--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "anders.gustafsson99"
> One thing though.. I sem to be able to change the size, but not the
> shape, ie if I want all pads to be rectangular and not round.
Nothing happens when I try.
>
If you open the .brd file (which is in fact an ascii file), you will
recog
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Pedro Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> In figures Im91, Img142 and Img220 global labels are floating (or
dangling)
> while in Img122 they are connected to a net with a wire.
Just to avoid confusion: I've not used global labels, but hierarchical
pins. Global
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "Geert Vancompernolle"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Please, let me know any progress.
>
> Will do!
Hi Pedro,
As promised, I did some investigation/experiment with my electrical
design and verified with the net list, as you sug
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Pedro Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I do not understand either the logic.
Well, that makes two of us now... ;-)
> You should have warnings always or never but not sometimes.
I fully agree. It's one way or the other, but a mixed combination
that seems O
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Pedro Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> so the only thing you need are different names for different nets.
That's perfectly clear, Pedro. You've confirmed my assumption.
Case closed... :-)
Best rgds,
--Geert
Hi,
Sometimes, it's necessary to use isolating components to isolate one
part of a circuit from another. In my case, I want to isolate the
processor (FoxBoard) from the rest of my circuit.
One of the items to physically (or do I have to call it
"galvanically"?) separate from each other, is the
Having trouble with the logic behind labels.
Hi,
I'm currently having a root sheet which contains some 8 sub sheets (one
of the sub sheets also contains two "sub sub sheets".
I took the following screen shot of my KiCad EeSchema project:
http://img221.imageshack.us/my.php?image=labelissuesrw0.p
Hi,
I want to create pads with a pad drill size of 1 mm and a pad size of
1.8 mm (round shape). So, the first thing I did was switching from
inches to mm.
When I type in the values 1.0 and 1.8 for Pad DrillX and Pad Size
respectively in the Pad Settings dialogue box, the system accepts the
value
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "psmoreton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> When I did this in KiCAD, it misses devices. If I place shorter wire
> segments between each part, it works fine.
Also in KiCad, you can draw a long wire along connections of
components. There's no need to use shorter wi
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "tom_iphi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> in CVpcb I get a list of modules for each component.
> How can I find out for a specific displayed module, in which library it
> can be found?
>
> Problem: I have created a new module and I see it in CVpcb, but
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "tom_iphi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> in CVpcb I get a list of modules for each component.
> How can I find out for a specific displayed module, in which library it
> can be found?
>
> Problem: I have created a new module and I see it in CVpcb, but
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, jean-pierre charras
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> This is 4 steps way:
> 1 - Run eeschema (or pcbnew), open preferences menu and click on
"Create
> Hotkey config file".
> 2 - With a text editor, change hotkey values (there are comments to do
> that within the
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, jean-pierre charras
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> This is 4 steps way:
> 1 - Run eeschema (or pcbnew), open preferences menu and click on
"Create
> Hotkey config file".
> 2 - With a text editor, change hotkey values (there are comments to do
> that within the
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "barkerben" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Secondly, and less importantly, does anyone know how/if I can toggle
> which layers are visible (rather than just active) in the PCB editor
> to help avoid things getting jumbled?
If the question is still relevant, here's
Hi,
I'm currently busy creating a new component: the MCP23017 from
MicroChip, which is a 16 bit IO expander.
This device is quite powerful in configuration. For instance, you can
use ports GPA and GPB of the IO expander as 2 8-bit ports or 1
16-bit port.
Also, it has two interrupt pins (one for
Hi,
When you put the mouse pointer over a button in the 3D viewer, the
tooltip is shown in a normal fashion (takes about 5 seconds before the
tooltip disappears, which is a normal behaviour).
However, the moment you start to hoover over the buttons, the tooltip
is shown only for a fraction of a s
Hi Remy,
> A lot of problems appear with my old PCBs, when I try to print them
> in .ps files for example, and some other problems.
Do I understand you well that you *do* have problems with the release
20080715, when you try to (re)use old schematics and PCB's?
That would mean there *are* proble
Hi,
I've not been using KiCAD for a while now (> 6 months), but I've
followed "from the sideline" the posts on both KiCAD development and
user groups here.
My question: what's the current status on the Windows distribution? I
see quite a bit of potential problems with the 2008-07-15 version.
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Nagy László <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Ãdv Minden magyarnyelvű felhasználónak!
>
> Felajánlom csevegésre a fórumomat a kicad-del ismerkedÅ`knek és
> érdeklÅ`dÅ`knek, no meg a profiknak is.
