# \#kicad **URL:** https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/tag/kicad/1.md [Latest](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/tags.md) --- ## [Open Hardware, GitHub, and KiCad: The Future of PCB Collaboration](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/open-hardware-github-and-kicad-the-future-of-pcb-collaboration/3395)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/open-hardware-github-and-kicad-the-future-of-pcb-collaboration/3395 "2025-07-24T18:33:23Z")
In this Trace Talks snippet, @seth shares why we’re already at the inflection point for open hardware design collaboration and why KiCad is uniquely positioned to drive it forward. Unlike proprietary EDA tools, KiCad … --- ## [Need Help: DRC Rule Error After Removing severity from the Design Rule – Rules Disappeared](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/need-help-drc-rule-error-after-removing-severity-from-the-design-rule-rules-disappeared/3305)
**Author:** [@rayansayedpd](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/rayansayedpd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/need-help-drc-rule-error-after-removing-severity-from-the-design-rule-rules-disappeared/3305 "2025-07-02T16:57:08Z")
I’m currently facing an issue in KiCad’s Design Rule Editor and would really appreciate your help. After completing my PCB design, I ran the DRC check. I had added a custom rule earlier that included a severity line (e.… --- ## [Difficulty Setting Trace Isolation Due to Close Pad Proximity in KiCad?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/difficulty-setting-trace-isolation-due-to-close-pad-proximity-in-kicad/3146)
**Author:** [@rayansayedpd](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/rayansayedpd)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 4:19pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/difficulty-setting-trace-isolation-due-to-close-pad-proximity-in-kicad/3146 "2025-05-12T16:19:51Z")
Hi everyone, I’m facing an issue in KiCad where I’ve defined design rules for pad isolation, which allows me to route traces within the footprint. However, when I attempt to route the trace out of the footprint, maintai… --- ## [How well does KiCad stack up to the other players in the industry in terms of component library management?](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-well-does-kicad-stack-up-to-the-other-players-in-the-industry-in-terms-of-component-library-management/2891)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-well-does-kicad-stack-up-to-the-other-players-in-the-industry-in-terms-of-component-library-management/2891 "2025-02-06T17:01:30Z")
“People who have used KiCad for many years have developed their workflows around the KiCad idiom. And when I say KiCad idiom, I just mean a common way of working. This is where you have a single footprint that may be ref… --- ## [POLL: What’s your go-to design tool? 🛠️](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/poll-what-s-your-go-to-design-tool/1727)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 8:11am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/poll-what-s-your-go-to-design-tool/1727 "2024-12-06T08:11:27Z")
As PCB designers, the tools we use can make all the difference in bringing our ideas to life. Between navigating complex layouts, ensuring signal integrity, and optimizing for manufacturability, the right design software… --- ## [Webinar: Advanced PCB Design with KiCad: Tips and Tricks](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-advanced-pcb-design-with-kicad-tips-and-tricks/1816)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-advanced-pcb-design-with-kicad-tips-and-tricks/1816 "2024-09-12T23:33:13Z")
Thank you for your interest in our webinar on advanced PCB design with KiCad. It will be presented by @seth and @ThePCBGuy. Already filled out the form on our registration page? You are all set and will receive an email… --- ## [How to Place Components in KiCad](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-place-components-in-kicad/2539)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 8:08am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-place-components-in-kicad/2539 "2024-10-01T08:08:09Z")
Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/how-to-place-components-kicad/ In our previous tutorial, we demonstrated how to set up design rules in KiCad, which included how to create a netlist and how … --- ## [How to Create a Schematic for High-Speed Designs in KiCad](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-create-a-schematic-for-high-speed-designs-in-kicad/1848)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 9:50am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-create-a-schematic-for-high-speed-designs-in-kicad/1848 "2024-09-26T09:50:28Z")
Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/how-to-create-schematic-high-speed-design-kicad/ KiCAD is a widely used free Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software. The software is mainly used as a PC… --- ## [KiCad Version 9: Exploring the New Features](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/kicad-version-9-exploring-the-new-features/1841)
**Author:** [@Pooja\_Mitra](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Pooja_Mitra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 2:53pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/kicad-version-9-exploring-the-new-features/1841 "2024-09-24T14:53:52Z")
Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/kicad-version-9-exploring-the-new-features/ KiCad is an open-source software that offers PCB designers and hobbyists a free yet powerful alternative to comme… --- ## [How to Route Differential Pairs in KiCad](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-route-differential-pairs-in-kicad/1839)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 10:29am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-route-differential-pairs-in-kicad/1839 "2024-09-23T10:29:51Z")
Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/how-to-route-differential-pairs-in-kicad/ Routing is simply the process of wiring between the components placed in the PCB design while following all the des… --- ## [PCB Component Footprint Creation in KiCad, Altium Designer, and Allegro](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-component-footprint-creation-in-kicad-altium-designer-and-allegro/1833)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 5:14am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-component-footprint-creation-in-kicad-altium-designer-and-allegro/1833 "2024-09-18T05:14:04Z")
Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/pcb-footprint-creation-allegro-altium-designer-kicad/ Components that need to be assembled on a PCB will have designated locations according to the design. F… --- ## [Ask Me Anything about KiCad 8](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-about-kicad-8/1787)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-about-kicad-8/1787 "2024-09-13T20:51:12Z")
Join our next Ask Me Anything about KiCad 8 where you can ask us questions on: Diff pair routing Custom footprints Via placement And much more! :speech\_balloon: Question submission window: Through September 11th --- ## [Webinar: KiCad for Serious Hardware Development](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-kicad-for-serious-hardware-development/939)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/webinar-kicad-for-serious-hardware-development/939 "2024-07-18T23:40:47Z")
This webinar will be presented by Petr Dvořák @hw1. Agenda Petr Dvořák will be discussing these topics: Keyboard Shortcuts for Efficiency Schematic Capture Tricks to Enhance Efficiency Component Positioning Technique… --- ## [Hello world & couple of tools questions](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/hello-world-couple-of-tools-questions/1084)
**Author:** [@oberstet](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/oberstet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 11:11am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/hello-world-couple-of-tools-questions/1084 "2024-02-14T11:11:25Z")
Hi all, my name is Tobias, newbie here and with Sierra, also a newbie regarding hardware. I’m coming to hardware from a software developer career, so pls be patient / forgiving;) I’ve got a “couple of questions”, so I’… --- ## [Ask Me Anything with Petr Dvořák (KiCad edition)](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-with-petr-dvorak-kicad-edition/694)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-with-petr-dvorak-kicad-edition/694 "2023-12-19T17:19:46Z")
Have a question about KiCad? Expert Petr Dvořák will answer on December 20th. Post your question below! --- ## [KiCAD for serious hardware development](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/kicad-for-serious-hardware-development/507)
**Author:** [@hw1](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/hw1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 11:00am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/kicad-for-serious-hardware-development/507 "2023-12-01T11:00:18Z")
Let me share with you some of the best tips and tricks I believe you can benefit from in no time. I have written about them for about 5 years on my LinkedIn profile and here will be reposted the best ones. --- ## [KiCad quote plugin](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/kicad-quote-plugin/93)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 11:22am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/kicad-quote-plugin/93 "2023-11-22T11:22:51Z")
Hey KiCad users! Who has tried the KiCad quote plugin?