Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
KiCad 8 has an improved length-tuning pattern tool. This tool allows copper traces to be manipulated after they are placed. This significant improvement greatly speeds up the process of modifying designs with controlled-length routing.
With this update, users can now easily select, modify, and remove tuning patterns, allowing for more flexibility and agility in the design process. This means that any changes needed to control the length or shape of the copper routes can be done quickly within the PCB editor without opening and editing pop-up dialogue boxes.
Go to https://txplo.re/kicad8_review for the details.
Please note that this blog post is a document I am actively working on now.
Whether you’re a seasoned KiCad user or just getting started, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest developments in the software. By reading this article, you’ll better understand the new tools and functionalities available and how they can enhance your design process.
I’ll cover everything from improved user interface enhancements to new functionality streamlining the design process. This article is a must-read to quickly transition to KiCad 8 from a previous version or even a different PCB tool.
KiCad 8 has an improved length-tuning pattern tool. This tool allows copper traces to be manipulated after they are placed. This significant improvement greatly speeds up the process of modifying designs with controlled-length routing.
With this update, users can now easily select, modify, and remove tuning patterns, allowing for more flexibility and agility in the design process. This means that any changes needed to control the length or shape of the copper routes can be done quickly within the PCB editor without opening and editing pop-up dialogue boxes.
Go to https://txplo.re/kicad8_review for the details.
Please note that this blog post is a document I am actively working on now.
Whether you’re a seasoned KiCad user or just getting started, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest developments in the software. By reading this article, you’ll better understand the new tools and functionalities available and how they can enhance your design process.
I’ll cover everything from improved user interface enhancements to new functionality streamlining the design process. This article is a must-read to quickly transition to KiCad 8 from a previous version or even a different PCB tool.
