Re: [kicad-users] Re: Images and logo inside PCB

[Robert]

You need a bitmap editor capable of saving an ASCI PBM file, eg Gimp.

Firstly you should scale the image.   raoulduke_esq's AWK script 
generates a raster scan, so you get as many lines as there are 
horizontal pixels.   It's probably best to scale to about 100 horizontal 
pixels and quickly do the conversion to see what size it ends up on your 
board.

Next convert the image to black on a white background (shades of grey 
cannot be used).   Then delete any anti-aliasing pixels so you get 
smooth edges, and generally tidy things up.   This last step is tedious, 
so make sure you have the size correct first :).

To do a conversion save the image as an ASCII PBM, then pass it through 
raoulduke_esq's script.   You can take the output from this and paste it 
into a kicad .mod file in which you've created a dummy footprint.   The 
instructions for these last stages are given in my recent post which 
included his script.

Regards,

Robert.

On 21/05/2010 18:38, Jean-Paul Gendner wrote:
> Hi,
>
>
>
>  Please (not urgent), may you describe in details all the steps
> to convert (under Windows XP) a .jpg file to be able to get it in a pcb ?
>
>
>
>  Regards,
>
>  Jean-Paul
>
>
>
> 
>
> Jean-Paul Gendner
>
> 03.88.27.03.44
>
>_
>
> De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la
> part de Claudio
> Envoyé : vendredi 21 mai 2010 17:27
> À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com
> Objet : *** SPAM ***Re: [kicad-users] Re: Images and logo inside PCB
>
>
>
>
>
> I GOT IT !!!
>
> I installed cygwin and did.
>
> Thanks !!!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 2010/5/21 Claudiomailto:listas.arqu...@gmail.com>
> gmail.com>
>
> Hi Robert.
>
> Thanks for posting your AWK script , I have tried with GAWK-WIN, running on
> windows.
> I saved your script in text file and called it ConvertPBM.awk<-- Is that OK
> ?
> Then a use the Windows, START ->  EXECUTE C:\gawk-win\gawk -f ConvertPBM.awk
> test.pbm>  C:\gawk-win\art.out
>
> C:\gawk-win = where my executeble and test.pbm are
>
> I also tried C:\gawk-win\gawk -f ConvertPBM.awk test.pbm>  art.out
>
> But nothing have happened, and no art.out file was created.
>
> Please what am I doing wrong ?
>
> Thanks!!
>
> Claudio.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 2010/5/21 Robertmailto:birmingham_spi...@gmx.net>
> gmx.net>
>
> Yes, his name is Devid Spagni - see
> http://tech.
> groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/message/6928.   He's
> aware of the problems, but I don't think he is actively working on
> TTConv.   He has said that TTConv needs a lot of work.   The original
> Python scripts are here if you fancy sorting them out yourself:
> http://www.mige.
> 
> altervista.org/index.php?mod=Download/Kicad_Utility.
>
> I would agree that it would be nice to have an easy to use import
> facility, preferably from the kicad File menu, but it's a matter of
> finding the time to write it.   The method needs to be cross-platform.
>Graphics import can be done right now (using cross-platform tools),
> but the methods are ugly.   The method I would recommend for bitmaps is
> to convert the image to an ASCII PBM using Gimp, and then use the AWK
> script I re-posted.   Have you tried that?   This is a lot quicker and
> easier than editing someone else's scripts :), even if you have to
> download and install gimp and cygwin.
>
> Robert.
>
>
> On 21/05/2010 07:57, ferraro.giuseppe@
> ymail.com wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>> do You know how is author of TTconv?
>> Is it possible to fix the bug in Your opinion?
>> I think is important for kicad's people.
>> Are You agree?
>> G
>>
>>
>> --- In kicad-users@  yahoogroups.com,
> Robert   wrote:
>>>
>>> That's me, but I didn't write either TTConv or the AWK script.   All I
>>> did was compile the TTConv Python script into a .exe for ease of use by
>>> Windows users (as Windows doesn't come with a Python interpreter).
>>>
>>> I use TTConv to import DXFs.   For bitmaps I prefer to use
>>> raoulduke_esq's AWK script (run using cygwin).   That works nicely, but
>>> you do need to delete anti-aliasing pixels before converting (easy, but
>>> tedious).
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Robert.
>>>
>>> On 20/05/2010 11:59, ferraro.giuse...@... wrote:

 Somebody know how contact brownbrummig member?
 His profile is not available so I can't send him a message.
 The programa that He wrote is a good program but there is a bug and I
> need to speak with him.
 Bye to all

 G

 --- In kicad-users@
> yahoogroups.com, "James"wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In kicad-users@
> yahoogroups.com, "ferraro.giuseppe@"wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>> I'm trying to insert an image in PCB. How can I do?
>> I'm using WINDOWS VERSION, last version.

