Learn KiCad with Peter Dalmaris
The Academy Pro Box "Design PCBs like a Pro" offers a complete, structured training programme in PCB design, combining online learning with practical application. Based on Peter Dalmaris’ KiCad course, the 15-week programme integrates video lessons, printed materials (2 books), and hands-on projects to ensure participants not only understand the theory but also develop the skills to apply it in practice.
Unlike standard courses, the Academy Pro Box provides a guided learning path with weekly milestones and physical components to design, test, and produce working PCBs. This approach supports a deeper learning experience and better knowledge retention.
The box is ideal for engineers, students, and professionals who want to develop practical PCB design expertise using open-source tools. With the added option to have their final project manufactured, participants complete the programme with real results – ready for use, testing, or further development.
Learn by doing
Build skills. Design real boards. Generate Gerbers. Place your first order. This isn’t just a course – it’s a complete project journey from idea to product.
You’ll walk away with:
Working knowledge of KiCad’s tools
Confidence designing your own PCBs
A fully manufacturable circuit board – made by you
What's inside the Box (Course)?
Both volumes of "KiCad Like a Pro" (valued at €105)
Vol 1: Fundamentals and Projects
Vol 2: Advanced Projects and Recipes
Coupon code to join the bestselling KiCad 9 online course by Peter Dalmaris on Udemy, featuring 20+ hours of video training. You'll complete three full design projects:
Breadboard Power Supply
Tiny Solar Power Supply
Datalogger with EEPROM and Clock
Voucher from Eurocircuits for the production of PCBs (worth €85 excl. VAT)
Learning Material (of this Box/Course)
15-Week Learning Program
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Week 1: Setup, Fundamentals, and First Steps in PCB Design
Week 2: Starting Your First PCB Project – Schematic Capture
Week 3: PCB Layout – From Netlist to Board Design
Week 4: Design Principles, Libraries, and Workflow
Week 5: Your First Real-World PCB Project
Week 6: Custom Libraries – Symbols, Footprints, and Workflow
Week 7: Advanced Tools – Net Classes, Rules, Zones, Routing
Week 8: Manufacturing Files, BOMs, and PCB Ordering
Week 9: Advanced Finishing Techniques – Graphics, Refinement, and Production Quality
Week 10: Tiny Solar Power Supply – From Schematic to Layout
Week 11: Tiny Solar Power Supply – PCB Layout and Production Prep
Week 12: ESP32 Clone Project – Schematic Design and Layout Prep
Week 13: ESP32 Clone – PCB Layout and Manufacturing Prep
Week 14: Final Improvements and Advanced Features
Week 15: Productivity Tools, Simulation, and Automation
KiCad Course with 18 Lessons on Udemy (by Peter Dalmaris)
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Introduction
Getting started with PCB design
Getting started with KiCad
Project: A hands-on tour of KiCad (Schematic Design)
Project: A hands-on tour of KiCad (Layout)
Design principles and PCB terms
Design workflow and considerations
Fundamental KiCad how-to: Symbols and Eeschema
Fundamental KiCad how-to: Footprints and Pcbnew
Project: Design a simple breadboard power supply PCB
Project: Tiny Solar Power Supply
Project: MCU datalogger with build-in 512K EEPROM and clock
Recipes
KiCad 9 new features and improvements
Legacy (from previous versions of KiCad)
KiCad 7 update (Legacy)
(Legacy) Gettings started with KiCad
Bonus lecture
About the Author
Dr. Peter Dalmaris, PhD is an educator, an electrical engineer and Maker. Creator of online video courses on DIY electronics and author of several technical books. As a Chief Tech Explorer since 2013 at Tech Explorations, the company he founded in Sydney, Australia, Peter's mission is to explore technology and help educate the world.
What is Elektor Academy Pro?
Elektor Academy Pro delivers specialized learning solutions designed for professionals, engineering teams, and technical experts in the electronics and embedded systems industry. It enables individuals and organizations to expand their practical knowledge, enhance their skills, and stay ahead of the curve through high-quality resources and hands-on training tools.
