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I'm starting to get into it (I just ordered some tweaked versions of the Airgradient PCB, which also uses the D1 Mini). I had kind of a realization like "oh wai
by Rebelgecko 4y ago
I'm starting to get into it (I just ordered some tweaked versions of the Airgradient PCB, which also uses the D1 Mini). I had kind of a realization like "oh wait, just because something is a PCB doesn't mean you have to use tiny surface mount components"
What are some of the typical tool people use? I used EasyEDA because the board I was modifying was already in their system and their coupon made ordering the PCBs basically free (I think I'm paying $3 for 5 PCBs + shipping). However that software felt a bit unpolished, are there better alternatives? (granted, most of the EE software I've used feels rough, looking at you Xilinx)
- jamesmunns 4y agoKiCad is a really excellent tool, usable for a pretty wide set of use cases, even professionally if you don't need a specific tool like antenna design or complex high speed trace matching. All of the low and high code board houses will support either kicads project formats directly, or kicad supports standard Gerber format export.