Re: [kicad-users] Re: Stitching ground planes with vias

2010-06-16 Thread Dan Andersson
No, don't "stich" v ia's. Add grounding ( RF ) via's as the final touch. Make a backup of your PCB BEFORE adding grounding via's. ( It's a paion removing 200 via's... ) Just switch off DRC and add away. //Dan, M0DFI On Wednesday 16 June 2010 12:57:06

Re: [kicad-users] Export to which Spice?

2010-05-26 Thread Dan Andersson
DS instead. Agilent ADS costs many 10K's of $. Another way is to generate netlist's for "SPLICE". Splice is a mixed mode simulator and as such, handles both digital and analog simulation slightly better than Spice. //Dan, M0DFI On Tuesday 25 May 2010 18:47:46 you wrote:

Re: [kicad-users] Re: How to Match two sides of Board with Gerber files

2010-05-20 Thread Dan Andersson
On Thursday 20 May 2010 15:35:19 you wrote: > Thanks Dan > The "Offset adjust for drill and place" option changes dimensions to > relative to that point. I knew I was missing something simple > > George George, I'm playing with a CNC from www.

Re: [kicad-users] How to Match two sides of Board with Gerber files

2010-05-20 Thread Dan Andersson
number of cheap Gerber >> Gcode converters you can download and test before purchase. //Dan, M0DFI On Thursday 20 May 2010 01:33:18 you wrote: > I want to mill my own boards an I never found a program to do the > conversion to G-code so I am writing my own. I am converting Gerber fi

Re: [kicad-users] Solder mask - paste mask size deltas

2010-05-08 Thread Dan Andersson
red. There are absolutely no excuse for NOT doing it for parts we share and upload. Regards Dan, M0DFI Please read the Kicad FAQ in the group files section before posting your question. Please post your bug reports here. They will be picked up by the creato

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Gerber files

2010-05-05 Thread Dan Andersson
On Wednesday 05 May 2010 22:56:54 you wrote: > Hello Dan. > > > I have had many cards made at pcb houses as well. > > My problem started with a CNC milling machine and the conversion of Kicad > > gerber files to gcode. > > This means, the drill file for the

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Gerber files

2010-05-05 Thread Dan Andersson
Good question. I have had many cards made at pcb houses as well. My problem started with a CNC milling machine and the conversion of Kicad gerber files to gcode. I will have to take a look at the problem so I'm out listening for any other's with similar problems. //Dan On Wednes

[kicad-users] Re: Gerber files

2010-05-05 Thread Dan Andersson
ith gerber data. Unfortunately, this shows mostly with larger gerber files... This sounds all a bit diffuse, I know. I just want to highlight the possibility of bad gerber output. //Dan, M0DFI

Re: [kicad-users] Re: linux problem

2010-03-24 Thread Dan Andersson
u run a really exotic distro... Regards Dan, M0DFI On Wednesday 24 March 2010 16:02:15 bernd.wiebus wrote: > Hello Dan. > > > > I installed a program called "ps2pdf" > > I think "ps2pdf" is not a program, but a script for steering the program > &

Re: [kicad-users] linux problem

2010-03-24 Thread Dan Andersson
See to that you make PostScript plots. I installed a program called"ps2pdf" This creates very very nice PDF files in colour. Best Regards Dan Andersson/ M0DFI On Wednesday 24 March 2010 13:29:48 mancapit wrote: > Hi , > i'm sorry for my english , i have installed on

Re: [kicad-users] copy component from schematic to library editor

2010-02-01 Thread Dan Andersson
ks! > Nope, you're wrong Tom. If you can see them, they are there. If I install a new KiCad without the VNWA2 libs and modules correctly copied, I see it in the schema or pcb drawing. Catch me on skype for a cgat. /Dan Please read the Kicad F

Re: [kicad-users] topological autorouter integration with KiCAD

2009-12-02 Thread Dan Andersson
ul of what yu can do with your design! //Dan, M0DFI On Wednesday 02 Dec 2009 03:08:25 lynchaj wrote: > Hi! Thanks for making KiCAD. It is a great program and I use it often to > make PCBs for the N8VEM homebrew computer project. > > I recently came across an interestin

[kicad-users] Scanning PCB's into Kicad possible ?

