To get your PCB designs manufactured you need to send the pcb manufacturer a bunch of files. These files are called Gerber Files. To generate them is easy. When you are done with your design open up your PCB in PCBNew. From the file menu click on “PLOT”. The Plot window is where you will generate the Gerber files … Read More →
KiCad is an alternative to Eagle PCB design software. We use it to design our PCB prototypes as it’s easy to work with, flexible and it’s free with no limitations. Below are two video’s to get you started with your first KiCad PCB designs. Recommended books: PCB Designers’ Reference – By Chris Robertson High Speed Digital Design – … Read More →
