Exploring KiCAD’s Empowerment of x86 System Expansion Boards

Latest insights from Alpha Wang, exploring the application of KiCAD in x86 system expansion boards!

Exploring KiCAD's Empowerment of x86 System Expansion Boards
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💻 LattePanda Mu
  • Integrated CPU, memory, and storage, functioning like a laptop computing module.
  • Provides handheld-level high-performance computing capabilities.

Exploring KiCAD's Empowerment of x86 System Expansion Boards

🔄 Flexibility
  • Unlike ARM development boards, LattePanda Mu supports the installation of any computer operating system, offering unparalleled flexibility.

Exploring KiCAD's Empowerment of x86 System Expansion Boards

💪 Powerful Performance
  • Equipped with a powerful CPU and integrated GPU, easily handling popular AI conversations locally.

Exploring KiCAD's Empowerment of x86 System Expansion Boards

🚀 High-Speed IO Channels

  • Rich high-speed IO channels open up vast opportunities in application fields. USB easily converts to GPIO, but GPIO can never become USB.

Exploring KiCAD's Empowerment of x86 System Expansion Boards

🛠️ Design-Friendly

  • Uses DDR4 SODIMM slot form factor
  • Soldering iron friendly
  • Dual-layer PCB friendly
  • Price friendly
Exploring KiCAD's Empowerment of x86 System Expansion Boards
  • Optimized pin layout to avoid circuit crossing during board design, dual-layer PCB achieves basic functionality, while 4-6 layers realize more interfaces or extreme size designs.

Exploring KiCAD's Empowerment of x86 System Expansion Boards

  • LattePanda Mu aims to enable engineers who are not proficient in SoC board design to quickly integrate embedded systems into their projects.

Exploring KiCAD's Empowerment of x86 System Expansion Boards

📚 Public Board Design Resources
  • The LattePanda Team provides public board design resources for user reference, regardless of purchase.

🆓 KiCAD Design

  • As free software, KiCAD can be accessed and used without barriers by geeks, enthusiasts, or commercial companies.

Exploring KiCAD's Empowerment of x86 System Expansion Boards

🔗 Open Source Project
  • 6x M.2 NAS board designed by El-Luhb using KiCAD, open-source repository: https://github.com/El-Luhb/nvme-Carrier-for-LattePanda-Mu

Exploring KiCAD's Empowerment of x86 System Expansion Boards

Exploring KiCAD's Empowerment of x86 System Expansion Boards

📚 KiCAD Plugin Ecosystem

  • A rich set of plugins makes using KiCAD more convenient.

Exploring KiCAD's Empowerment of x86 System Expansion Boards

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