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I've used KiCad quite a bit, and enjoy it, but there is an unnecessarily steep learning curve--for example, a good experience depends largely on memorizing key
by canadaduane 6y ago
I've used KiCad quite a bit, and enjoy it, but there is an unnecessarily steep learning curve--for example, a good experience depends largely on memorizing key shortcuts. There are also some really unintuitive things related to component libraries (footprints, 3D CAD representations, and schematics) that is kind of a holdover from its "every module does one thing and does one thing well" roots. They've made improvements of late, but it still isn't what I'd call intuitive. I think the future is a more integrated workflow, and I believe that's what I'm seeing in LibrePCB. That said, it's a younger project, and doesn't match up feature for feature yet. I'm thinking about giving LibrePCB a try for tinker projects, and if that goes well, maybe I'll try something bigger :)