KiCad

KiCad is a highly specialized software. It is designed to create electrical schematics, print boards and create documents to accompany projects. KiCad is a program that can be used on various platforms. It can be installed on all operating systems actively used today for desktop computers and laptops. In the case of Windows, the program will work with XP or newer versions. It should be added here that this program is narrowly specialized, so a person who does not speak English well enough will find it difficult to use the English version. Fortunately, there is a qualitatively translated Russian version. It will greatly simplify the process of using the program. People who are not professionals in the field for which KiCad is intended should not count on the possibility of using the English version of the program at the level of intuition. There are several different modules in the program. Each module has its own arsenal of tools that are responsible for solving certain tasks. The main module is the "Project Manager". It allows you to create new working projects and fully customize them. PcbNew and Eeschema should also be highlighted. The first one is designed for editing print boards. The second allows you to edit multi-sheet schemes. With the help of this module, you can create a list of elements included in the scheme and check the entire project for compliance with industry Gs

• WYMeditor - a tool for creating a report;
• Gerber - tool for viewing files with the same name;
• CvPcb - a tool for specifying the number of landing sites.

Also, users will be able to work in the 3D Viewer program. With its help it is possible to create a three-dimensional layout of the board being designed. In case of necessity it is possible to transfer all documents to PDF format.

Main features

• Ability to install on OS of different types;
• The program allows you to work with schematics and drawings;
• Integrated three-dimensional manager for viewing files;
• Ability to convert documents convenient PDF.