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5 days ago · This topic is an index to answers for frequently asked questions about KiCad. General tutorials Where is the official documentation?
Introduction to PCB design with KiCad version 5.1 - KiCad.info …
Jan 26, 2020 · Introduction to PCB design with KiCad version 5.1 In this tutorial we will learn the very basics of using KiCad for designing a circuit board. It is assumed that you already …
KiCad 7 & 8 Beginners Guide to Personal Symbol and Footprint …
KiCAD is supplied with extensive Symbol and Footprint (and 3D, not addressed here) libraries. These are fine for simple, initial use, but inflexible due to their being “read-only”. KiCAD also, …
Footprints for 2pin/3pin screw connectors - KiCad.info Forums
May 9, 2020 · Hello i am using these screw connectors on my PCB. Their respective library names are screw terminals. However when I am trying to associate footprints to my symbols I …
How to add a .pretty directory (footprint library) - KiCad.info Forums
This is a shortened version of Library management in KiCad version 5 so if anything is not clear read the full lecture. Here we also only describe a single way to add any given asset. …
What component to use for "pin headers"? - KiCad.info Forums
Feb 8, 2017 · What schematic component should I use for “pin headers?” There are various kinds of headers; traditional 100 mil headers; 2mm headers; 50 mil headers, etc. They are not …
Creating a footprint with drilled holes - KiCad.info Forums
Nov 3, 2015 · I am creating a footprint for a USB Micro-B connector, which requires two drilled holes. And I can’t figure out how to add a hole to a footprint. Normally in pcbnew I use the …
4026 and 4033 ICs - Library Symbols - KiCad.info Forums
Apr 22, 2023 · Probably because no one has ever used them since the 4511 was introduced (back in the 1970s). Although both the 4026 and 4033 had 7 segment decoders, they couldn’t …
KICAD is free for everyone? Even including corporations?
Jan 28, 2019 · KiCad uses the AGPL-3.0 license.The software is free for anyone (including corporations) to use, with limitations.
Creating a ground plane or filled zone? - KiCad.info Forums
Nov 3, 2023 · Looking for some hints here to help advance my skills. Referring to the included photo I would like to turn the negative side in blue into some sort of filled area.