2009-12-01 Thread Dan Roganti
hello, Is it possible to scan an existing PCB from an old design and have Kicad read this file (jpeg?) in order to create a gerber file output to make new ones ? I have some old designs from 30+yrs ago which I like to bring back to life. thanks =Dan -- http://home.comcast.net/~ragooman

[kicad-users] Re: Schema has changed - Correct procedure to revise board?

2009-07-31 Thread Dan
o have it delete old tracks and components. This will leave everything that hasn't changed in place, and you'll have some new components you need to place and route for. Hope this helps. Dan --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "anders.gustafsson99" wrote: > > The boar

[kicad-users] Re: Feature request: Hard metric

2009-07-09 Thread Dan
nsively in certain industries such as in the manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and for tolerance specifications on hydraulic cylinders." Apparently, the PCB industry hasn't adopted "thou", since every time I look at some Chinese PCB maker's website, they use mil

[kicad-users] Re: Feature request: Hard metric

2009-07-09 Thread Dan
nents without so much slop on the metric ones. Why does Kicad even have this soft-metric thing? If I want English, I'll select English. If I select mm, that means I'm working with a part designed in metric, and I need metric. Dan --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, al davis wrot

[kicad-users] Re: Promoting Kicad - make some of your projects free

2009-05-14 Thread Dan
, but #2 is easily OpenOffice.org, and not some proprietary suite like Lotus. Dan --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "dandumit" wrote: > > Comparing with Eagle I consider Kicad far better. > > But what makes Eagle to be so spread on net ? One answer is that you can fi

Re: [kicad-users] KICAD success stories ?

2009-04-20 Thread Dan Andersson
Do a Google search on DG8SAQ or/and the VNWA2 Vector Analyzer. The pcb is visible on some photo's. The pcb and all the schematics where done with KiCad. //Dan, M0DFI On Monday 20 April 2009 15:24:42 Lothar Behrens wrote: > Hi, > > is there any resource for success stories abo

Re: [kicad-users] Re: ubuntu installation?

2009-03-27 Thread Dan Andersson
It's "good practice" to copy it to /usr/local Only Windooze users place it in the local path... //Dan, M0DFI On Friday 27 March 2009 11:35:42 stefaca666 wrote: > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Danilo Uccelli wrote: > > 2009/3/26 stefaca666 > > > >

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Fiducilas

2009-03-11 Thread Dan Andersson
On Tuesday 10 March 2009 23:37:16 oecherexpat wrote: > Hi Dan, > > > When designing the ring, see to that it is "connected" to an unused > > component part. This way, the zone filler will avoid it. > > You mean like a pad? How can I connect it to a signal? It is n

Re: [kicad-users] Fiducilas

2009-03-09 Thread Dan Andersson
at it is "connected" to an unused component part. This way, the zone filler will avoid it. //Dan, M0DFI > Anyone with an idea how to solve this? > > Thanks, Heiko

Re: [kicad-users] RE: New version

2009-03-06 Thread Dan Andersson
> > AndyE Now, Install "getlibs" Then do a "getlibs /usr/local/kicad/bin/kicad" or wherever your binary is. Do it as root. //Dan

Re: [kicad-users] How to save changes in GerbView?

2009-02-14 Thread Dan Andersson
On Saturday 14 February 2009 13:55:25 Dan Andersson wrote: > On Saturday 14 February 2009 13:26:55 tom_iphi wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I want to delete some objects from a Gerber file (which I can do with > > Gerbview). But in Gerbview I cannot find a possibil

Re: [kicad-users] How to save changes in GerbView?

2009-02-14 Thread Dan Andersson
On Saturday 14 February 2009 13:26:55 tom_iphi wrote: > Hi, > > I want to delete some objects from a Gerber file (which I can do with > Gerbview). But in Gerbview I cannot find a possibility to save the > changes. > > Please give me a hint. > > Tom Files - Export to PCBnew //Dan

Re: [kicad-users] How to use Orcad Iibraries?

