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Gingerbread: A collection of Python tools for creating decorative PCBs with KiCAD

Gingerbread: A collection of Python tools for creating decorative PCBs with KiCAD

Gingerbread is a set of Python utilities that Winterbloom uses to create decorative printed circuit boards (PCBs), such as the ones we used ...

30 Dec, 2022

CD4517 KiCAD Symbol

CD4517 KiCAD Symbol

CD4517 is a dual 4-bit static shift register with a serial input (S) and a serial output (R) for each register. It is an integrated circuit...

22 Dec, 2022

KiCAD Project: USB Cable Tester

KiCad , Projects , Tool

KiCAD Project: USB Cable Tester

Simple board made with KiCAD for testing different USB wires (Note that the USB standard aids in identifying these USB-C; cables that adhere...

20 Dec, 2022

KiCAD Project: TrackBall PC GAME Controller by ALLAN-mfQ

KiCad , Projects

KiCAD Project: TrackBall PC GAME Controller by ALLAN-mfQ

UPDATE: 2022/12/18: Added gyro sensor. The main board was renewed and the MPU6050 was installed. The new board is designed so that two b...

19 Dec, 2022

Convert SVG drawings from Inkscape to KiCad PCB and footprint modules

Inkscape , KiCad , Tool

Convert SVG drawings from Inkscape to KiCad PCB and footprint modules

Certain electronic applications may necessitate the use of circuits that can fit in a small space, as well as the layout of the output and i...

13 Dec, 2022

Gerbolyze: Render SVG overlays directly into Gerber and Excellon files

Gerbolyze: Render SVG overlays directly into Gerber and Excellon files

Gerbolyze's command-line usage and SVG template format changed between v2.0 and v3.0. Details on the new format can be found below unde...

12 Dec, 2022

KiCAD Footprint: Conductive Pads

Footprint , KiCad

KiCAD Footprint: Conductive Pads

Kicad Conductive Pad footprints These footprints are based loosly off the sizing that is used in the Gameboy Color and Pocket devices. In t...

9 Dec, 2022

Learn how to make a small keyboard with KiCAD

ATmega , KiCad , Tutorial

Learn how to make a small keyboard with KiCAD

So you want to make a keyboard PCB? Don't know where to begin or how to proceed? You've arrived at the right place! Getting Started ...

25 Nov, 2022

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