Tag: KICAD

The KiCad Conference will be held in person on September 9-10, 2023 at Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de A Coruña (Palexco). KiCad is a free and open-source software suite for the design, simulation, and fabrication of electronic circuits.  It is available worldwide for use on...

Version 7.0.0 of the KiCad project has just been made available. The KiCad development team released KiCad 7.0.0 on February 12th, Sunday. Nevertheless, KiCad 7 is a solid upgrade while being less substantial than the previous one. With a number of exciting new features and enhancements...

European computer company Olimex Ltd. has created Agon light a budget-friendly microcomputer and microcontroller on one small board. Bernardo Kastrup designed the AgonLight and the Quark firmware was developed by Dean Belfield. The module is the cheapest and fastest 8-bit microcomputer...

Some of the well-known PCB layout design software are Eagle Software, Altium Designer 22 and KiCAD. However, Altium Designer 22 remains a market leader despite its expensive full-suite license. For embedded electronic manufacturers inclined towards adopting open-source technologies,...

Many of you might be familiar with the Eagle PCB software suite for electronic design automation. Similar open-source software was introduced about 3 decades ago, KiCad EDA has released a new version with “substantial improvements”. If you are an embedded electronic hacker, KiCad is...

The addition of SnapEDA CAD models into the OPL further streamlines parts selection, design and manufacturing Today, Seeed, a leading global PCB manufacturer based in Shenzhen, is adding SnapEDA computer-aided design (CAD) models to the Seeed and ShenZhen Open Parts Libraries (OPLs),...

Certain electronic applications may require circuits that can fit in a small space, may call for the layout such that the outputs and input pins line up in the enclosure. This can all be possible with custom Printed Circuit Boards(PCBs). Custom PCBs can be used in industries, medical...

Cowfish Studio has announced the launch of the Koki’o Project Case on Crowdsupply. The Koki’o project case is an open frame design that allows for panoramic viewing of your PCB while protecting the board from harmful contact with hands or tools. The open design also allows entry of...