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If you’re a KiCad user considering a switch to Flux, you might be wondering how the two platforms compare. To help you decide, we’ve broken down the key differences that set Flux apart from KiCad and how it can streamline your design process.
In KiCad, it can take a while to configure your project to get started. Even when you find a reference project, you still need to go through several steps to import the project, libraries, and everything you need get going.
In Flux, all you have to do is open a new project and everything is ready to go! What’s more - all public projects, parts, and modules can be forked and built upon with the click of a button. Similar to GitHub, Flux has been built with reusability in mind from the very beginning.
In KiCAD, library management, schematic editing, PCB editing, and simulation can feel like completely different flows. That can make it hard to keep track of everything and make sure your project stays in sync.
In Flux, the schematic editor, BOM, PCB editor, and simulator all work in one workflow that stays in sync in the browser. There’s also a version control system that makes it easy to revert changes.
In KiCad, you have to maintain multiple libraries which can become extremely time-consuming to keep up to date. When sharing KiCAD designs sometimes projects will break because the reference library isn’t linked.
In Flux, there’s a single unified library that’s being constantly updated and improved upon by the community. This allows you to easily use other people’s vetted parts instead of making your own.
Flux Copilot is the industry's first AI-powered hardware design assistant integrated into a PCB design tool. With its ability to understand schematic designs, component lists, connections, and part information from datasheets, Copilot offers a wealth of knowledge and capabilities that can transform the way hardware design is approached.
In KiCAD, files remain on your computer and sharing and getting feedback often involves sharing screenshots via emails and Slack conversations. Version control is also very difficult, especially when working with others.
In Flux, sharing with contractors, collaborators, clients, and other stakeholders is as easy as sharing a link.
With KiCAD, like all open source software, there is support by community members & contributors which is awesome! However, without centralized support, fixes and features can take easily up to a year.
With Flux, you have access to browser-based software where fixes and new features are instantly deployed to all users and a platform that’s updated frequently based entirely on your feedback.
Making the switch to Flux is easy. Create a Flux account, follow the KiCad to Flux migration tutorial to get your projects into Flux, or follow this video tutorial:
In this blog post, we explore how Flux.ai effectively uses Web Workers and ImmerJS to enhance data replication in our web-based EDA tool. We discuss our challenges with data transfer, our exploration of SharedArrayBuffer, and our ultimate solution using ImmerJS patches.
Before you start this exciting journey, it's essential to equip yourself with the right knowledge, tools, and preparations. This article offers practical insights and suggestions to help you lay a strong foundation for your PCB design projects.
The process of creating symbols is often too rigid and tedious to create schematics that are beautiful. That’s why, today, we’re introducing parametrically programmable schematic symbols in Flux.
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The blog delves into the essentials of MOSFETs, a cornerstone in electrical engineering, highlighting their voltage-controlled nature and efficiency. It contrasts MOSFETs with BJTs and JFETs and explains pivotal parameters like Vgs and Vd. Their low power consumption, versatility, and role in modern electronics are underscored."
This article will explore the key differences between the original Raspberry Pi Pico and the new Raspberry Pi Pico 2, focusing on the most significant enhancements and what remains unchanged.
Delve into the essentials of circuit diagrams, exploring the various electronics symbols and their roles in design, while also offering practical advice for effective use of diagramming tools like Flux.
Our 2023 guide compares ESP32 and Arduino, two essential microcontrollers in IoT. ESP32 offers advanced features like Wi-Fi, while Arduino excels in ease of use and community support. Choose based on your project's complexity and needs.
