KiCad

Notes on Running KiCad

Some misc. stuff

Custom BOM Python Script (KiCad 6)

• Goal: Create a BOM that requires minimal manual editing to use on MediaWiki webpage
• Script adds Datasheet path to Description
• Creates .csv file in the folder where the schematic is located
• LandBoardsBOM.py - our BOM script that runs from "Generate Bill of Materials..." in KiCad Schematic Editor
  • Also requires files from the KiCad installation
    • kicad_netlist_reader.py
    • kicad_utils.py
• Put into folder in KiCad projects pyScripts folder

• Add link to script in KiCad

• Edit in spreadsheet program
• Use pyCSVtoMWTable to create MediaWiki format output

Panelizing

• How to panelize KiCAD designs for free
  • GerberTools
    • GerberPanelizer

SPICE Simulation

• Tutorial: ngspice simulation in KiCad/Eeschema

"Standard" Footprints

1/8 W resistor footprint

• Part on PCB

• KiCad v6 footprint

Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal

1/4 W resistor footprint

• Part on PCB

• KiCad v6 footprint

Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal

Cap, 0.2" pitch

• Part on PCB

• KiCad v6 footprint

Capacitor_THT:C_Rect_L7.0mm_W3.5mm_P5.00mm

• KiCad v5 footprint

Capacitors_ThroughHole:C_Rect_L7_W3.5_P5