"Gowin EDA" is a free a software package designed to manage boards based on Tang Nano chipset families. It is fully compatible with both Windows, Linux and macOS.
To be able to download "Gowin EDA" you need to create a free account on the Gowin website first.
You may need up to 2 GB of free space for the installation.
- Download the latest GOWIN® EDA from Gowin web site
⚠️ Make sure to choose a "Gowin V1.9 Education (Windows)" download.- ℹ️ "Windows x64" and "Windows x86" versions are identical, pick either
- Run the installer:
- ℹ️ You may get a blue window "Windows protected your PC". Click "More info" and then "Run anyway" to continue.
- Please, install the drivers when requested.
- Run a "Gowin" application from the Windows start menu once
In most cases, no additional steps are necessary. The installation will be automatically detected and configured when an appropriate board is selected.
If you encounter license errors, ensure that you have installed the educational version of Gowin EDA. If you have installed the non-educational version, uninstall it and reinstall the correct version. After a full uninstall, manually delete any remaining files from C:\Gowin if they still exist.
TODO: Document
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