cnx-software.com [Unofficial]7h ago

FalCAN Probe is an open-source, STM32-based USB to CAN/RS-485/RS-422 adapter

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/05/07/falcan-probe-open-source-stm32-based-usb-to-can-adapter-rs485-rs422/

FalCAN Probe is an open-source, STM32-based USB to CAN/RS-485/RS-422 adapter

Most USB-to-bus adapters, including tools like CANTact Pro or MeatPi’s Ollie V1 and V2, typically support either CAN or RS-485/RS-422 as fixed-function serial devices. In contrast, the FalCAN Probe by Anders B. Nielsen is a multi-protocol USB adapter based on the STM32F042 microcontroller. The FalCAN Probe is a compact open-source USB Type-C board that connects a computer to CAN, RS-485, and full-duplex RS-422 networks. Instead of using a fixed USB bridge, it exposes the MCU’s native USB interface along with SWD and GPIOs, and can also be used as a small Arm Cortex-M0 development platform. FalCAN Probe specifications: MCU – STMicro STM32F042C6Tx Arm Cortex-M0 microcontroller @ 48 MHz with 32KB flash, 6KB SRAM Host Interface – USB 2.0 Full Speed via USB Type-C port Interfaces (non-isolated) CAN bus via Texas Instruments SN65HVD230 transceiver; enumerates as a GS_USB CAN device when jumper JP4 is open RS485 and full-duplex RS422 via dual

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cpresser4h ago

Today #CERN released its #KiCad component library to the public.
They are licensed CERN-OHL-P-2.0
Thank you OSPO ❤️ for getting this done.

Originally the library is made in Altium and will also be maintained in Altium. The repo only contains files that have been automatically converted.

It is a database library which contains only fully specified parts. There are lots of weird connectors. Have fun exploring.

https://home.cern/computing/cerns-kicad-component-library-now-open-source/

CERN’s KiCad component library now open source – Home | CERN

Jisso News12h ago
4月28日にオープンソースのプリント基板CADソフト #KiCad ( https://www.kicad.org/ ) は、新版 KiCad 9.0.9 バグ修正リリースを発表。重要なバグ修正と軽微な改良を含む安定版。すでに、3月20日に 10.0 にメジャーアップデートしているため、9.0系の修正版リリースは今回で最後になる予定。発表とChangelogは https://www.kicad.org/blog/2026/04/KiCad-9.0.9-Release/ に。ダウンロードは https://www.kicad.org/download/ から。
#Release #PCB #CAD
Show threadeobet1d ago

Time for another 3D print round. I'm also planning to use the new possibly Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation compliant user-replaceable USB port from JAE...

#CAD #KiCAD #Rhino3D #Trackball

poleguy looking for lost tools1d ago

I entered a #kicad bug report late last night for the first time. I woke up early and the issue had been confirmed on a second platform by one person, and fixed by another. The commit had already been pushed for the next nightly build.

I can't imagine a response like that from a paid vendor: less than a five hour response time.
https://gitlab.com/kicad/code/kicad/-/work_items/24212
#foss

pcbnew crashes when loading a board with an empty polygon in a zone (#24212) · Issues · KiCad / KiCad Source Code / kicad · GitLab

Description Currently it crashes when opening this file. I expect it to open and render correctly.

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Ari [APz] Sovijärvi1d ago

With the model for Doctor Who's mini playfield target bracket 3D printable model out, here follows the PCBs. As people recommended in my original question about it, the repository has both, raw KiCAD files and a ready to be used ZIP for PCB fabbers.

There's probably some n00bism there but I'll get it sorted out and add assembly instructions as well later on.

Here's the link:
https://codeberg.org/apzpins/dw_mini-pf_opto_card

#kicad #pinball

dw_mini-pf_opto_card

Doctor Who mini playfield 2nd level opto board, that fits both sides.

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Show threadDavide Bucci1d ago
This is amazing, I am so happy it works. It was my first 4-layer PCB I designed from scratch on #KiCad! #GEM #S2 #turbokit #replica
brutek3d ago

KiCAD 10 is the worst update in KiCAD history. Not only is it a memory hog, slow, and crashing, but they hijack you KiCAD 9 files and you can never go back unless you want to lose work. Oh--it autoupdated so I quickly went into 10 (my fault).

#kicad

Paula Maddox3d ago

Hmmm, lots and lots of issues #KiCAD 10.
It's slow, I mean, PAINFULLY slow and I keep getting "application has stopped responding". Zooming in/out is pretty much impossible as a result.

And I've just tried to install plugins and it can't even connect to it's own plug in repository!

Have to admit, I'm likely to go back to V9.

I'm using Ubuntu.

Greg Walker 3d ago

Every time I do a major upgrade to #kicad I always have a problem. Mostly, it's just because I forget to re-add my custom library but upgrading from 9 to 10 has caused loads of problems with older projects.

I just add the KICAD{OLDVER}_3DMODEL_DIR to the path. with V10 this doesn't work so my older boards lose their 3D models.

I noticed that in version 10, the 3D models are all .step the .wrl files have gone.

I found this on the @kicad github.

https://gitlab.com/kicad/code/kicad/-/work_items/23126

fix in 10.0.2

Missing 3D models caused by outdated wrl model paths (#23126) · Issues · KiCad / KiCad Source Code / kicad · GitLab

Description When loading an older project without updating the footprints (or skipping updating the 3D models when...

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