On 27 Jul 2007 at 15:51, Robert Kondner wrote: > > Hi, > > From my experience first "improvement"in EDA CAD would be web libraries > which include > purchasing info. > > After/As I design a schematic I need to finish 3 tasks: > > * Design the PCB > * Purchase the parts > * Assemble the PCB > > Do I want to maintain a "World Class" library here in my shop? No, I only > want to use it. But it > needs to deal with the above 3 issues. Does the lib need to have 100% of all > my parts? Not at a > projects start but after I finish I should have 100% of the parts in my own > local version of the > library. > > I did the code for aapcb.com so I know the assembly business well. > > Anyone interested in the web library thing let me know. > > Bob Kondner > I would be interested in seeing such a library. When I start a new project with KICAD, I create a new library with that project name(ie 995x). Then as I add parts to the schematic, I copy them from another library. I use Field 1 for the part #(usually DigiKey) and Field 2 for the unit cost. I am thinking about using Field 3 and 4 for Mouser part #'s and cost. Then I make the footprint in the Module editor. If you are interested, I could E-Mail a couple of my libraries.
Dave - WB6DHW <http://wb6dhw.com>
