From 27899c08b23841fedccf574e3c2769d178d7f005 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John Lyon-Smith Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:10:03 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2026-08-28 20:10:03 --- Notes/Electronics/KiCad.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/Notes/Electronics/KiCad.md b/Notes/Electronics/KiCad.md index ab8998e..2a1915a 100644 --- a/Notes/Electronics/KiCad.md +++ b/Notes/Electronics/KiCad.md @@ -6,8 +6,23 @@ Find the symbol and footprint on UltraLibrarian or another site. -- Symbols needs an `.kicad_sym` -- Footprint +- Symbol needs a file with a `.kicad_sym` extension +- Footprint needs a folder with a`.pretty` extension and with one or more files with `.kicad_mod` extensions in it +- The 3D model needs a STEP AP214 file with a `.stp` extension + +Copy all the files into a folder in the project, e.g. `Symbols/PART_NAME` after you unzip them into the **Downloads** folder. + +### Symbol + +Go to **Schematics Editor** and open **Preferences > Manage Symbol Libraries**. Click on **Project Specific Libraries**. Click on the ➕ button. Click on the 📁 icon in the new row, select the `.kicad_sym` file. Give it the row a **Nickname** that matches the part. + +### Footprint + +Go to the **PCB Editor**. Go to **Preferences > Manage Footprint Libraries**. Click on **Project Specific Libraries**. Click on **➕** button. Click on the 📁 icon in the new row, select the `.pretty` folder. Give the row a **Nickname** that matches the part. + +### 3D Model + + ## Elements - A pin header is a set of pins that connects to PCB's together