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 do this? This tutorial will teach you how to set up design for manufacture (DFM) in KiCad 6. If you are new or unfamiliar with…
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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 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…
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 Convertor, so that you can add your logos and other images to your PCB design. Why Is an Image Converter Required, anyway? Converting An 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 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…
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 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 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 add an Arduino into an EAGLE project. The end goal is to have the desired Arduino board as a library component so that we can…
Is Autodesk EAGLE Still Free in 2022?
Want the latest version of Autodesk EAGLE for free? Here you can find out if you are eligible for a free EAGLE licence! So is Autodesk EAGLE really free? The answer is yes and no, depending on who you are and what your requirements in PCB design happen to be. For those of you who…
EAGLE Board And Schematic Are Not Consistent (How To Fix)
Any seasoned EAGLE enthusiast is sure to know about some of the quirks with the EAGLE user interface. One such quirk that is almost unavoidable is the inevitable inconsistency that can occur between the board and schematic files. Even the most careful user can find themself encountering the dreaded board and schematic are not consistent…