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Images and logo inside PCB

[Claudio]

So I have give  thanks to both you and him !


Thanks!





2010/5/21 Robert 

> > Thanks for posting your AWK script , I have tried with GAWK-WIN, running
> on
>
> Glad you got it sorted, but it's not my script, so please don't thank me
> for it!   The script was written by raoulduke_esq, who posted it on the
> kicad list.   It was just easier for me to grab it off my PC and repost
> it than go hunting for raoulduke_esq's original post.
>
> Regards,
>
> Robert.
>
> 
>
> Please read the Kicad FAQ in the group files section before posting your
> question.
> Please post your bug reports here. They will be picked up by the creator of
> Kicad.
> Please visit http://www.kicadlib.org for details of how to contribute your
> symbols/modules to the kicad library.
> For building Kicad from source and other development questions visit the
> kicad-devel group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-develYahoo!
> Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Images and logo inside PCB

[kajdas]

You must have downloaded a Cygwin version of gawk which probably contains many 
Cygwin dependencies.
I have gawk-3.1.6-1 that works fine without Cygwin.
You should look for a stand alone version of the program which in my case is 
352kB long.
There are many versions but stand alone version is the key.
Martin

 Claudio  wrote: 

=
I GOT IT !!!

I installed cygwin and did.

Thanks !!!






2010/5/21 Claudio 

> Hi Robert.
>
> Thanks for posting your AWK script , I have tried with GAWK-WIN, running on
> windows.
> I saved your script in text file and called it ConvertPBM.awk <-- Is that
> OK ?
> Then a use the Windows, START -> EXECUTE C:\gawk-win\gawk -f ConvertPBM.awk
> test.pbm > C:\gawk-win\art.out
>
> C:\gawk-win = where my executeble and test.pbm are
>
> I also tried C:\gawk-win\gawk -f ConvertPBM.awk test.pbm > art.out
>
> But nothing have happened, and no art.out file was created.
>
> Please what am I doing wrong ?
>
> Thanks!!
>
> Claudio.

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Images and logo inside PCB

[Jean-Paul Gendner]

Hi,

 

Please (not urgent), may you describe in details all the steps
to convert (under Windows XP) a .jpg file to be able to get it in a pcb ?

 

Regards,

Jean-Paul

 



Jean-Paul Gendner

03.88.27.03.44

  _  

De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la
part de Claudio
Envoyé : vendredi 21 mai 2010 17:27
À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com
Objet : *** SPAM ***Re: [kicad-users] Re: Images and logo inside PCB

 

  

I GOT IT !!!

I installed cygwin and did.

Thanks !!!







2010/5/21 Claudio mailto:listas.arqu...@gmail.com>
gmail.com>

Hi Robert.

Thanks for posting your AWK script , I have tried with GAWK-WIN, running on
windows. 
I saved your script in text file and called it ConvertPBM.awk <-- Is that OK
?
Then a use the Windows, START -> EXECUTE C:\gawk-win\gawk -f ConvertPBM.awk
test.pbm > C:\gawk-win\art.out

C:\gawk-win = where my executeble and test.pbm are

I also tried C:\gawk-win\gawk -f ConvertPBM.awk test.pbm > art.out

But nothing have happened, and no art.out file was created.

Please what am I doing wrong ?

Thanks!!

Claudio.









2010/5/21 Robert mailto:birmingham_spi...@gmx.net>
gmx.net>

Yes, his name is Devid Spagni - see
http://tech. 
groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/message/6928.   He's
aware of the problems, but I don't think he is actively working on
TTConv.   He has said that TTConv needs a lot of work.   The original
Python scripts are here if you fancy sorting them out yourself:
http://www.mige.

altervista.org/index.php?mod=Download/Kicad_Utility.

