Whether you are designing a PCB, getting a PCB manufactured or planning to do a bit of DIY PCB manufacturing, it is vital to have a good understand of PCB…
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Which Type of PCB Is Most Economical? Tips From an Expert
Don’t you wish that sometimes you could sit down and ask a PCB process engineer “what is the ultimate secret to making a PCB the cheapest it can be?” After…
How To Set Up Design Rules In KiCad 6 (DFM Tutorial)
You probably already know that is important to tell KiCad the capabilities and limitations of your chosen fabricator to ensure the factory can manufacture your board. But how do we…
How To Import an EAGLE Schematic into KiCad 6
So you finally decided to make the move from EAGLE to KiCad? In my own opinion, since the release of KiCad 6 there has been no better opportunity. I tried…
How To Make An Arduino Shield In KiCad 6 (it’s easier than you think!)
Designing your own Arduino shield is WAY easier that you might think! In this tutorial we will learn how to design a shield in KiCad, which can be manufactured for…
How To Add a Logo or Image To A PCB or Schematic in KiCad 6
Importing graphics into KiCad 6 is absolutely possible and has been made very easy with the Image Converter tool. This guide will walk you through the process of using Image…
How To Generate Gerber & Drill Files in KiCad 6
If you are looking to get your PCB fabricated or just want to learn how to output Gerber and Excellon manufacturing data, you have come to the right place! After…
KiCad 6: The 5 MOST Common FAQs For Beginners (Answered!)
If you are like me, a KiCad noob, and you recently decided to embark upon a journey to learn KiCad, you may very well benefit from checking out these top…
How to Make a Custom Part & Library in Autodesk EAGLE (2022 Guide)
Making a custom library component in EAGLE can at first seem a little daunting! The library editor is not dissimilar in complexity to the schematic or board editor. Well prepare…
How To Add Arduino To An EAGLE Schematic
Learn step-by-step how to add Arduino into an EAGLE project, for building your own shield or embedding Arduino into your own project design! There are two ways that we can…
