The new platform lets engineers worldwide share PCB projects, collaborate, and contribute to KiCad’s open-source development.
NextPCB, a provider of PCB manufacturing and assembly solutions, has announced the launch of kicadprojects.com, an open-source community focused on supporting hardware projects and KiCad, the open-source EDA tool for schematic capture and PCB layout. The platform allows engineers, students, and makers worldwide to share projects, collaborate, and contribute to the KiCad community and development.
A hub for collaboration and innovation
Developed and maintained by NextPCB, a platinum KiCad sponsor, kicadprojects.com provides a platform where the global KiCad community can:
- Share and showcase projects – Upload and browse PCB designs, schematics, and tutorials.
- Facilitate collaboration – Download project files, generate automated BOMs, and view designs in the browser using NextPCB’s KiCad EDA viewer.
Open source, open impact
In a bold commitment to open-source stewardship, NextPCB will donate $10 (USD) towards the KiCad Project for every approved project uploaded to the platform. Every shared design becomes a catalyst for progress, empowering KiCad’s development team to further enhance the tool’s performance and deliver features users want, completing the cycle of giving.
Join the movement
NextPCB invites KiCad users, from hobbyists to industry veterans, to join kicadprojects.com and:
- Contribute to the evolution of open-source EDA tools.
- Collaborate with a global network of engineers and creators.
- Celebrate innovation while directly supporting KiCad’s future.
With the new platform, anyone can share and discover open-source KiCad designs while giving back to KiCad.
For more information, visit nextpcb.com.