I would agree that it would be nice to have an easy to use import
facility, preferably from the kicad File menu, but it's a matter of
finding the time to write it.   The method needs to be cross-platform.
  Graphics import can be done right now (using cross-platform tools),
but the methods are ugly.   The method I would recommend for bitmaps is
to convert the image to an ASCII PBM using Gimp, and then use the AWK
script I re-posted.   Have you tried that?   This is a lot quicker and
easier than editing someone else's scripts :), even if you have to
download and install gimp and cygwin.

Robert.


On 21/05/2010 07:57, ferraro.giuseppe@ 
ymail.com wrote:
>
> Hi,
> do You know how is author of TTconv?
> Is it possible to fix the bug in Your opinion?
> I think is important for kicad's people.
> Are You agree?
> G
>
>
> --- In kicad-users@  yahoogroups.com,
Robert  wrote:
>>
>> That's me, but I didn't write either TTConv or the AWK script.   All I
>> did was compile the TTConv Python script into a .exe for ease of use by
>> Windows users (as Windows doesn't come with a Python interpreter).
>>
>> I use TTConv to import DXFs.   For bitmaps I prefer to use
>> raoulduke_esq's AWK script (run using cygwin).   That works nicely, but
>> you do need to delete anti-aliasing pixels before converting (easy, but
>> tedious).
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Robert.
>>
>> On 20/05/2010 11:59, ferraro.giuse...@... wrote:
>>>
>>> Somebody know how contact brownbrummig member?
>>> His profile is not available so I can't send him a message.
>>> The programa that He wrote is a good program but there is a bug and I
need to speak with him.
>>> Bye to all
>>>
>>> G
>>>
>>> --- In kicad-users@ 
yahoogroups.com, "James"   wrote:



 --- In kicad-users@ 
yahoogroups.com, "ferraro.giuseppe@"   wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I'm trying to insert an image in PCB. How can I do?
> I'm using WINDOWS VERSION, last version.
> Bye
> G
>



 I have run into this same problem. It seems there is no direct way to
do this, it would certainly be a very nice feature to have.

>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> Please read the Kicad FAQ in the group files section before posting your
question.
>>> Please post your bug reports here. They will be picked up by the creator
of Kicad.
>>> Please visit http://www.kicadlib  .org for
details of how to contribute your symbols/modules to the kicad library.
>>> For building Kicad from source and other development questions visit the
kicad-devel group at http://groups.

yahoo.com/group/kicad-develYahoo! Groups Links
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>
> Please read the Kic

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Images and logo inside PCB

[Robert]

> Thanks for posting your AWK script , I have tried with GAWK-WIN, running on

Glad you got it sorted, but it's not my script, so please don't thank me 
for it!   The script was written by raoulduke_esq, who posted it on the 
kicad list.   It was just easier for me to grab it off my PC and repost 
it than go hunting for raoulduke_esq's original post.

Regards,

Robert.
No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com 
Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2887 - Release Date: 05/21/10 
07:26:00

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Images and logo inside PCB

[Claudio]

I GOT IT !!!

I installed cygwin and did.

Thanks !!!






