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KiCad EDA is an open source (GPL) software package for the creation of electronic schematic diagrams and printed circuit board artwork.

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I tried running the simulator, but couldn't get the results I expected. The output voltage was too low, but more importantly, the ripple reduction was very small. Specifically, I'm looking at a TRACO ...
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AGND and DGND Both are full planes taking up the entire space of the board Colored outlines are just where components will connect to their respective gnd's Top left white arrow is pointing to net tie'...
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I’m working on my first prototype board and wanted to make sure there aren’t any major issues with my design before I move on to the layout stage. I believe I’ve got most things right, but I’m a bit ...
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I'm messing with KiCAD. With that, I need to understand how to make circuits. Do I need that resistor? if so, before or after the switch? Thanks!
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I am using kicad 9, and it is placing the test for the component type and value on the PCB. I do not want this is it clutters everything up and causes lots of DRC violations. Is there a simple way to ...
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I have 2 pins that are named the same (VOUT), and are both configured as outputs in the symbol. I get the ERC error: ...
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I am currently learning PCB design as a hobby and recently completed my first independent PCB project. I would greatly appreciate it if a professional could review my design to identify any potential ...
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I just updated to KiCad v9 and ran into an issue re. pin numbering with generic symbols. In version 8, I could search for an "NMOS" symbol and pick the one that followed my desired pin ...
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I am trying to design a simple charging circuit for my pcb however I am not sure if it is correct or makes sense so I am hoping someone with a bit more experience could help me. So I am using Solar ...
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I tried the route: main menu ➡️ Preferences ➡️ Preferences ➡️ PCB Editor ➡️ Display options ➡️ Snap to grid ➡️ set to "Always" for no avail. The grid is already configured with 100mils (2....
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I'm having serious trouble in soldering the pins of a TDA7560 to a PCB Aisler made for me based on the design I made by using KiCAD. Typically, all THT holes come with tin rings around them, but for ...
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I’m planning to use the LMZM23601V3SILR to step 12 V down to 3.3 V at up to 1 A (though I’ll only draw ≈500 mA). The ≈3 × 4 mm package makes me worried about heat dissipation—most regulators are not ...
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I'm trying to simulate an optocoupler circuit in KiCad 8.0 using ngspice, specifically with a PC817 optocoupler, but I ran into several issues because I couldn't find a working ...
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I am working on a 8-bit computer and using KiCAD for the schematics and PCB design. I have a working first version, where I could place everything on a single sheet. I am adding some extra features (...
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Say I am buying this - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006141235306.html I see they provided dimensions, but the actual holes for the pins have no dimensions. What do I use? do modules like ...
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