From real-world projects and expert-led courses to in-depth technical insights, Elektor empowers engineers to tackle today’s electronics and embedded systems challenges. Our educational offerings include Academy Books, Pro Boxes, Webinars, Conferences, and industry-focused B2B magazines – all created with professional development in mind.
Whether you're an engineer, R&D specialist, or technical decision-maker, Elektor Academy Pro bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping you master emerging technologies and drive innovation within your organization.
The SparkFun RP2350 Pro Micro provides a powerful development platform, built around the RP2350 microcontroller. This board uses the updated Pro Micro form factor. It includes a USB-C connector, Qwiic connector, WS2812B addressable RGB LED, Boot and Reset buttons, resettable PTC fuse, and PTH and castellated solder pads.
The RP2350 is a unique dual-core microcontroller with two ARM Cortex-M33 processors and two Hazard3 RISC-V processors, all running at up to 150 MHz! Now, this doesn't mean the RP2350 is a quad-core microcontroller. Instead, users can select which two processors to run on boot instead. You can run two processors of the same type or one of each. The RP2350 also features 520 kB SRAM in ten banks, a host of peripherals including two UARTs, two SPI and two I²C controllers, and a USB 1.1 controller for host and device support.
The Pro Micro also includes two expanded memory options: 16 MB of external Flash and 8 MB PSRAM connected to the RP2350's QSPI controller. The RP2350 Pro Micro works with C/C++ using the Pico SDK, MicroPython, and Arduino development environments.
Features
RP2350 Microcontroller
8 MB PSRAM
16 MB Flash
Supply Voltage
USB: 5 V
RAW: 5.3 V (max.)
Pro Micro Pinout
2x UART
1x SPI
10x GPIO (4 used for UART1 and UART0)
4x Analog
USB-C Connector
USB 1.1 Host/Device Support
Qwiic Connector
Buttons
Reset
Boot
LEDs
WS2812 Addressable RGB LED
Red Power LED
Dimensions: 33 x 17.8 mm
Downloads
Schematic
Eagle Files
Board Dimensions
Hookup Guide
RP2350 MicroPython Firmware (Beta 04)
SparkFun Pico SDK Library
Arduino Pico Arduino Core
Datasheet (RP2350)
Datasheet (APS6404L PSRAM)
RP2350 Product Brief
Raspberry Pi RP2350 Microcontroller Documentation
Qwiic Info Page
GitHub Repository
The Pro Tech Toolkit is the one thing every DIYer, fixer, hacker, hobbyist, and professional needs to tackle any job.
Every tool in the Pro Tech Toolkit has been re-engineered to be better. From the 64 Bit Driver Kit to the iFixit Opening Picks, every tool is specially designed and selected to maximize your repair capabilities.
At the core of this kit is the iFixit 64 Bit Driver Kit, designed with extensive research into what fastener types are currently used in the consumer electronics industry and which legacy fasteners are still in demand by consumers. From the Apple Watch with its new tiny Tri-Point screws to vintage Nintendo game consoles with gamebit fasteners, the 64 bit kit covers them all with the highest quality CNC machined bits. Even the sturdy case was carefully engineered, having no hinges or latches to break, and features a sorting tray inside the magnetically attached lid.
High-Performance Toolkit for DIY Repairs
The perfect toolkit for pros to average joes.
Contains all the poking, prying, gripping, lifting, ESD safety, and screw driving tools needed to service consumer electronics.
Completely re-engineered to provide all the tools that you need, and none that you don't.
Included
Anti-Static Wrist Strap – protection for circuits against static electricity
Small Suction Handle – suction handle for holding onto things lacking handles
3x iFixit Opening Tool – soft plastic prying tools
6x iFixit Opening Picks – thin prying tool for opening electronic devices
Nylon Tipped Reverse Tweezers – to elevate and hold your work
Angled ESD Tweezers – ESD-safe, feature teeth for tougher grip
Blunt ESD Tweezers – ESD-safe, feature teeth for tougher grip
Standard Spudger – tough antistatic tool for a variety of purposes
Halberd Spudger – features a hook for scooping, scraping, pulling, and guiding.ESD-safe.