>
http://www.startolj.hu/elektronika/forum/index.php?acti
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Nagy László <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> How to count all pads in kicad brd?
> How to generate report unrouted pads?
>
> Thanks
>
> Regards
> biglacko
>
See this thread:
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/message/1067
Best rgds,
-
> > And I also think you should add PWR_FLAG (I'm not sure on that one).
> >
> > B.
>
Keep in mind that you MUST have a power flag on both GND and +V once
(= one time) in your schematic. Otherwise, you will keep on having
warnings when running the ERC.
In case you're having a multisheet project,
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Roger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Copy component works well for duplicating components on a sheet, but
> what about copying components or bocks onto other sheets? i.e. is there
> any clipboard support?
>
> I have not got round to looking at the source yet,
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, David Gravereaux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> For 6.3, you can add:
>
> Alberta Printed Circuits
> http://www.apcircuits.com
>
> They are located in Alberta, Canada and have a very quick
turn-around time
> (usually three days including shipping) and accept jo
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "Brian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone, Could someone please help me with downloading Kicad
> from the best site, Also need help with everything I need as I'm not
> to good when it comes to an ftp site with a dir folder.
> Am running WinXP "Sorry a
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "apluscw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> One of the engineers did discover that you can change the definition
> in the library and the changes then carry over when you place that
> part in the future, though there is no link back to the library, so no
> previo
Has been addressed already. See
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/message/1174.
That was the first "annoying" thing (and so far, the last one... ;-) )
regarding KiCad.
I'm experimenting now with modifying the code to have the "C" indeed
be the shortcut for copying the component fast
First off, it would have been better to start a new thread regarding
this subject. Now it's a bit "vanishing" into the other (unrelated)
thread...
Next to this, I've already touched this subject a while ago (see
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/message/1376). Pls. go
through it and
Has been handled recently: go to the overall KiCad project manager and
click the "Browse" button.
The last item ("Select Editor") defines the editor you want to use.
Best rgds,
--Geert
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, David Gravereaux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> What's the config setting
You most probably forgot the power flags. You have to connect such
flag once to the + supply and once to the GND.
Click on the right menu tab (the one starting with the arrow) on the
GND symbol (4th icon) and then select PWR_FLAG from the list of
components in that lib. Connect that symbol to bo
Hi
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "ee_smajors" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Geert,
>
> Thanks much for the insight into the registry Yes that is where
> the text editor choice is stored (or the "Default List Browser", as it
> is referred to in the BOM creation dialog box.
>
> After mu
Hi,
When using the EeSchema or PcbNew programs, the moment you have placed
components they appear in the history list.
However, when you shut down the application(s) and restart them again,
your "history" is lost.
Is there a way to save the history, so that it can be re-used the next
time?
Best
Have a look in the registry and look for something like this:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\kicad\kicad_common]
"module_doc_file"="pcbnew/footprints.pdf"
"Editor"="D:\\WinApps\\Utilities\\Editors\\Notepad++\\notepad++.exe"
Remove the line pointing to the editor and restart KiCad.
It should again a
Hi Charles,
That's great! This connector is already "ready-made". Excellent.
Now I can use this connector in my design to represent the FoxBoard.
Thanks very much for pointing this one out.
Best rgds,
--Geert
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "rohchar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> You can
t to
your new
> power library? For me, power.lib comes before my newly created power
> library.
>
> Thanks,
> David
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Geert Vancompernolle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2006 7:38 AM
> To: kicad
ike you proposed, is OK. I can for the time being
tell KiCad most of the pins are not used yet by assigning them a "not
connected" label.
Best rgds,
--Geert
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "Geert Vancompernolle"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Than
ow straight headers ? You can do same as
> above, or better, create your specific symbol and a module including
> the 4 fixing holes.
> Your board can than be used like another component.
>
> Regards,
> Charles.
>
> --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "Geert Vancomper
Hi,
I would like to represent a "ready made" PCB (FoxBoard, for the ones
interested...), which has the following functionality:
- 2x USB connection
- 1x Ethernet connection
- 1x RS232 connection
- 1x BabyAtx supply connector
I was thinking to create a separate sheet on the root sheet, but can I
Something else which might have played a role in your way of working:
Have you tried to remove the power symbol which is present in the
power lib?
I did some exercise again after your post and my reply and tried to
have an own +12V power supply.
I followed the procedure as explained in my previo
Hi David,
You said:
> It appears this is a bug. As the code is currently written, the power
> symbols must reside in a library named "power.lib".
