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Kicad Component Library

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Installation Instructions

  1. Clone this repo anywhere on your file system.
  2. In EESchema, append the absolute path of the .kicad_sym file into the Symbol Librariy Table (in Preferences --> Manage Symbol Libraries). symbol installation
  3. In CVPCB, set the absolute path of the .pretty directory into the Footprint Library Table (in Preferences --> Manage Footprint Libraries) footprint installation
  4. In the Footprint Editor, set the absolute path of the 3d_models directory to MACHINE_AGENCY_MODEL_LIBRARY. (in Preferences --> Configure Paths) model installation

Creating New Library Symbols

Check the Reference Designator Listing to see what type of reference your new part should have.

Footprint Bare Minimum Requirements:

  • Place the footprint origin at the part's centroid.

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Kicad Component Library