Metal Spudger – for more powerful prying, scraping, probing, and poking action
Jimmy – handy tool for 'Jimmy'ing open electronics.
Magnetic Pad – Holds tiny screws and parts during repairs
Tool Roll – Durable and compact
Mako Precision Bit Set – all the bits needed for repairs on small electronics
Mako Precision Bit Set Includes
64 Bit Driver
150 mm Flex Extension
4 mm Screwdriver Bits
Phillips – 000, 00, 0, 1, 2
Flathead – 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4 mm
Torx – T2, T3, T4, T5
Torx Security – TR6, TR7, TR8, TR9, TR10, TR15, TR20, TR25
Pentalobe – P2, P5, P6
JIS – J000, J00, J0, J1
Hex – 0.7, 0.9, 1.3, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5 mm
Tri-point – Y000, Y00, Y0, Y1
Nut Driver – 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5 mm
Square – 1, 2
Gamebit – 3.8, 4.5 mm
Spanner – 6, 8
Triangle – 2, 3 mm
Standoff Bit for iPhone
Oval Bit
Magnetic Pickup Bit
SIM Eject Bit
1/4" to 4 mm Driver Adapter
This bundle includes both volumes of "KiCad Like a Pro" (4th edition 2024). In Fundamentals and Projects (normal price: €49.95), you'll learn how to use KiCad through a practical approach, helping you quickly become productive and start designing your own boards. Advanced Projects and Recipes (normal price: €44.95) allows you to practice your new KiCad skills by challenging yourself with a series of real-world projects.
The latest iteration of KiCad, the world’s best free-to-use Printed Circuit Board tool, is packed with features usually found only in expensive commercial CAD tools. This modern, cross-platform application suite built around schematic and design editors, with auxiliary applications is a stable and mature PCB tool. KiCad 8 is a perfect fit for electronic engineers and makers.
Here are the most significant improvements and features in KiCad 8, both over and under the hood:
Modern user interface, completely redesigned from earlier versions
Improved and customizable electrical and design rule checkers
Theme editor allowing you to customize KiCad on your screen
Ability to import projects from Eagle, CADSTART, and more
Python scripting API
Improved integrated SPICE circuit simulator
Multi-sheet schematics
Filters define selectable elements
Enhanced interactive router helps you draw single tracks and differential pairs with precision
New or enhanced tools to draw tracks, measure distances, tune track lengths, etc.
Advanced interactive router
Built-in bill of materials generator
Realistic ray-tracing capable 3D viewer
Customizable teardrops
Plug-in manager for quick installation of themes, libraries and functionalities such as autorouters and BOM generators
The first book KiCad Like A Pro – Fundamentals and Projects will teach you to use KiCad through a practical approach. It will help you become productive quickly and start designing your own boards. Example projects illustrate the basic features of KiCad, even if you have no prior knowledge of PCB design. The author describes the entire workflow from schematic entry to the intricacies of finalizing the files for PCB production and offers sound guidance on the process.
The second book KiCad Like A Pro – Advanced Projects and Recipes will help you to practice your new KiCad skills by challenging you in a series of real-world projects. The projects are supported by a comprehensive set of recipes with detailed instructions on how to achieve a variety of simple and complex tasks. Design the PCBs for a solar power supply, an LED matrix array, an Arduino-powered datalogger, and a custom ESP32 board. Understand the finer details of the interactive router, how to manage KiCad project teams with Git, how to use an autorouter on 2 and 4-layer PCBs, and much more.
Ever wanted an automated house? Or a smart garden? The Arduino IoT Cloud compatible board Nicla Vision allows you to build your next smart project. You can connect devices, visualize data, control and share your projects from anywhere in the world.
