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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:
Discover how CAD Librarians can leverage Flux’s key capabilities—AI Part Imports, Component Updates, Live Pricing, and JEP30 Export—each tailored to meet the specific demands of maintaining PCB libraries.
A comprehensive guide to using solder flux in electronics soldering. Soldering flux is used to clean and prepare the surfaces of the components that need to be joined. It helps to remove oxidation and other contaminants that can prevent a strong bond from forming. Flux also reduces surface tension, allowing the solder to flow more easily and improves the wetting of the components.
This guide explores toggle switches, their types, and applications in electronics. Learn how they work and find the right one for your project.
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.
If you’re using EasyEDA and are thinking of making the switch to Flux, learn how the two platforms differ and why Flux might be the next step in elevating your PCB design experience.
This article provides a comprehensive guide on pull-up and pull-down resistors, emphasizing their importance in establishing a known voltage level on microcontroller pins. It explains how to implement these resistors in Arduino circuits, discussing functions like pinMode and digitalRead. It also dives into real-world applications, voltage dividers, and tips for avoiding common mistakes.
A voltage drop calculator is an essential tool for assessing the decrease in voltage across a conductor, ensuring electrical devices receive adequate power for optimal operation. Read our blog to learn more.
If you're a lover of smart home devices, you're likely buzzing with excitement over Arduino's recent collaboration with Silicon Labs. We are too, and we’re even more excited to bring the power of this collaboration to life on Flux. As of today, we’re excited to announce that engineers can fully design Arduino-based Matter boards with Flux.