I don't think this is true. I'm currently composing my own library
too, to get rid of all the other redundant libraries and to have a
more efficient
kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "Geert Vancompernolle"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I've almost finished my PCB and now I see the PCB manufacturer is
> asking for drill holes that do not match the ones I've used.
>
> I've currently used 0.032
Hi,
I've almost finished my PCB and now I see the PCB manufacturer is
asking for drill holes that do not match the ones I've used.
I've currently used 0.032" for the drill hole diameter, while it
should be 0.035" (my mistake, should have looked first, I know...).
The pad itself is for most comp
Hi,
Is there already some improvement on this feature?
Some PCB manufactures are putting a limit on the amount of holes on
your PCB. If you exceed that limit, you have to pay a small extra fee.
Therefore, it would be very interesting to quickly know how much holes
you have on your PCB.
The way
Hi,
I think 'Add Mires' is meant to be used as references for your PCB
film, not for mounting holes on your PCB.
I think the translation to English has not been done for this
function, since "mire" in French means "aiming point" (like in aiming
at something when you visit a shooting booth on a fa
Well, the fish who "babels" did quite a good job! At least, I
recognise clearly the message Vincent wrote in his mother tongue
(being French).
Although it's a bit "hairy", it's doable... ;-)
And for the Dutch speaking people (while we're anyhow busy), it looks
like this (to avoid misunderstanding
in
> the net list.
>
> Thank you,
> Timothy S. Carter
> Engineer
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> From: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
> Behalf Of Geert Vancompernolle
> Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 8:45 AM
> To: kicad-use
Hi,
Personally, I don't think this is a good idea. My mother tongue is
also not English (I'm Belgian), but English is a language that is
at least understood for the majority of (engineering) people on this
planet.
I'm afraid things will diverge into different directions and in the
end this newsgr
Hi,
Personally, I don't think this is a good idea. My mother tongue is
also not English (I'm Belgian), but this English is a language that is
at least understood for the majority of (engineering) people on this
planet.
I'm afraid things will diverge into different directions and in the
end this
Preferences | Libs and Dir.Then select Add in the next screen and navigate to/select the lib you downloaded.Best rgds,--Geert--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "spikexxl42" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>> How can I use a downloaded library in EESchem. Extracting in Folder> does not help.> > Greeti
1 and 2 as '1' and likewise 3 and 4 as '4', this should make them
connect in
> the net list.
>
> Thank you,
> Timothy S. Carter
> Engineer
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> From: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
&
Hi,
I have a switch with 4 contacts:
+---+
1 --O---O-- 2
| |
3 --O---O-- 4
+---+
Contacts 1 and 2 are always connected internally into the switch. The
same for contacts 3 and 4.
When pressing the switch button, then contacts 1/2 are connected with
co
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Ian bell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Better look for an answer in the kicad development gtoup - link at the
> bootom of this email.
>
> Ian
>
Yep, you're right. Sorry for posting it here...
Best rgds,
--Geert
Please read the Kicad FAQ in the group
Hi,In the help of KiCAD, I see the following:The "Insert" key allows a duplication of the last element created.How do I have to interpret this? Is this based on EeSchema (which is my assumption)?Anyhow, I tried the following:Select a component (say, a resistor)Place the componentAfter placement
Hi,
When placing components of the same type, one has always to reselect
the component in the history list of the "Add components" dialogue box
("components selection" is the correct name of the dialogue box).
Is there a way to avoid this?
A better approach would be:
When placing the componen
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "Phil Covington" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "yajeed2000" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> >
> > Hi Phil,
> > Lit window productions does wxVisualSetup, a tool that integrates
> > wxWidgets into .NET 2003.
> > This maybe useful
Hi,
I'm experimenting with the hierarchical possibilities of the application.
I just tried out a sheet with a global label. However, I can't find
back how to change/move a global label.
With a hierarchial pin, that doesn't seem to be a problem: the popup
menu presents the possibility to do modi
Hi,
Is there a way to pan left/right/up/down (all 4 applications:
eeschema, pcbnew, gerber and cvpcb) by using the mouse wheel and a
button (for instance, the Ctrl button)?
Similar applications (for instance, Altium) have this feature and I
find this very, very handy.
By selecting Ctrl+mouse whe
Hi,
Just recently "discoverd" KiCad and I must say this is an amazing tool.
Played around a bit (followed the tutorial) and it can withstand in many
perspectives the very expensive other schematic and layout tools.
Great job done by Jean-Pierre Charras! And he has been very generous to
give thi
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