Nicla Vision combines a powerful STM32H747AII6 Dual ARM Cortex M7/M4 IC processor with a 2 MP color camera that supports TinyML, as well as a smart 6-axis motion sensor, integrated microphone and distance sensor. You can easily include it into any project because it’s designed to be compatible with all Arduino Portenta and MKR products, fully integrates with OpenMV, supports MicroPython and also offers both WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity. It’s so compact – with its 22.86 x 22.86 mm form factor – it can physically fit into most scenarios, and requires so little energy it can be powered by battery for standalone applications.
All of this makes Nicla Vision the ideal solution to develop or prototype with on-device image processing and machine vision at the edge, for asset tracking, object recognition, predictive maintenance and more – easier and faster than ever. Train it to spot details, so you can focus on the big picture.
Automate anything
Check every product is labeled before it leaves the production line; unlock doors only for authorized personnel, and only if they are wearing PPE correctly; use AI to train Nicla Vision to regularly check analog meters and beam readings to the Cloud; teach it to recognize thirsty crops and turn the irrigation on when needed.Anytime you need to act or make a decision depending on what you see, let Nicla Vision watch, decide and act for you.
Feel seen
Interact with kiosks with simple gestures, create immersive experiences, work with cobots at your side. Nicla Vision allows computers and smart devices to see you, recognize you, understand your movements and make your life easier, safer, more efficient, better.
Keep an eye out
Let Nicla Vision be your eyes: detecting animals on the other side of the farm, letting you answer your doorbell from the beach, constantly checking on the vibrations or wear of your industrial machinery. It’s your always-on, always precise lookout, anywhere you need it to be.
Downloads
Schematics
Datasheet
The uArm Swift Pro is a high quality robotic arm that can be used in a wide range of applications. The uArm Swift Pro was developed and optimized for use in education, which means that many packages are already available for open source platforms such as ROS. The uArm Swift Pro has a position repeatability of 0.2 mm and is also equipped with a stepper motor and a 12-bit encoder. These are just a few reasons that make the uArm Swift Pro an excellent choice for educational use. Another great feature is the 3D printing kit that converts the uArm Swift Pro into a 3D printer in less than 1 minute.
The uArm supports the following development platforms/systems:
UFACTORY SDK
Arduino
Python
ROS
GRABCAD
OpenMV
Smartphone App
The smartphone app for iOS is already available in the App Store and enables easy control and monitoring of the robotic arm. The app for Android is in development and will be available soon.
An example of the Machine Vision
The following GIF shows the uArm in combination with the OpenMV Machine Vision Cam M7 and the facial recognition applications that can be implemented in MicroPython.
Specifications
Degrees of Freedom: 4
Repeatability: Up to 0.2 mm
Payload: 500 g
Working Range: 50-320 mm
Positioning Speed: 100 m/s
Position Feedback: 12-bit Encoder
Dimensions: 150 x 140 x 281mm
Weight: 2.2 kg
Included
UFactory uArm Swift Pro Body
Bluetooth & Vacuum Gripper
Downloads
Datasheet
The Portenta C33 is a powerful System-on-Module designed for low-cost Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Based on the R7FA6M5BH2CBG microcontroller from Renesas, this board shares the same form factor as the Portenta H7 and it is backward compatible with it, making it fully compatible with all Portenta family shields and carriers through its high-density connectors.
As a low-cost device, the Portenta C33 is an excellent choice for developers looking to create IoT devices and applications on a budget. Whether you're building a smart home device or a connected industrial sensor, the Portenta C33 provides the processing power and connectivity options you need to get the job done.
Quickly deploying AI-powered projects becomes quick and easy with Portenta C33, by leveraging a vast array of ready-to-use software libraries and Arduino sketches available, as well as widgets that display data in real time on Arduino IoT Cloud-based dashboards.
