Does it make sense to use expensive proprietary software tools or third-party cloud services to design open-source hardware? Of course not! That is why the ANAVI TPM 2.0 add-on board for Raspberry Pi is not only open-source hardware, but also designed entirely with free and open-source software.

KiCad is a powerful open-source, electronic design automation suite written in C++ that runs on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and GNU/Linux. First released in 1992, it gained significant momentum after CERN adopted it in 2013, leading to widespread use by companies and independent developers alike. Designing a printed circuit board in KiCad involves creating schematics, selecting or building footprints, laying out the board, and exporting Gerber and drill files for manufacturing. The process is much like preparing a document for print.

I began using KiCad in 2017 to design the ANAVI Infrared pHAT and have followed the same workflow ever since. The software continues to evolve, supporting complex multilayer designs, while also remaining ideal for simpler boards that require just two layers. With the very recent release of KiCad 10, I have already updated the ANAVI TPM 2.0 project on GitHub.

Order now to support open-source hardware and level up your Raspberry Pi with ANAVI TPM 2.0!