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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
  • Put into folder in KiCad projects pyScripts folder

KiCad BOM Icon.PNG

  • Add link to script in KiCad

KiCad BOM Select.PNG

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

Panelizing

SPICE Simulation

Create Footprints Using FreeCAD

"Standard" Footprints

1/8 W resistor footprint

  • Part on PCB

Resistor EighthWatt Footprint.PNG

  • KiCad v6 footprint
Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal

1/4 W resistor footprint

  • Part on PCB

Resistor QuarterWatt CCA.PNG

  • KiCad v6 footprint
Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal

Cap, 0.2" pitch

  • Part on PCB

Cap 200millPitch.PNG

  • KiCad v6 footprint
Capacitor_THT:C_Rect_L7.0mm_W3.5mm_P5.00mm
  • KiCad v5 footprint
Capacitors_ThroughHole:C_Rect_L7_W3.5_P5