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Revision as of 07:31, 14 February 2026
Introduction
- LibrePCB
- kiCAD
Kicad Tutorial
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Workflow (a project-based workflow)
- drawing a schematic: Schematic Editor. Which components are in the design and how they are connected.
- custom symbols may need to be created if appropriate symbols aren't available.
- footprints are also selected for each component
- laying out a circuit board: PCB Editor
- footprints are the copper pads that match the pins on a physical component
- editing symbols: Symbol Editor
- editing footprints: Footprint Editor
1. Schematics. Connect through
- lines. (Gets complicated.)
- network labels.
- hierarchical labels. (Multiple worksheets.)
- global labels.
Arduino Uno custom shield
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The connectors are already available at the Templates.
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The values can be edited by E key.
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Copy the labels and the text and rectangle
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Cut the wires from the unused connectors.
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Some of the sensors are already in the kiCAD library. SO it is easy to include into the system.
File → New Project From Template → Arduino Uno
