KiCad
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KiCad is an open source software suite for Electronic Design Automation (EDA).
The programs handle Schematic Capture, and PCB Layout with Gerber output. The suite runs on Windows, Linux and OS X and is licensed under GNU GPL v3.
The first release date was in 1992 by its original author, Jean-Pierre Charras, but is now currently under development by the KiCad Developers Team.
Teardown 2024 Happenings
KiCad Booth
The KiCad project leader (Wayne Stambaugh) will be handing out stickers, selling KiCad merchandise with all proceeds being donated to the KiCad project, and hanging out talking to all who stop by about all things KiCad.
KiCad Project Status
This talk will be a full overview of the current KiCad project status including the recently released version 8 and the upcoming version 9 development. I will also present a brief project history for a fun look back on the history of the project.
How I Switched From Eagle To KiCad With No Surprises Whatsoever
What could be more fun that listening to a newbie rant on about everything they discovered whilst switching PCB CAD systems? This is a support group for people that, like me, have used Eagle for long enough to start to question if there really were 4 lights, er I mean that I don't need a subscription service to have good tools. I hardly know anything about KiCad, and thats plenty enough to use it to make things, so let me show you just how little you need to learn to make something! Can we spin an art badge PCB during a talk, from scratch? Let's find out!
Anwaar Faceplate design with KiCad and Krita
Step through the design process for an Anwaar faceplate and learn how to make your own with KiCad and Krita! Join chipperdoodles to learn more about the Anwaar Amulet and faceplates, as well as how to you various FOSS tools and templates to bring your art to your design! Feel free to bring your own computer to follow along, take notes, or just sit back and relax.
