From 9f7defdf0d24232a4168542f4dc5906c7022b47e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John Lyon-Smith Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:30:15 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2026-08-28 20:30:15 --- Notes/Electronics/KiCad.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/Notes/Electronics/KiCad.md b/Notes/Electronics/KiCad.md index e13acfa..bd5d08d 100644 --- a/Notes/Electronics/KiCad.md +++ b/Notes/Electronics/KiCad.md @@ -25,6 +25,13 @@ When setting the footprint on a symbol properties, the name will be the value of ### 3D Model + +## Drawing Wires and Nets + +- **Start the wire:** Click on a component pin or an existing wire. +- **Bend the wire:** Click once to set a 90-degree angle or change direction. +- **Complete the wire:** Click on another pin, another wire, or double-click to end the line in empty space. +- **Add a net label:** Press **L** or click the **Add Net Label** icon, type your net name (like `GND` or `3.3V`), and place it on the wire to assign that electrical net. [1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TNNM1XhX_4) ## Elements - A pin header is a set of pins that connects to PCB's together