Jan 7 · 3 min read · Here’s a practical way to design an Arduino Nano “shield” (a carrier board that the Nano plugs into) in KiCad. The key idea is: don’t copy the Nano PCB shape—just place two 15-pin headers at the right spacing, plus any extras (VIN/USB clearance, moun...
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Nov 3, 2025 · 4 min read · Here’s a clear, no-nonsense workflow for placing a microcontroller in KiCad—from schematic to PCB—with practical layout rules so the board boots first try. 1) Schematic: add the MCU and wire it right Add symbol Open Schematic Editor → press A → se...
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Aug 26, 2025 · 4 min read · As a senior electronics engineer who has spent years designing and prototyping high-performance PCBs, I often find myself working with specialized connectors such as the right angle BNC. These connectors are crucial for many RF and signal integrity a...
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