Mastodawn

@gerotakke I totally get it.

I have the same problem with PCBs. My first three projects are in JLCPCB’s EasyEDA, because it was quicker to get started. It’s nice, but it’s not awesome either. I want to get them out of there to regain control, but for that I need to learn #KiCAD, and I don’t know whether it’s going to be frustrating. There’s also #LibrePCB, which is nice, but I’m not sure whether it’s going to become too limited.

At least simple PCBs like mine are easy to redo from scratch.

OpenAlt 22h ago

OpenAlt Romania #2 - March 2026

https://vhsky.cz/w/nVWT6pKjyVFXZDindjZ8kJ

OpenAlt Romania #2 - March 2026

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cnx-software.com 1d ago

picoZ80 – A Z80 microprocessor drop-in replacement based on Raspberry Pi RP2350B and ESP32

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/26/picoz80-a-z80-microprocessor-drop-in-replacement-based-on-raspberry-pi-rp2350b-and-esp32/

doragasu 1d ago

Is it me, or #KiCad 10 uses a lot more RAM than previous versions? @kicad

cnx-software.com 1d ago

AngstromIO – A tiny 9.0 x 8.9 mm ATtiny1616 board that fits on top of a USB-C connector

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/03/26/angstromio-a-tiny-9-0-x-8-9-mm-attiny1616-board-that-fits-on-top-of-a-usb-c-connector/

AngstromIO – A tiny 9.0 x 8.9 mm ATtiny1616 board that fits on top of a USB-C connector

Dieu-de-l-elec's AngstromIO is an incredibly tiny open-source development board based on Microchip's ATtiny1616 MCU. Measuring just 9.0 x 8.9 mm, the board is barely larger than the edge-mounted USB Type-C connector that powers it, making it ideal for highly space-constrained embedded projects. Despite its tiny footprint, AngstromIO packs a QFN20-packaged ATtiny1616 MCU, two addressable SK6805-EC15 RGB LEDs, and includes access to various usable GPIOs, including I2C, UART, and UPDI for programming. AngstromIO specifications: MCU – Microchip ATtiny1616 8-bit AVR microcontroller @ up to 20 MHz with 16KB flash, 2KB SRAM, 256 bytes EEPROM USB – 1x USB Type-C port (power only, no data lines connected to the MCU) Expansion via solder pads UPDI pin for programming I2C (SDA, SCL) 2x GPIOs (PB2/TX, PA3) 5V and GND Misc – 2x SK6805-EC15 addressable RGB LEDs Power Supply 5V via USB-C port Ultra-low power consumption (down to 200nA in power-down mode) Dimensions – 9.0

CNX Software - Embedded Systems News

Chi ha ucciso Il Conte?2d ago

Yeah, PCBs (with a delightful Easter egg..) and stencils are here, always a big emotion... Made with #KiCAD and #FreeCAD (+KiCADstep-up addon) #PCB #PCBdesign #NextPCB #design #brushu #TUI #uidesign #art #soundart #electronics #esp32 @nextpcb_official @hkustgz_cma @hkustguangzhou

Leaded Solder 2d ago

New blog post! It's part five of my quest to make my very own #ColecoVision. This time, I let other people build one too, and make sure I actually included all the parts! There's still some bugs to work out, but I do still love my first clone system.

#retrogaming #kicad #coleco

https://www.leadedsolder.com/2026/03/24/colecovision-diy-part-5.html

Make Your Own ColecoVision At Home (Part 5 - Making More)

My homemade ColecoVision clone is improved to a point where others can reliably build it. Further improvements are met with mixed results, and the overall cost of building a unit has gone up.

Leaded Solder

Paul 3d ago

KiCad folks: Is there a way to make alternate symbols in a multi-unit symbol?
I'm making tube symbols in the style of Tektronix (and others) where the A & B units of a Dual Triode would have half the envelope shown.
If I flip one so the grid is coming out the other side, my half circle envelop will be facing the wrong way.
If I made them separate symbols, they couldn't share a single footprint, right?
Is there a less dumb way than making 4 versions of this symbol with each combination?
#Kicad

Stefan H 3d ago

#KiCad 10 is released. Maybe I should upgrade KiCad and my projects from version 8 to 10 😀.

The **Graphical DRC Rule editor** seems to be the improvement, that I was waiting for.

https://www.kicad.org/blog/2026/03/Version-10.0.0-Released/

Version 10.0.0 Released

It’s the turning of the seasons today, and to celebrate, the KiCad project is proud to announce the release of Version 10! This release is packed with new features, improvements, and hundreds of bug fixes. We hope you enjoy it! Head to the KiCad download page to get your copy (note that some packages may still be in the process of being released at the time this announcement is published). Our thanks go out to everyone who contributed to KiCad this past year. Whether your contribution was large or small, writing code, submitting bug reports, improving our libraries and documentation, or just supporting us financially: your help made a difference. Read on to see some of the highlights of the new version!

Carrie (of Alpenglow)3d ago

Are you ready for a life-changing #kicad pro tip? I had a eureka moment yesterday and am simultaneously reveling in glorious freedom while also feeling really dumb for it having taken 25 years of PCB design over various software packages to figure this out. You ready? Storytime! 🧵

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