pcb ☆
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Description:
Interactive printed circuit board editor
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: electronics pcb eda design hardware
Install: brew install pcb
About:
Pcb is an interactive, open-source editor for creating printed circuit board (PCB) designs. It provides a graphical interface for placing components, routing traces, and managing board layers. The tool is part of the gEDA suite and is valued for its flexibility in handling various PCB design workflows.
Key Features:
  • Interactive graphical editor for PCB layout
  • Support for multi-layer board design
  • Design rule checking (DRC)
  • Extensible via scripting and plugins
  • Export to various fabrication formats (Gerber, Excellon)
Use Cases:
  • Designing custom printed circuit boards for electronics projects
  • Prototyping and iterating on PCB layouts before manufacturing
Alternatives:
  • KiCad – KiCad is a more feature-rich, cross-platform EDA suite with integrated schematic capture and PCB tools, often preferred for complex projects.
  • Eagle – Eagle (now Fusion 360 Electronics) is a commercial tool with a user-friendly interface and strong library support, popular among hobbyists.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Nov 25, 2024 8:59am 1 VERSION_BUMP 34025031
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