-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On 08/06/2010 10:04 PM, Vesa Solonen wrote: > On Fri, 6 Aug 2010, Alex G wrote: > >> I've been struck by Kicad's lack of all but the most basic footprints. >> As such, I have started drawing some footprints, and would like to get >> them into the official Kicad release ASAP. > > I might put some prerelease directory for unchecked libraries, but I > fear no symbol-footprint associations will get there. Maybe I'll spend > my sunday pondering the library structure. Any ideas from everybody are > appreciated. In short form, please. > >> Here's a short list of the footprints I'm currently working on >> >> TDFN-EP 6, 8, 10, and 14 pin >> This is a 3x3mm package, and I also have a basic 3D model for it >> More info on this package at: >> http://pdfserv.maxim-ic.com/package_dwgs/21-0137.PDF > > This is definitely something to be added to the generating script for: > http://www.uni-c.dtu.dk/~univind/kicad/oaa_smd_qfn.brd > >> Sharp S202S02 - Solid-State relay >> I have a beta 3D-model and footprint for this. >> More at: >> http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/docs/prod/compshop/400-00053Datasheet.pdf >> >> >> Molex Micro-fit connectors >> Nothing yet here, but am plannig to get footprints and 3D models for the >> entire line (SMD and throughhole; single-row and double-row). >> (Luckily, Molex provides 3D models for these). >> http://www.molex.com/molex/common/staticLoader.jsp?fileName=/cmc_upload/0/000/0-8/368/w-b-matrix/wtb-matrix.html&pageTitle=Introduction&chanName=family&channel=products&key=microfit_30 >> > > With these I'm happy with hand drawn stuff, but for the connectors I'd > suggest working with Oyvind. Just in case a scripted way can be > developed easily enough. I've used those SSRs with just very rudimentary > fooprint, so I thank you in advance :) > I've forwarded the discussion to Oyvind. Took some time as Gmail IMAP/SMTP was down for several hours. I'll see what he has to say, and get back as soon as I hear from him.
>> As you may tell by now, I am the definition of noob. >> I draw the footprints with Inventor, export them as IGES, import the >> IGES in FreeCAD, export it as .obj, and finally import that into Wings >> 3D. >> I'm not very good with applying colors, so help from someone with more >> experience is greatly appreciated. >> >> I've been hearing some fuss about a scripted approach to generating >> footprints. Does anyone have examples on that? > > Please take a look at http://www.uni-c.dtu.dk/~univind/kicad/ > >> Then, how do I get the files to the right place? Can I just attach them >> to the emails, or should I rather upload them to a public place and only >> send the link? > > Kicad-newlib on Launchpad for bigger work, but ocassional stuff is fine > on the list or even directly to me. Ping on the list first is a good > practice. > >> There's also a question on 3D-modles for packages that don't have >> protruding pins, such as TDFN. Should I draw the pins on the model, or >> will a rectangular box do? This is more a matter of aestethics. I'm not >> lazy, just trying to avoid extra work if it has no meaning. > > Again I'd like to point you to Oydvind's work. > >> I've been hearing discussions about a format change for library files. I >> think that getting the footprints in properly with the current format, >> and then converting them if/when that happens is the best choice. Having >> to import several libraries in each project is time consuming, and it >> would be nice to have them in the default install. > > I'm leaning towards incomplete newlib as a branch in release library. > Just a bunch of symbols with coherent style, footprints and 3D without > association data. When file format features get ready, we'll start > actual component specific data gathering for pin/part swap etc. When the > branch is strong enough we may chop the old trunk away. Any objections > to that? > If that means that the footprints will be in the official release, no objection. We can always add the associations later. Alex -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2.0.14 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Fedora - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJMXK5pAAoJEOYeVCFxnjTcs5wIALxqIamrIQooWvlZ5BLz7HlE DjTf7gYBo5mf1/O2pY4cFROb2g7n55PX6B9FtxZD6kg99n92PCR+BlevqD4NjBY4 Li1Tlfu4QRhpbkmNn2TR9hKRfUigOhuxnbQOq4q7jsHI1oxk1TTLCVKcZwKqjTdo 6ubIif2atfPjQU+HOOfbc7d6zDq47ywa8onpIjPWl2pZO/BTCUXbMBrAPtCm7mbh hBMHPJPQfOfLCMPB01sbbHZLKDUGBHTM+/e47Uc9XGS8sjF2RIyA7JUly8rYuJv+ IK0BF+n4Pu48yutqhVVUGorZwzUtGapowTnaV5yTViqzqyEGSSCO8TN+rfT0se8= =InjH -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