Features
Ideal for low-cost IoT applications with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth LE connectivity
Supports MicroPython and other high-level programming languages
Offers industrial-grade security at the hardware level and secure OTA firmware updates
Leverages ready-to-use software libraries and Arduino sketches
Perfect to monitor and display real-time data on Arduino IoT Cloud widget-based dashboards
Compatible with Arduino Portenta and MKR families
Features castellated pins for automatic assembly lines
Cost Effective Performance
Reliable, secure and with computational power worthy of its range, Portenta C33 was designed to provide big and small companies in every field with the opportunity to access IoT and benefit from higher efficiency levels and automation.
Applications
Portenta C33 brings more applications than ever within users’ reach, from enabling quick plug-and-play prototyping to providing a cost-effective solution for industrial-scale projects.
Industrial IoT gateway
Machine monitoring to track OEE/OPE
Inline quality control and assurance
Energy consumption monitoring
Appliances control system
Ready-to-use IoT prototyping solution
Specifications
Microcontroller
Renesas R7FA6M5BH2CBG ARM Cortex-M33:
ARM Cortex-M33 core up to 200 MHz
512 kB onboard SRAM
2 MB onboard Flash
Arm TrustZone
Secure Crypto Engine 9
External Memories
16 MB QSPI Flash
USB-C
USB-C High Speed
Connectivity
100 MB Ethernet interface (PHY)
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Low Energy
Interfaces
CAN
SD Card
ADC
GPIO
SPI
I²S
I²C
JTAG/SWD
Security
NXP SE050C2 Secure Element
Operating Temperatures
-40 to +85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Dimensions
66,04 x 25,40 mm
Downloads
Datasheet
Schematics
This JOY-iT microcontroller board opens the world of programming to you and offers you the same computing power as the Mega 2560, but with a smaller foot-print. It also has many more connectors than comparable boards (Arduino Uno). It is powered by the Arduino IDE and power can be supplied either via the USB port or the VIN pins. This allows you to use it safely with many other devices, e.g. desktop PC. Therefore the Mega 2560 Pro is highly integrable.
Features
Microcontroller
ATmega2560 - 16AU
Storage
Flash 256 KB, SRAM 8 KB, EEPRom 4 KB
Amount of Pins:Digital I/OPWM OutputAnalog Input
541516
Compatible with
Arduino, Desktop PCs, etc.
Special features
USB Port or Power Pins for power supply
Interface converter
Micro USB to USB UART
Size
55 x 38 mm
Items delivered
JOY-iT Mega 2560 Pro with Pins
Further Specifications
Input Voltage
7 - 9 Volt on Vin, 5 Volt on mUSB
Logic level
5 Volt
Output current
800 mA
Voltage regulator
LDO (for up to 12 V peak)
Frequency
16 MHz (12 MHz are possible for data exchange)
Downloads
Manual
The Arduino Pro Portenta Max Carrier transforms Portenta modules into single-board computers or reference designs that enable edge AI for high-performance industrial, building automation and robotics applications. Thanks to dedicated high-density connectors, it can be paired with Portenta X8 or H7, allowing you to easily prototype and deploy your industrial projects. This Arduino Pro carrier further augments Portenta connectivity options with Fieldbus, LoRa, Cat-M1 and NB-IoT.
Among the many available plug-and-play connectors there are Ethernet, USB-A, audio jacks, microSD, mini-PCIe, FD-CAN and Serial RS232/422/485.
Max Carrier can be powered via external supply (6-36 V) or battery via the onboard 18650 Li-ion battery connector with 3.7 V battery charger.
