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		samtho on June 14, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Effective June 7, 2026, Autodesk will no longer se... I work with random vendors from Ali Express, I do have to say there has been a growing number of them giving me zipped KiCAD files with edit histories indicating they likely used it to develop the project on.

fortysixdegrees on June 14, 2023 [–]

That sounds fascinating... How do you end up with AliExpress vendors sending you EDA?

samtho on June 14, 2023 | [–]

I just ask. It’s usually for dev boards for newly produced ICs that they are selling and there are no published reference designs yet.

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