CERN Releases Open-Source KiCad Component Library with 17,000 Parts
https://www.electronics-lab.com/cern-releases-open-source-kicad-component-library-with-17000-parts/
Hardware developers can now access CERN’s free KiCad component library with 17,000 verified PCB symbols and footprints for KiCad 9.x.
P42 Pico2 M.2: Raspberry Pi RP2350A Development Board with M.2 A/E-Key Interface and Optional RISC-V Hazard3 Core
https://www.electronics-lab.com/p42-pico2-m-2-raspberry-pi-rp2350a-development-board-with-m-2-a-e-key-interface-and-optional-risc-v-hazard3-core/
The P42 Pico2 M.2 may look like an M.2 module, but it’s actually a Raspberry Pi RP2350 development board in M.2 3024 form factor. The M.2 interface has USB, UART, I2C, and control IO [Input/Output] connectivity. Adding an RP2350 microcontroller, the P42 Pico2 M.2 pops a Raspberry Pi’s second-generation in-house microcontroller design into any A-key […]
FourthirdEye V1.0 – Micro Four Thirds (M4/3) Camera Module for Raspberry Pi 5 and CM4 with IMX294 Sensor and Open-Source Design
https://www.electronics-lab.com/fourthirdeye-v1-0-micro-four-thirds-m4-3-camera-module-for-raspberry-pi-5-and-cm4-with-imx294-sensor-and-open-source-design/
The FourthirdEye V1.0 is a Micro Four Thirds (M4/3) camera module designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5 and other Raspberry Pi boards that support 4-lane MIPI interfaces, such as the Compute Module 4 IO board. Developed by Will Whang’s Electronics in Taiwan, it uses the IMX294 image sensor and is ideal for advanced users […]
Olimex RP2040pc is a RP2040 based dev board with Apple II/Oric emulation and LiPo battery support
https://www.electronics-lab.com/olimex-rp2040pc-is-a-rp2040-based-dev-board-with-apple-ii-oric-emulation-and-lipo-battery-support/
The Olimex RP2040pc is a compact “all-in-one” RP2040 based dev board based on the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller, designed for retrocomputing enthusiasts. It supports Apple II e, Apple II+, and Oric Atmos emulation using the Reload emulator, which simply means you can play classic Total Replay Games with a USB keyboard and gamepad support. The […]
KiCad Conference 2023 (KiCon) to be held in A Coruña, Spain
https://www.electronics-lab.com/kicad-conference-2023-kicon-to-be-held-in-a-coruna-spain/
The KiCad Conference will be held in person on September 9-10, 2023 at Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de A Coruña (Palexco). KiCad is a free and open-source software suite for the design, simulation, and fabrication of electronic circuits. It is available worldwide for use on Windows, MacOS, and Linux platforms. Professionals from all over […]
Introducing the Upgraded KiCad 7.0!
https://www.electronics-lab.com/introducing-the-upgraded-kicad-7-0/
Version 7.0.0 of the KiCad project has just been made available. The KiCad development team released KiCad 7.0.0 on February 12th, Sunday. Nevertheless, KiCad 7 is a solid upgrade while being less substantial than the previous one. With a number of exciting new features and enhancements to already existing features, KiCad 7 is a significant […]
Agon Light is a Fully Open-Source 8-bit Microcomputer and Microcontroller
https://www.electronics-lab.com/agon-light-is-a-fully-open-source-8-bit-microcomputer-and-microcontroller/
European computer company Olimex Ltd. has created Agon light a budget-friendly microcomputer and microcontroller on one small board. Bernardo Kastrup designed the AgonLight and the Quark firmware was developed by Dean Belfield. The module is the cheapest and fastest 8-bit microcomputer ever made as per the claims by Olimex Ltd. Agon Light isn’t a microcontroller […]
PCBWay added more solder mask colors and includes a new transparent design
https://www.electronics-lab.com/pcbway-added-more-solder-mask-colors-and-includes-a-new-transparent-design/
Some of the well-known PCB layout design software are Eagle Software, Altium Designer 22 and KiCAD. However, Altium Designer 22 remains a market leader despite its expensive full-suite license. For embedded electronic manufacturers inclined towards adopting open-source technologies, choose KiCAD as a PCB design tool that recently announced the release of KiCAD version 6.0.0 that […]
KiCad Version 6.0.0 with New Interface and Improved PCB Design Experience
https://www.electronics-lab.com/kicad-version-6-0-0-with-new-interface-and-improved-pcb-design-experience/
Many of you might be familiar with the Eagle PCB software suite for electronic design automation. Similar open-source software was introduced about 3 decades ago, KiCad EDA has released a new version with “substantial improvements”. If you are an embedded electronic hacker, KiCad is a famous EDA tool satisfying the needs of the ever-demanding maker […]
Seeed’s Open Parts Library (OPL) adds SnapEDA models for faster electronics production
https://www.electronics-lab.com/seeeds-open-parts-library-opl-adds-snapeda-models-for-faster-electronics-production/
The addition of SnapEDA CAD models into the OPL further streamlines parts selection, design and manufacturing Today, Seeed, a leading global PCB manufacturer based in Shenzhen, is adding SnapEDA computer-aided design (CAD) models to the Seeed and ShenZhen Open Parts Libraries (OPLs), to help electronics designers move from idea to fabrication with ease. The OPLs […]