2009-02-13 Thread Dan Andersson
ind Orcad and other commercial packages looking at KiCad symbols... :) //Dan, M0DFI On Friday 13 February 2009 22:03:27 vincetatator wrote: > Hello Kicad users, > > I'm trying to use Kicad for the first time. > > I don't find a kicad library for a component (lm3s6918 fr

Re: [kicad-users] how to redefine default paths and libs

2009-02-10 Thread Dan Andersson
Firs the compulsory question... Linux or Windcows? //Dan On Tuesday 10 February 2009 18:19:55 Stephrac74 wrote: > Thanks for answering Dan > > > > It sounds great but I’ve no idea how to do thatL > > > > Could you tell me more about that ? > > > >

Re: [kicad-users] how to redefine default paths and libs

2009-02-10 Thread Dan Andersson
> new path… that’s boring… > > > > > > Best > > Stephane Use a symbolic link. Define a symbolic link and place it $HOME. //Dan, M0DFI

Re: [kicad-users] Kicad library

2009-02-10 Thread Dan Andersson
ase share the new symbols so others can use them as well. This is the reason you have any symbols to start with so please continue sharing. //Dan, M0DFI > > Help me please > > > Thanks

Re: [kicad-users] Kicad on Fedora10 AMD64

2009-02-09 Thread Dan Andersson
On Tuesday 10 February 2009 01:42:36 Wm.Andrew Ehlers wrote: > Dan Andersson wrote: > > On Monday 09 February 2009 21:20:02 william ehlers wrote: > > > I have tried to update Kicad from the supplied 07/09/2007 version with > > > absolutely no luck. I have a toshiba la

Re: [kicad-users] Kicad on Fedora10 AMD64

2009-02-09 Thread Dan Andersson
/usr/local/kicad/bin/kicad Look for error messages and try to trace them. Fedora doesn't feellike the - hrmm, majority installation Ubuntu is biut should still work. Fedora used to bite me in the past as they screwed up the libraries at updates. I couldn't have that so out went Fedora. //Dan, M0DFI

Re: [kicad-users] New member

2009-02-08 Thread Dan Andersson
English as native (I'm Swedish ) so the French is in no way treated unfairly. //Dan, M0DFI

Re: [kicad-users] layer stack-up question

2009-02-08 Thread Dan Andersson
On Sunday 08 February 2009 11:01:16 Pedro Martin wrote: > And, Dan, nowadays there are some manufacturers that mount smd in both > sides... Yes, But they still hate you ( == Charge extra ) for it. Besides, if you do pick'n place with a machine, you need two setups and one "b

Re: [kicad-users] layer stack-up question

2009-02-07 Thread Dan Andersson
pper layer i that you are looking on the pcb from above, you are looking trough your component layer as your viewpoint is above the top of the pcb board. The defacto standard of mounting SMD's is on the top - component side. YOU DO NOT PLACE SMD ON BOTH SIDES! Unless you solder it by hand.

Re: [kicad-users] Footprint

2009-02-06 Thread Dan Andersson
Windows or Linux? //Dan On Friday 06 February 2009 09:04:13 AD5VJ Bob wrote: > I am online in the library files and looking at the downloads. Especially > the one from dandumit I do not recognize the file type of .7z how do I use > this after I download it. > > Bob AD5VJ >

Re: [kicad-users] Footprint

2009-02-06 Thread Dan Andersson
Oh... Either email me a copyf the datasheet or - email me a URL link to the webpage where I can find the audio socket. //Dan On Friday 06 February 2009 08:43:54 AD5VJ Bob wrote: > Sorry but not sure how to send that to you. What is a copy pointer? > > Bob AD5VJ > > > ---

Re: [kicad-users] Footprint

2009-02-06 Thread Dan Andersson
common in their sizes that it is not necessary to > specify the holes by using a footprint from the libraries, or do you just > put pads on the board where you want it installed? > > Bob AD5VJ Bob, I just made an audio socket w foot print. Send me a copy/pointer to the datasheet, it might be the same. //Dan, M0DFI