Features
Easily prototype industrial applications and minimize time to market
A powerful carrier exposing Portenta peripherals (e.g. CAN, RS232/422/485, USB, mPCIe)
Multiple connectivity options (Ethernet, LoRa, CAT-M1, NB-IoT)
MicroSD for data logging operations
Integrated audio jacks (line-in, line-out, mic-in)
Standalone when battery powered
Onboard JTAG debugger via micro-USB (with Portenta H7 only)
Specifications
Connectors
High-Density connectors compatible with Portenta products2x USB-A female connectors1x Gigabit Ethernet connector (RJ45)1x FD-Can on RJ111x mPCIe1x Serial RS232/422/485 on RJ12
Audio
3x audio jacks: stereo line-in/line-out, mic-inSpeaker connector
Memory
Micro SD
Wireless modules
Murata CMWX1ZZABZ-078 LoRaSARA-R412M-02B (Cat.M1/NB-IoT)
Operating temperatures
-40 °C to +85 °C (-40° F to 185 °F)
Debugging
Onboard JLink OB / Blackmagic probe
Power/battery
Power Jack for external supply (6-36 V)On-board 18650 Li-ion battery connector with battery charger (3.7 V)
Dimensions
101.6 x 101.6 mm (4.0 x 4.0')
Downloads
Datasheet
Schematics
Temporary Delay in the Delivery of Unitree Robots
Like many other suppliers, we are currently experiencing delays in the delivery of Unitree robots. A shipment from our supplier is currently held in customs, which has unfortunately led to later-than-planned deliveries for previously placed orders. We are actively working with our supplier to resolve this issue and expect more clarity soon, but at this time, we cannot provide any guarantees.
Additionally, a new shipment is already on its way, though it will take some time to arrive. Since other suppliers are facing similar challenges, switching to a different provider is unlikely to result in a faster solution. Our top priority remains fulfilling existing orders.
If you have any questions or would like to update your order, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team. We will keep you informed of any further developments.
Unitree Go2 series consists of quadruped robots for the research & development of autonomous systems in the fields of human-robot interaction (HRI), SLAM & transportation. Due to the four legs, as well as the 12DOF, this robot can handle a variety of different terrains. The Go2 comes with a perfected drive & power management system, which enables a speed (depending on the version) of up to 3.7 m/s or 11.88 km/h with an operating time of up to 4 hours. Furthermore, the motors have a torque of 45 N.m at the body/thighs and at the knees, which also allow jumps or backflips.
Features
Super Recognition System: 4D LIDAR L1
Max Running Speed: approx. 5 m/s
Peak Joint Torque: approx. 45 N.m
Wireless Module: WiFi 6/Bluetooth/4G
Ultra-long battery Endurance: approx. 2-4 h (long battery life measured in real life)
Intelligent Side-follow System: ISS 2.0
Specifications
Tracking module: Remote-controlled or automatic tracking
Front camera: Image tansmission Resolution 1280x720, FOV 120°, Ultra wide angle lens deliver rich clarity
Front lamp: Brightly lights the way ahead
4D LiDAR L1: 360°x90° omnidirectional ultra-wide-angle scanning allows automatic avoidance with small blind spot and stable operation
12 knee joint motors: Strong and powerful, Beautiful and simple, Brandy new visual experience
Intercom microphone: Effective communication with no scenario restrictions
Self-retracting strap: Easy to carry and load things
More stable, more powerful with advanced devices: 3D LiDAR, 4G ESIM Card, WiFi 6 with Dual-band, Bluetooth 5.2 for stable connection and remote control
Powerful Computing Core: Motion controller, High-performance ARM processor, Improved Al algorithm processor, External ORIN NX/NANO
Smart battery: Standard 8000 mAh battery, Long-endurance 15000 mAh battery, Protection from over-temp, overcharge and short-circuit
Speaker for music play: Listen to music as your pleasure
Unitree Go2 Variants
The Go2 impresses not only with its technical capabilities, but also with a modern and slim design that gives it a futuristic look and makes it a real eye-catcher. The Go2 Air is specially designed for demos and presentations. With its basic features, it offers a solid basis for demonstrating the movement capabilities and functionality of a four-legged robot. Important: The Go2 Air is delivered without a controller. This can be purchased optionally.
With a powerful 8-core high-performance CPU, the Pro and Edu offer impressive computing power required for complex tasks and demanding calculations. This enables faster and more efficient data processing and makes the Pro and Edu a reliable partner for your projects.