2010/5/21 Claudio 

> Hi Robert.
>
> Thanks for posting your AWK script , I have tried with GAWK-WIN, running on
> windows.
> I saved your script in text file and called it ConvertPBM.awk <-- Is that
> OK ?
> Then a use the Windows, START -> EXECUTE C:\gawk-win\gawk -f ConvertPBM.awk
> test.pbm > C:\gawk-win\art.out
>
> C:\gawk-win = where my executeble and test.pbm are
>
> I also tried C:\gawk-win\gawk -f ConvertPBM.awk test.pbm > art.out
>
> But nothing have happened, and no art.out file was created.
>
> Please what am I doing wrong ?
>
> Thanks!!
>
> Claudio.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 2010/5/21 Robert 
>
>> Yes, his name is Devid Spagni - see
>> http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/message/6928.   He's
>> aware of the problems, but I don't think he is actively working on
>> TTConv.   He has said that TTConv needs a lot of work.   The original
>> Python scripts are here if you fancy sorting them out yourself:
>> http://www.mige.altervista.org/index.php?mod=Download/Kicad_Utility.
>>
>> I would agree that it would be nice to have an easy to use import
>> facility, preferably from the kicad File menu, but it's a matter of
>> finding the time to write it.   The method needs to be cross-platform.
>>   Graphics import can be done right now (using cross-platform tools),
>> but the methods are ugly.   The method I would recommend for bitmaps is
>> to convert the image to an ASCII PBM using Gimp, and then use the AWK
>> script I re-posted.   Have you tried that?   This is a lot quicker and
>> easier than editing someone else's scripts :), even if you have to
>> download and install gimp and cygwin.
>>
>> Robert.
>>
>> On 21/05/2010 07:57, ferraro.giuse...@ymail.com wrote:
>> >
>> > Hi,
>> > do You know how is author of TTconv?
>> > Is it possible to fix the bug in Your opinion?
>> > I think is important for kicad's people.
>> > Are You agree?
>> > G
>> >
>> >
>> > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Robert
>>  wrote:
>> >>
>> >> That's me, but I didn't write either TTConv or the AWK script.   All I
>> >> did was compile the TTConv Python script into a .exe for ease of use by
>> >> Windows users (as Windows doesn't come with a Python interpreter).
>> >>
>> >> I use TTConv to import DXFs.   For bitmaps I prefer to use
>> >> raoulduke_esq's AWK script (run using cygwin).   That works nicely, but
>> >> you do need to delete anti-aliasing pixels before converting (easy, but
>> >> tedious).
>> >>
>> >> Regards,
>> >>
>> >> Robert.
>> >>
>> >> On 20/05/2010 11:59, ferraro.giuse...@... wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> Somebody know how contact brownbrummig member?
>> >>> His profile is not available so I can't send him a message.
>> >>> The programa that He wrote is a good program but there is a bug and I
>> need to speak with him.
>> >>> Bye to all
>> >>>
>> >>> G
>> >>>
>> >>> --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "James"   wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>  --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "ferraro.giuseppe@
>> "   wrote:
>> >
>> > Hi,
>> > I'm trying to insert an image in PCB. How can I do?
>> > I'm using WINDOWS VERSION, last version.
>> > Bye
>> > G
>> >
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>  I have run into this same problem. It seems there is no direct way to
>> do this, it would certainly be a very nice feature to have.
>> 
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> 
>> >>>
>> >>> Please read the Kicad FAQ in the group files section before posting
>> your question.
>> >>> Please post your bug reports here. They will be picked up by the
>> creator of Kicad.
>> >>> Please visit http://www.kicadlib.org for details of how to contribute
>> your symbols/modules to the kicad library.
>> >>> For building Kicad from source and other development questions visit
>> the kicad-devel group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-develYahoo!
>> Groups Links
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
>> >>> Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2884 - Release Date:
>> 05/19/10 19:26:00
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>> >>
>> >>
>> >> No virus found in this outgoing message.
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>> 05/19/10 19:26:00
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > 
>> >
>> > Please read the Kicad FAQ in the group files section before posting your
>> question.
>> > Please post your bug reports here. They will be picked up by the creator
>> of Kicad.
>> > Please visit http://www.kicadlib.org for details of how to contribute
>> your symbols/modules to the kicad library.
>> > For building Kicad from source and other development questions visit the
>> kicad-devel group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-develYahoo!
>> Groups Links
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > No virus found in this incoming message.
>> > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
>> > Version: 9.0.819 

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Images and logo inside PCB

[Claudio]

Hi Robert.

Thanks for posting your AWK script , I have tried with GAWK-WIN, running on
windows.
I saved your script in text file and called it ConvertPBM.awk <-- Is that OK
?
Then a use the Windows, START -> EXECUTE C:\gawk-win\gawk -f ConvertPBM.awk
test.pbm > C:\gawk-win\art.out

C:\gawk-win = where my executeble and test.pbm are

I also tried C:\gawk-win\gawk -f ConvertPBM.awk test.pbm > art.out

But nothing have happened, and no art.out file was created.

Please what am I doing wrong ?

Thanks!!

Claudio.