[kicad-users] Re: Libraries

2009-02-02 Thread Dan
e in and paid off a bunch of European countries to approve their broken OOXML "standard". Standards committees and their recommendations should be taken with a large grain of salt. Dan --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "nonuckingfumber" wrote: > > I don't think

Re: [kicad-users] Re: IGES and STEP models

2009-01-29 Thread Dan Andersson
On Thursday 29 January 2009 14:47:56 nonuckingfumber wrote: > Interestingly, in the light of what Dan said, this is actually a free > open source project developed and released by the DoD :-) Yes, I have been running BRL Cad since 1997. I use it for radar lumination of moving and stat

Re: [kicad-users] Re: IGES and STEP models

2009-01-29 Thread Dan Andersson
On Thursday 29 January 2009 12:46:19 nonuckingfumber wrote: > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Dan Andersson wrote: > > The only DuDe's I know of still insisting on IGES is the US DoD > > Doh! > > > STEP is not good enough either. This is still a desk design

Re: [kicad-users] IGES and STEP models

2009-01-28 Thread Dan Andersson
he last update was 1995 or so. The only DuDe's I know of still insisting on IGES is the US DoD Doh! STEP is not good enough either. This is still a desk design by a steering group of board members, a fit all solution. IGES - R.I.P And send a torpedo the STEP's way too! //Dan, M0DFI

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Need Information about PCB-contractors

2009-01-26 Thread Dan Andersson
Not "using" yet - just ordered a micRO from http://lumenlab.com Wait a couple of weeks and ask me again how well it works... //Dan, M0DFI On Monday 26 January 2009 18:21:07 mostafakassem wrote: > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Dan Andersson wrote: > > Try www.oli

[kicad-users] Re: Need Information about PCB-contractors

2009-01-26 Thread Dan
are inches or more, just guessing. For tiny boards, they're ridiculous. Dan --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "benjaminrohland" wrote: > > Can you tell me which contractor is the best for producing my conductor > board prototype? I found some in the internet, but the prices are > similar. Are there any pros and cons I have to pay attention to? >

Re: [kicad-users] Need Information about PCB-contractors

2009-01-26 Thread Dan Andersson
turnaround time. //Dan, M0DFI On Monday 26 January 2009 12:47:50 benjaminrohland wrote: > Can you tell me which contractor is the best for producing my conductor > board prototype? I found some in the internet, but the prices are > similar. Are there any pros and cons I have to pay att

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Change pad size globally

2009-01-20 Thread Dan Andersson
Hmm, Skall kolla lite senare idag Anders. //Dan, M0DFI On Tuesday 20 January 2009 12:41:05 anders.gustafsson99 wrote: > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Dan Andersson wrote: > > Try "Global Pad Settings" > > One thing though.. I sem to be able to change the size, b

Re: [kicad-users] Change pad size globally

2009-01-20 Thread Dan Andersson
Try "Global Pad Settings" //Dan, M0DFI On Tuesday 20 January 2009 08:20:24 anders.gustafsson99 wrote: > Hi! > > I find that pad sizes are a tad small, especially if you plan to etch > PCBs yourself and matching between sides can be an issue. Is there > any way to chan

Re: [kicad-users] How to read the "pho" files ?

2009-01-19 Thread Dan Andersson
o I assume KiCad's Gerber output is kosher. My immediate problem with KiCad's Gerber output is to convert it to G-code to run in EMC2 CNC milling software. I tested two converters now and both refuses the KiCad code. //Dan, M0DFI On Monday 19 January 2009 09:24:48 Dave - WB6DHW wrote

Re: [kicad-users] How to read the "pho" files ?

2009-01-19 Thread Dan Andersson
No, GCAM still can't read KiCad Gerber files, even after the manual hack to please Gerbv. This means that I cannot use KiCad for my new CNC Milling machine yet. I'd really really hate to be forced back to Eagle! //Dan, M0DFI

Re: [kicad-users] How to read the "pho" files ?