From the Edu version onwards, the Go2 is programmable and opens up endless possibilities for developing and researching your own robotics applications. The Go2 is also able to handle a step height of up to 14 cm. This makes it an ideal tool for research, education and entry into the world of robotics.
The Go2 Edu comes with a remote controller that gives you easy and intuitive control. You also get a docking station with impressive computing power of 100 TOPS, which is equipped with powerful AI algorithms and offers you technical support.
Go2 Edu is equipped with a powerful 15000 mAh battery that gives it an impressive runtime of up to 4 hours. This long operating time allows the robot to carry out longer exploration missions and complete demanding tasks.
Model Comparison
Air
Pro
Edu/Edu Plus
Dimensions (standing)
70 x 31 x 40 cm
70 x 31 x 40 cm
70 x 31 x 40 cm
Dimensions (crouching)
76 x 31 x 20 cm
76 x 31 x 20 cm
76 x 31 x 20 cm
Material
Aluminium alloy + High strength engineering plastic
Aluminium alloy + High strength engineering plastic
Aluminium alloy + High strength engineering plastic
Weight (with battery)
about 15 kg
about 15 kg
about 15 kg
Voltage
28~33.6 V
28~33.6 V
28~33.6 V
Peaking capacity
about 3000 W
about 3000 W
about 3000 W
Payload
≈7 kg (MAX ~ 10 kg)
≈8 kg (MAX ~ 10 kg)
≈8 kg (MAX ~ 12 kg)
Speed
0~2.5 m/s
0~3.5 m/s
0~3.7 m/s (MAX ~ 5 m/s)
Max Climb Drop Height
about 15 cm
about 16 cm
about 16 cm
Max Climb Angle
30°
40°
40°
Basic Computing Power
N/A
8-core High-performance CPU
8-core High-performance CPU
Aluminum knee joint motor
12 set
12 set
12 set
Intra-joint circuit (knee)
✓
✓
✓
Joint Heat Pipe Cooler
✓
✓
✓
Range of Motion
Body: −48~48°
Body: −48~48°
Body: −48~48°
Thigh: −200°~90°
Thigh: −200°~90°
Thigh: −200°~90°
Shank: −156°~−48°
Shank: −156°~−48°
Shank: −156°~−48°
Max Torque
N/A
about 45 N.m
about 45 N.m
Super-wide-angle 3D LiDAR
✓
✓
✓
Wireless Vector Positioning Tracking Module
N/A
✓
✓
HD Wide-angle Camera
✓
✓
✓
Foot-end force sensor
N/A
N/A
✓
Basic Action
✓
✓
✓
Auto-scaling strap
N/A
✓
N/A
Upgraded Intelligent OTA
✓
✓
✓
RTT 2.0 Image Transmission
✓
✓
✓
App Basic Remote Control
✓
✓
✓
App Data Viewing
✓
✓
✓
App Graphical Programme
✓
✓
✓
Front Lamp (3 W)
✓
✓
✓
WiFi 6 with Dual-band
✓
✓
✓
Bluetooth 5.2/4.2/2.1
✓
✓
✓
4G Module
N/A
CN/GB
CN/GB
Voice Function
N/A
✓
✓
Music Playback
N/A
✓
✓
ISS 2.0 Intelligent side-follow system
N/A
✓
✓
Intelligent detection and avoidance
✓
✓
✓
Secondary development
N/A
N/A
✓
Manual controller
Optional
Optional
✓
High computing power module
N/A
N/A
Edu: 40 TOPS computing power
Edu Plus: 100 TOPS computing power
NVIDIA Jetson Orin (optional)
Smart Battery
Standard (8000 mAh)
Standard (8000 mAh)
Long endurance (15000 mAh)
Battery Life
1-2 h
1-2 h
2-4 h
Charger
Standard (33.6 V, 3.5 A)
Standard (33.6 V, 3.5 A)
Fast charge (33.6 V, 9 A)
Included
1x Unitree Go2 Pro
1x Unitree Go2 Battery (8000 mAh)
Downloads
Documentation
iOS/Android apps
GitHub
Getting started with the world’s best open-source PCB tool
The latest iteration of KiCad, the world’s best free-to-use Printed Circuit Board tool, is packed with features usually found only in expensive commercial CAD tools. This modern, cross-platform application suite built around schematic and design editors, with auxiliary applications is a stable and mature PCB tool. KiCad 8 is a perfect fit for electronic engineers and makers.
