KiCad is an open-source electronics design automation (EDA) suite that lets you design professional-grade schematics and printed circuit boards (PCBs). It’s free, powerful, and perfect for makers, students, and engineers who want full control of their electronic designs.
🛠️ Key Features
- ⚡ Professional PCB design tools
- 🧰 Schematic capture with symbol libraries
- 🧮 3D viewer for realistic board visualization
- 🔌 Supports Gerber, STEP, and other industry formats
- 💻 Runs natively on Linux with easy
.xdebinstallation
📦 How to Install
- Download the KiCad
.xdebpackage below. -
Double-click the downloaded file in your file manager (e.g. Dolphin).
- Follow the Next → Next → Finish steps — no terminal needed.
⬇️ Download KiCad (.xdeb)
🧠 About KiCad
Originally started by Jean-Pierre Charras, KiCad has grown into one of the most advanced open-source PCB design platforms in the world. Whether you’re designing a simple Arduino shield or a complex 8-layer motherboard, KiCad gives you all the tools you need — free of charge.
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🧱 Format
This package uses the .xdeb format — an easier, GUI-friendly installer for Debian-based systems by Merdekasoft.
