Hi Everybody, Welcome to the Kicad Users Group. I hope we have some lively and constructive discussions on this excellent EDA package. I'll start the ball...
The document says little about routing. I got the autorouter to work but I cannot get pcbnew to tack only on the copper layer for a single sided PCB. Even if I...
... Ian, I have produced a small single sided board at work.When I get back on Monday I'll refamiliarise myself with Kicad and let you know how I did ...
... Hi Ian, Manual routing works quite fine. You must choose the Add trucks and vias tool, click on a ratsnest end, and go on "printing" the truck. Be sure you...
There may be some useful code in this tool. The website indicates most of the code is GPL2. Source code for layout and autorouters download is here: ...
This package looks very capable and seems easier to learn than Eagle and with out those pesky limitations. I like the idea of the microwave tool bar. I think...
... Libraries always seem to be a big issue with EDA. One of the things I like about Kicad is it separates schematic component libraries from footprint ones....
Hello ALL! I created a page in my site about kicad in portuguese Brazil (sorry! my english is poor!) named Espaço Kicad! Have tricks in use of Kicad and many...
Pedro Martn del Valle a crit : I think I would prefer to specifiy a standard default footprint attached to each part instead of having to specifing a footprint...
Ian bell a crit : costasloop wrote: There may be some useful code in this tool. The website indicates most of the code is GPL2. Source code for layout and...
Is there a faculty for import of schematics from LTspice E.Brown Designer Gamma Acoustics ... From: jean-pierre charras - INPG To: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com ...
Renie a crit : Hello ALL! I created a page in my site about kicad in portuguese Brazil (sorry! my english is poor!) named Espao Kicad! Have tricks in use of...
First, let me reiterate this is a powerful and apparently very usable package and for free it is amazingly capable. I am not trying to discourage anyone from...
Hi Eric, I'll try to help a bit ... With right button on the component, select Invert Module. ... Display options dialog lets you change font, size... Right...
Hello Eric! I'll try help more a bit.. ... not need edit the pad, right click the new pad and select New Pad Settings in pop-up menu. ... I ... the steeps...
Hello Ambrosio! -- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "ambroise_1999" ... Kicad? ... A trick? - set grid to very small. - in General Options unselec the check box...
hi, I just starting using kicad about a week ago. a few questions: 1. in eeschema lib editor, is it possible to make some letters of a pin name overlined...
Suggestions: First, the program is very impressive, and please take the suggestions as a compliment (users would not bother to ponder/suggest for poor SW). I...
Yes, Pedro I know how to make ALL letters of a pin name overlined but I only want SOME letters of the pin name overlined. like if i made a name: ~MCLR/VPP <-...
First thank you to set up this nice group, and a big thank to mr Charras for the generosity of sharing this software to the world. I saw on Kicad web site in...
Hi; I downloaded kicad on the weekend and am trying it out right now. It looks good this far, took me only a couple of hours to edit and print a simple...
Benoit Leveille a crit : First thank you to set up this nice group, and a big thank to mr Charras for the generosity of sharing this software to the world. I...
Hi, I tried to create a zone which I fill with copper pour. It work good except when there are 45 deg. angles, where the pour appear as stair steps. I was able...
