we use for PCB design
Last updated
KiCad is a free software suite for electronic design automation (EDA). It facilitates the design and simulation of electronic hardware. It features an integrated environment for schematic capture, PCB layout, manufacturing file viewing, SPICE simulation, and engineering calculation. Tools exist within the package to create bill of materials, artwork, Gerber files, and 3D models of the PCB and its components.
Homepage / download: https://www.kicad.org/
Youtube guides I have made are available in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwdoNcgCBWOYhiJdsz-u6HgkGqscO0wSM
Below is a basic overview:
Official KiCad tutorials: https://www.kicad.org/help/learning-resources/#:~:text=Textual%20Tutorials%201%20KiCad%20Getting%20Started%20Tutorial%202,6%20The%20Quantizer%3A%20DAC%20and%20PWM%20KiCad%20Simulation