Dev Tools · 3h ago
KiCad PCB Design Suite Now Runs in the Browser
KiCad, the open-source PCB design tool, now runs in a web browser via WebAssembly, with a demo available at PCBJam. The port required overcoming challenges like emulating OpenGL and optimizing bundle size from 180MB to 130MB. The developers plan a free tier and $30/month subscription for advanced features.
Meridian48 take
While impressive technically, the real test will be whether browser-based KiCad can match native performance and gain adoption among serious hardware engineers.
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