easyeda2kicad v0.6.2
A Python script that converts any electronic components from EasyEDA or LCSC to a Kicad library including 3D model in color. This tool will speed up your PCB design workflow especially when using JLCPCB SMT assembly services. It supports library formats for both Kicad v6.x and Kicad v5.x.
π Sponsor and Support
A big thanks to JLCPCB for sponsoring this project !
If this tool has saved you a lot of time when designing a PCB, please consider to support the project by :
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using my link on your first order on JLCPCB : https://jlcpcb.com/caa
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buying me a coffee :
πΎ Installation
pip install easyeda2kicad
To Install this fork in editable mode.
Installing in editable mode means you can edit the code in this directory, and changes will automatically be reflected in the installed package.
sudo pip install -e .
π» Usage
# For symbol + footprint + 3d model (with --full argument)
easyeda2kicad --full --lcsc_id=C2040
# For symbol + footprint + 3d model
easyeda2kicad --symbol --footprint --3d --lcsc_id=C2040
# For symbol + footprint
easyeda2kicad --symbol --footprint --lcsc_id=C2040
# For symbol only
easyeda2kicad --symbol --lcsc_id=C2040
# For footprint only
easyeda2kicad --footprint --lcsc_id=C2040
# For 3d model only
easyeda2kicad --3d --lcsc_id=C2040
# For symbol in Kicad v5.x legacy format
easyeda2kicad --symbol --lcsc_id=C2040 --v5
By default, all librairies are saved in C:/Users/your_name/Documents/Kicad/easyeda2kicad/
, with :
easyeda2kicad.kicad_sym
for Kicad v6.x symbol libraryeasyeda2kicad.lib
for Kicad v5.x legacy symbol libraryeasyeda2kicad.pretty/
for footprint librarieseasyeda2kicad.3dshapes/
for 3d models
If you want to save components symbol/footprint in your own libs, you can specify the output lib path by using --output
option.
easyeda2kicad --full --lcsc_id=C2040 --output ~/libs/my_lib
This command will save:
- the symbol in
~/libs/my_lib.kicad_sym
file for symbol library. The file will be created if it doesn't exist. - the footprint in
~/libs/my_lib.pretty/
folder for footprint libraries. The folder will be created if it doesn't exist. - the 3d models in
~/libs/my_lib.3dshapes/
folder for 3d models. The folder will be created if it doesn't exist.
You can use the option --overwrite
to update a component symbol/footprint that is already in a Kicad library (generated by easyeda2kicad)
easyeda2kicad --symbol --footprint --lcsc_id=C2040 --output ~/libs/my_lib --overwrite
By default, easyeda2kicad will generate a symbol library for Kicad v6.x (.kicad_sym). You can generate a symbol lib in legacy format for Kicad v5.x (.lib) using --v5
argument.
easyeda2kicad --symbol --lcsc_id=C2040 --v5
π Add libraries in Kicad
These are the instructions to add the default easyeda2kicad libraries in Kicad. Before configuring KiCad, run the script at least once to create lib files. For example :
easyeda2kicad --symbol --footprint --lcsc_id=C2040
- In KiCad, Go to Preferences > Configure Paths, and add the environment variables
EASYEDA2KICAD
:- Windows :
C:/Users/your_username/Documents/Kicad/easyeda2kicad/
, - Linux :
/home/your_username/Documents/Kicad/easyeda2kicad/
- Windows :
- Go to Preferences > Manage Symbol Libraries, and Add the global library
easyeda2kicad
:${EASYEDA2KICAD}/easyeda2kicad.kicad_sym
- Go to Preferences > Manage Footprint Libraries, and Add the global library
easyeda2kicad
:${EASYEDA2KICAD}/easyeda2kicad.pretty
- Enjoy π
π₯ Important Notes
WARRANTY
The correctness of the symbols and footprints converted by easyeda2kicad can't be guaranteed. Easyeda2kicad speeds up custom library design process, but you should remain careful and always double check the footprints and symbols generated.
Usage
- We FORBID the illegal use of converting others files and libraries with the distribution of this program.
- We FORBID any use that is outside the EasyEDA Terms of Use with the distribution of this program.