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 myself to make this migration several years back but back then I was not enough a fan of KiCad for the transition to stick. Although…
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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 just a small cost. Nowadays its so easy and cost effective to get a PCB manufactured, most of the time it is preferable to just…
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 working in various PCB engineering and management job roles for the last decade I have learned a thing or two about PCB manufacturing. However it…
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 questions asked by KiCad beginners. Whether you are a seasoned PCB designer migrating from another software (such as EAGLE) or you are completely new to…
EAGLE CAD Board Layout Tutorial (Easy Dummies Guide!)
Wanting to make a PCB but don’t know where to start? The goal of this super quick and easy tutorial is to get you started in PCB design! Perhaps you have only just embarked on the journey of learning how to turn new and imaginative ideas into working electronics projects. Perhaps you already know about…
How to Make a Custom Part and Library in Autodesk EAGLE
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 to be surprised as this tutorial shows you just how easy it can be as we walk through the process step by step. In the…
How do I learn Autodesk EAGLE? Start With This EASY Method…
Looking for the fastest and easiest way to go from zero to a completed PCB using Autodesk EAGLE? Maybe you are completely new to EAGLE, or perhaps just a little confused at its somewhat unorthodox user interface. Well look no further! Here we will cover all of the EAGLE basics in a series of carefully…
