Circuits
Capture schematics, lay out and route circuit boards, run design checks and export Gerber and drill files. Open KiCad projects and review in 3D.
Electronics design software for hobbyists and engineers. Draw the schematic, update the board from it, route the traces and check the design, then export the files that a board house needs to make it.
Where do I open Circuits?
Open Circuits at https://circuits.nubosuite.tech or from the Apps tab in Nubo Home. You sign in once with your Nubo account for every app; see Create an account and sign in.
What can Circuits do?
- Schematic capture. A library of more than 100 parts, buses, labels and sheets.
- Board layout. Interactive routing, vias, copper pours and an autorouter.
- Design checks. Clearance, shorts, annular rings, courtyards and unrouted nets.
- Fabrication outputs. Gerber X2, Excellon drill, BOM, pick and place, netlist.
Draw once, carry it to the board
Place parts, wire them with net labels and power ports, and the board updates from the schematic as a change list you can review. A ratsnest follows as you move parts.
Route, pour and check as you go
Route at 45 or 90 degrees with layer changes, pour copper with thermal reliefs, or run the autorouter on one net or the whole board. Rule checks flag problems online.
See it in 3D, then send it out
Inspect the board with solder mask, silkscreen and component bodies. Export a single fabrication zip, or individual Gerber, drill, BOM and pick and place files.
What else is in Circuits?
- KiCad import. Open .kicad_sch, .kicad_pcb and .kicad_pro projects.
- Component editor. Make parts from a pin list, a symbol template and a footprint wizard.
- Sharing. Share a cloud project with other Nubo users for view or edit.
- Version history. Restore earlier versions kept on every save.
- Command search. Press Ctrl+K, or use chords such as P then W for a wire.
- Print and SVG. Print sheets or export them as SVG.
Which apps does Circuits work with?
Circuits works with CAD, Parametric, 3D, Inventory, Sheets. Apps in one team share the same people and the same team drive; see Teams and sharing.
Common questions about Circuits
Can I open a KiCad project?
Yes. Symbols, footprints, wires, labels, tracks, vias, zones and the board outline come across, and parts stay linked between schematic and board.
Is it safe to order boards from the output?
It is an early alpha. Check fabrication files with a Gerber viewer before ordering.
Can a teammate review my design?
Yes. Share a cloud project with other Nubo users with view or edit access.
Where can I read more?
The product page for Circuits on the main site has screenshots and the current plan details: https://nubosuite.tech/en-in/products/circuits/. For problems, see Troubleshooting or Support.