❤️ #kicad ❤️

After a good five minutes trying to work out why these traces weren't using the net width I finally noticed this helpful readout at the bottom that tells you the width of the trace and the rule that set that width. Very nice touch.

#pcb

Working on the keyboard for my DIY word processor, I thought it might be fun to try a custom capacitive key switch. I don't know if this is practical in any sense, but it finally gave me an excuse to use #KiCAD again

📐 KiCad Advises Linux Users to Stick with X11 for Professional PCB Design

｢ According to KiCad’s devs, the frustrating reality is that these problems aren’t within KiCad’s control. Wayland was intentionally designed without certain features to prioritize security and simplicity, leaving application developers in a bind ｣

https://linuxiac.com/kicad-advises-linux-users-to-stick-with-x11-for-professional-pcb-design/

#kicad #wayland #x11 #opensource

Apparently, #KiCad had said some things about #Wayland support and how they don't work under #wxWidgets quite yet. Since we are also a wxWidgets program, we'll say a few things about our Wayland support, which isn't perfect:

- Toolbars don't work under Wayland.

- As of the latest stable, the track panel works, but needs to be optimized.

- Tooltips work.

This requires explanation, however (1/2).