2010/5/21 Robert 

> Yes, his name is Devid Spagni - see
> http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/message/6928.   He's
> aware of the problems, but I don't think he is actively working on
> TTConv.   He has said that TTConv needs a lot of work.   The original
> Python scripts are here if you fancy sorting them out yourself:
> http://www.mige.altervista.org/index.php?mod=Download/Kicad_Utility.
>
> I would agree that it would be nice to have an easy to use import
> facility, preferably from the kicad File menu, but it's a matter of
> finding the time to write it.   The method needs to be cross-platform.
>   Graphics import can be done right now (using cross-platform tools),
> but the methods are ugly.   The method I would recommend for bitmaps is
> to convert the image to an ASCII PBM using Gimp, and then use the AWK
> script I re-posted.   Have you tried that?   This is a lot quicker and
> easier than editing someone else's scripts :), even if you have to
> download and install gimp and cygwin.
>
> Robert.
>
> On 21/05/2010 07:57, ferraro.giuse...@ymail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> > do You know how is author of TTconv?
> > Is it possible to fix the bug in Your opinion?
> > I think is important for kicad's people.
> > Are You agree?
> > G
> >
> >
> > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Robert
>  wrote:
> >>
> >> That's me, but I didn't write either TTConv or the AWK script.   All I
> >> did was compile the TTConv Python script into a .exe for ease of use by
> >> Windows users (as Windows doesn't come with a Python interpreter).
> >>
> >> I use TTConv to import DXFs.   For bitmaps I prefer to use
> >> raoulduke_esq's AWK script (run using cygwin).   That works nicely, but
> >> you do need to delete anti-aliasing pixels before converting (easy, but
> >> tedious).
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >>
> >> Robert.
> >>
> >> On 20/05/2010 11:59, ferraro.giuse...@... wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Somebody know how contact brownbrummig member?
> >>> His profile is not available so I can't send him a message.
> >>> The programa that He wrote is a good program but there is a bug and I
> need to speak with him.
> >>> Bye to all
> >>>
> >>> G
> >>>
> >>> --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "James"   wrote:
> 
> 
> 
>  --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "ferraro.giuseppe@
> "   wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> > I'm trying to insert an image in PCB. How can I do?
> > I'm using WINDOWS VERSION, last version.
> > Bye
> > G
> >
> 
> 
> 
>  I have run into this same problem. It seems there is no direct way to
> do this, it would certainly be a very nice feature to have.
> 
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> 
> >>>
> >>> Please read the Kicad FAQ in the group files section before posting
> your question.
> >>> Please post your bug reports here. They will be picked up by the
> creator of Kicad.
> >>> Please visit http://www.kicadlib.org for details of how to contribute
> your symbols/modules to the kicad library.
> >>> For building Kicad from source and other development questions visit
> the kicad-devel group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-develYahoo!
> Groups Links
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> No virus found in this incoming message.
> >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> >>> Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2884 - Release Date:
> 05/19/10 19:26:00
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >> No virus found in this outgoing message.
> >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> >> Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2884 - Release Date: 05/19/10
> 19:26:00
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 
> >
> > Please read the Kicad FAQ in the group files section before posting your
> question.
> > Please post your bug reports here. They will be picked up by the creator
> of Kicad.
> > Please visit http://www.kicadlib.org for details of how to contribute
> your symbols/modules to the kicad library.
> > For building Kicad from source and other development questions visit the
> kicad-devel group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-develYahoo!
> Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > No virus found in this incoming message.
> > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> > Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2885 - Release Date: 05/20/10
> 07:26:00
> >
>
> 
>
> Please read the Kicad FAQ in the group files section before posting your
> question.
> Please post your bug reports here. They will be pick

[kicad-users] Re: Schematics corruption with EESchema?

[lynchaj]

--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "jean-pierre.char...@..." 
 wrote:
>
> lynchaj a écrit :
> >  
> >
> >
> > Hi! Thanks! I am using EEschema version build 2010-04-19 23xx-unstable
> >
> > I recently upgraded EEschema to try to fix this problem but it remains.
> >
> > I am using WinXP home 32 bit.
> >
> Are you sure the ALPACA.sch file was created from the scratch.
> It sounds like a copy outside Eschema of a file used in a complex 
> hierarchy, and never reannotated.
> (There is a lot of garbage relative to successive annotations inside a 
> complex hierarchy in this file).
> 
> You can easily fix annotation issues (at least if you do not have 
> already created a board) by clearing annotion and reannotate (Annotation 
> dialog)
> 
> -- 
> Jean-Pierre CHARRAS
> 
> Maître de conférences
> Directeur d'études 2ieme année.
> Génie Electrique et Informatique Industrielle 2
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Hi!  Yes, I entered the ALPACA schematic completely by hand, from scratch, in 
EEschema.  I reannotated it once for the top half (Z80 SBC, CTC, SIO/0, IDE, 
etc) and assigned footprints with CVPCB to the components.  

Later on, I entered the bottom half (uPD7220) circuit in EEschema the same way 
and that's where the problems started.  I was able to fix the schematic by 
manually editting the file to replace the U?'s with the appropriate Uxx values.