Here are the most significant improvements and features in KiCad 8, both over and under the hood:
Modern user interface, completely redesigned from earlier versions
Improved and customizable electrical and design rule checkers
Theme editor allowing you to customize KiCad on your screen
Ability to import projects from Eagle, CADSTART, and more
Python scripting API
Improved integrated SPICE circuit simulator
Multi-sheet schematics
Filters define selectable elements
Enhanced interactive router helps you draw single tracks and differential pairs with precision
New or enhanced tools to draw tracks, measure distances, tune track lengths, etc.
Advanced interactive router
Built-in bill of materials generator
Realistic ray-tracing capable 3D viewer
Customizable teardrops
Plug-in manager for quick installation of themes, libraries and functionalities such as autorouters and BOM generators
This book will teach you to use KiCad through a practical approach. It will help you become productive quickly and start designing your own boards. Example projects illustrate the basic features of KiCad, even if you have no prior knowledge of PCB design.
The author describes the entire workflow from schematic entry to the intricacies of finalizing the files for PCB production and offers sound guidance on the process. Further full-fledged projects, of incremental difficulty, will be presented in a second book, together with a variety of advanced recipes.
The Nicla Sense ME is a tiny, low-power tool that sets a new standard for intelligent sensing solutions. With the simplicity of integration and scalability of the Arduino ecosystem, the board combines four state-of-the-art sensors from Bosch Sensortec:
BHI260AP motion sensor system with integrated AI
BMM150 magnetometer
BMP390 pressure sensor
BME688 4-in-1 gas sensor with AI and integrated high-linearity, as well as high-accuracy pressure, humidity and temperature sensors.
The Arduino Nicla Sense ME is the smallest Arduino form factor yet, with a range of industrial grade sensors packed into a tiny footprint. Measure process parameters such as temperature, humidity and movement. Featuring a 9-axis inertial measurement unit and the possibility for Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, it can help you to create your next Bluetooth Low Energy enabled project. Make your own industrial grade wireless sensing network with the onboard BHI260AP, BMP390, BMM150 and BME688 Bosch sensors.
Features
Tiny size, packed with features
Low power consumption
Add sensing capabilities to existing projects
When battery-powered, becomes a complete standalone board
Powerful processor, capable of hosting intelligence on the Edge
Measures motion and environmental parameters
Robust hardware including industrial-grade sensors with embedded AI
BLE connectivity maximizes compatibility with professional and consumer equipment
24/7 always-on sensor data processing at ultra-low power consumption
Specifications
BHI260AP – Self-learning AI smart sensor with integrated accelerometer and gyroscope
BMP390 – Digital pressure sensor
BMM150 – Geomagnetic sensor
BME688 – Digital low power gas, pressure, temperature & humidity sensor with AI
Microcontroller
64 MHz ARM Cortex-M4 (nRF52832)
Sensors
I/O
Castellated pins with the following features:
1x I²C bus (with ext. ESLOV connector)
1x Serial port
1x SPI
2x ADC, programmable I/O voltage from 1.8-3.3 V
Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.2
Power
Micro USB (USB-B), Pin Header, 3.7 V Li-po battery with Integrated battery charger
Memory
512 KB Flash / 64 KB RAM
2 MB SPI Flash for storage
2 MB QSPI dedicated for BHI260AP
Interface
USB interface with debug functionality
Dimensions
22.86 x 22.86 mm
Weight
2 g
Downloads
Datasheet