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I've never used 3D models in PCB design much before...on a whim I clicked on the 3D viewer in KiCad... and immediately saw that I had neglected to flip the header to the bottom side of the board. I *probably* would have caught the error, but it was very obvious in the 3D view. Petr Dvořák will surely appreciate this as we all know he LOVES the KiCad 3D functionality! #kicad #pcbdesign

From pixels to PCB! 🖥️ Here's a sneak peek at RetroThing's circuit board design taking shape in KiCad. Each trace and component placement is crucial to making our retro dream a modern reality. It's like a high-tech puzzle, and we're piecing it together one connection at a time. #RetroThing #PCBDesign #ElectronicsEngineering

How to Create a Schematic for High-Speed Design in KiCad ? #schematics #highspeed #pcbdesign #kicad #altium

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐂𝐀𝐃? 🤔 While the KiCAD schematics editor doesn’t have a built-in alignment tool, keeping your schematics neat and readable is crucial. Symmetry in design not only looks better but also simplifies understanding.✨ 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐢𝐩: Use the snap-to-grid feature with a grid size of at least 1.27mm to effortlessly align your symbols. KiCAD allows you to define different grid sizes for different kind of elements. You can set a finer grid size for text and graphics and larger grid size to symbols. 📐 Got an idea for an 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭—no strings attached! ☎️ #Electronics #KiCAD #Schematics #CircuitDesign #Innovation

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How to route differential pairs in #KiCad Routing differential pairs is a crucial step in designing #highspeedPCBs, as it directly impacts the signal integrity. KiCad offers features like differential pair routing, length tuning, and skew matching to ensure both traces have identical length, width, and proper spacing, minimizing signal interference. Check out this KiCad tutorial to learn the steps to route differential pairs. #pcblayout #eda #electricalengineering

Here's part 2 of my video series about creating a custom circuit board. I show how to prototype the LED test circuit on a breadboard. This is like the "measure twice, cut once" principle applied to circuit design.

How to route differential pairs in #KiCad Routing differential pairs is a crucial step in designing #highspeedPCBs, as it directly impacts the signal integrity. KiCad offers features like differential pair routing, length tuning, and skew matching to ensure both traces have identical length, width, and proper spacing, minimizing signal interference. Check out this KiCad tutorial to learn the steps to route differential pairs. #pcblayout #eda #electricalengineering

3D modeling using KiCad and FreeCad is working very well. The process is: * add models to all your parts in KiCad. Most manufacturers now provide models on their website. The import process in KiCad is really slick with /- buttons where you can bump the model around until it is in the right place and matches the PCB footprint. * export model of PCB from KiCad in STEP format * pull PCB and enclosure models into FreeCad. Move/rotate them until everything is aligned. Again, use the /- buttons to bump things around. And you get something like below. It is a lot of fun, give it a try! FreeCAD Project Association #kicad #freecad

How to render KiCAD PCB into a PNG image - https://lnkd.in/gHuj7ZyX