There seems to be something funny going on with devices keeping their 
annotations in EEschema although I have no idea what.  If I am the only person 
seeing this anomaly then maybe it is something I am doing?  I pick and place 
each component separately without using cut and paste.

I hope this helps!  Thanks and have a nice day!

Andrew Lynch

[kicad-users] Re: New to KiCad

[nickoatley]

if the pin is bidirectional, then define it as bidirectional :)

If it really could be anything, then define it as unspecified.

Nick.

--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, yukku yukkoo  wrote:
>
> Hi,
>  
> The only thing to watch out for is that when you've defined the Vcc pin to be 
> a "power" pin, it needs to be driven from a power source. On this simple 
> design, the power is coming in from the connector, which of course should 
> have all pins as "passive". You therefore need to add a "pwr_flag" from the 
> power ports list to tell Kicad that it's ok.
> Kicad is a very useful software, and I tried to do a circuit with 386EX in 
> it. But I ran into problems where the pins were defined as bidirectional or 
> had multiple uses. How do I represent such pins on Kicad ?
> 
> Yukku
>

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Schematics corruption with EESchema?

[jean-pierre.char...@gipsa-lab.inpg.fr]

lynchaj a écrit :
>  
>
>
> Hi! Thanks! I am using EEschema version build 2010-04-19 23xx-unstable
>
> I recently upgraded EEschema to try to fix this problem but it remains.
>
> I am using WinXP home 32 bit.
>
Are you sure the ALPACA.sch file was created from the scratch.
It sounds like a copy outside Eschema of a file used in a complex 
hierarchy, and never reannotated.
(There is a lot of garbage relative to successive annotations inside a 
complex hierarchy in this file).

You can easily fix annotation issues (at least if you do not have 
already created a board) by clearing annotion and reannotate (Annotation 
dialog)

-- 
Jean-Pierre CHARRAS

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Directeur d'études 2ieme année.
Génie Electrique et Informatique Industrielle 2
Institut Universitaire de Technologie 1 de Grenoble
BP 67, 38402 St Martin d'Heres Cedex

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Rue de la Houille Blanche
38400 Saint Martin d'Heres

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Images and logo inside PCB

[Robert]

Yes, his name is Devid Spagni - see
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/message/6928.   He's
aware of the problems, but I don't think he is actively working on
TTConv.   He has said that TTConv needs a lot of work.   The original
Python scripts are here if you fancy sorting them out yourself:
http://www.mige.altervista.org/index.php?mod=Download/Kicad_Utility.

I would agree that it would be nice to have an easy to use import
facility, preferably from the kicad File menu, but it's a matter of
finding the time to write it.   The method needs to be cross-platform.
   Graphics import can be done right now (using cross-platform tools),
but the methods are ugly.   The method I would recommend for bitmaps is
to convert the image to an ASCII PBM using Gimp, and then use the AWK
script I re-posted.   Have you tried that?   This is a lot quicker and
easier than editing someone else's scripts :), even if you have to
download and install gimp and cygwin.

Robert.

On 21/05/2010 07:57, ferraro.giuse...@ymail.com wrote:
>
> Hi,
> do You know how is author of TTconv?
> Is it possible to fix the bug in Your opinion?
> I think is important for kicad's people.
> Are You agree?
> G
>
>
> --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Robert  wrote:
>>
>> That's me, but I didn't write either TTConv or the AWK script.   All I
>> did was compile the TTConv Python script into a .exe for ease of use by
>> Windows users (as Windows doesn't come with a Python interpreter).
>>
>> I use TTConv to import DXFs.   For bitmaps I prefer to use
>> raoulduke_esq's AWK script (run using cygwin).   That works nicely, but
>> you do need to delete anti-aliasing pixels before converting (easy, but
>> tedious).
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Robert.
>>
>> On 20/05/2010 11:59, ferraro.giuse...@... wrote:
>>>
>>> Somebody know how contact brownbrummig member?
>>> His profile is not available so I can't send him a message.
>>> The programa that He wrote is a good program but there is a bug and I need 
>>> to speak with him.
>>> Bye to all
>>>
>>> G
>>>
>>> --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "James"   wrote:



 --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "ferraro.giuseppe@" 
   wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I'm trying to insert an image in PCB. How can I do?
> I'm using WINDOWS VERSION, last version.
> Bye
> G
>



 I have run into this same problem. It seems there is no direct way to do 
 this, it would certainly be a very nice feature to have.

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