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Brunel B.
PCB Designer at HENSOLDT GEW
11/25/2023
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KICAD, a review from an Altium User

Kicad is probably the best tool out there for hobbyists and those that cannot afford the exorbitant prices of the likes of Altium, PADS, or ORCAD. It's free, keeps being updated with features, and has a huge community that uses it. It is quite easy to use and get accustomed to. For an everyday Altium and PADs user, I did not need to go through a single tutorial to figure out what I need to do. It is pretty well made and implemented. Most hobbyists have chosen it as their everyday CAD software of choice. It is something I would run to quickly design a pretty good quality prototype. I can easily integrate it into my day-to-day activities. I like that their 3D view is so responsive.
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Pushpavathi K.
08/24/2023
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Free ECAD tool, to learn PCB Designing for Beginners

Kicad is an open source software for creation of electronic schematic drafting and PCB design. It is not complex, it is easy to learn for beginners and user-friendly. Setting constraints to design is not complex compared to other software.
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Akash P.
CTO at Kabani Tech Makerspace | Hardware Design | Embedded Development | Maker
06/25/2023
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One of the best EDA tools with room for improvement.

It is Free and open source. Easy to get started. Since it's community driven, a lot of helpful plugins/ extensions are available. Support For Gnu-Linux based operating systems.

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What is KiCad Project?

KiCad is an open-source software suite for electronic design automation (EDA), enabling users to design schematics for electronic circuits and convert them into printed circuit board (PCB) layouts. It facilitates the creation of professional PCBs with a range of tools tailored for tasks such as schematic capture and layout editing, through an integrated environment geared towards the needs of both hobbyists and professionals.KiCad supports a multitude of features including 3D visualization, a library of components, and compatibility with many industry standards, which makes it flexible for various design requirements. As an open-source project, it thrives on community contributions, ensuring regular updates, improvements, and accessibility without any licensing fees. The official website for KiCad, https://www.kicad.org, serves as the central hub for downloading the software, accessing documentation, connecting with the community, and catching up on the latest developments and updates related to this powerful EDA tool. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced designer, KiCad provides all the necessary resources to facilitate the design of electronic circuits from conception to realization.

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2019
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www.kicad.org