2009-01-19 Thread Dan Andersson
ine sinced I tested last time, 9 month's ago or so. Now I'm going to check if GCAM can read the same Gerber file, it couldn't earlier... //Dan, M0DFI On Monday 19 January 2009 08:35:20 electric_phil wrote: > I just finish routing my pcb, and plot it in Gerber file format

Re: [kicad-users] How to read the "pho" files ?

2009-01-19 Thread Dan Andersson
Bugger! You are right! I updated my Gerbv and KiCad - they do disagree. Gerbv comes out with an error -1 Gonna spend some time on this! //Dan, M0DFI On Monday 19 January 2009 09:06:03 Dan Andersson wrote: > ??? ! > > I can read my .pho files in Gerbv without any problems. I'

Re: [kicad-users] How to read the "pho" files ?

2009-01-19 Thread Dan Andersson
??? ! I can read my .pho files in Gerbv without any problems. I've also tested reading the files with other Gerber viewers without any problems. //Dan, M0DFI On Monday 19 January 2009 08:35:20 electric_phil wrote: > I just finish routing my pcb, and plot it in Gerber file format >

Re: [kicad-users] Re: How to note on the schematic a component not present on the PCB ?

2009-01-16 Thread Dan Andersson
s from the amplifier. //Dan On Friday 16 January 2009 10:48:41 electric_phil wrote: > Thanks to your prompt reply, Dan ... > > I'm working too on electron tubes, for a guitar amp ... :-), and > really need to seperate "the two worlds" ... > > So, I'll try your method

Re: [kicad-users] How to note on the schematic a component not present on the PCB ?

2009-01-16 Thread Dan Andersson
ected. This way, you have the netlist support for the PCB but you are on your own for the rest. You really don't want to mix the two "worlds" except when doing DRC. //Dan, M0DFI On Friday 16 January 2009 10:13:25 electric_phil wrote: > I have done a complete schematic with Eesc

Re: [kicad-users] Manual Traces

2009-01-08 Thread Dan Andersson
t for a greenie! Do take the time and learn/use the schematic capture and netlists. It pays off! //Dan, M0DFI On Thursday 08 January 2009 16:32:08 Pedro Martin wrote: > Hi, > > It could be the DRC: if the trace doesn't keep the minimum margin, pcbnew > doesn't allow to trac

Re: [kicad-users] Eagle to kicad converter

2009-01-05 Thread Dan Andersson
"borrow" Eagle Library symbols. Even for complex parts like the TI cpu's. I really really recommend you to learn to use the Kicad lib/mod editor, it's one of the best I've seen for pcb work and I've been doing this since 1978... More importantly, if an old ge

Re: [kicad-users] Kicad Auto Routing/Ground plane - single sided

2008-12-07 Thread Dan Andersson
David, I always place the zone(s) as one of the last objects. Old habit I assume. If the tracks are connected to the same net as you have GND or whatever you decided to choose for your zone, they may be included ( correctly ) in the zone. //Dan On Sunday 07 December 2008 11:55:23

Re: [kicad-users] Kicad libraries

2008-12-03 Thread Dan Andersson
or the pcbnew program Good luck //Dan, M0DFI On Wednesday 03 December 2008 20:34:46 davidmilne84 wrote: > Hi there > > I am pritty new to Kicad and I have developed a couple of circuits. > However, not all the components I require are in the default library. > > I have fo

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Printing problems

2008-10-31 Thread Dan Andersson
ide circle replacement. //Dan, M0DFI On Saturday 01 November 2008 00:37:16 c_harf wrote: > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Dan Andersson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Gent's, > > > > The plot comes out correct when using the Gerber file. Remember that > > t

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Printing problems

2008-10-31 Thread Dan Andersson
pukka Gerber files for production purposes as well as drill file. If KiCad generates weird output, my guess ( sorry! ) is that someone told it to... No printouts, HP or PS are a substitute for the Gerber file and drill/routing file. //Dan, M0DFI On Friday 31 October 2008 16:11:40 Alain M.

Re: [kicad-users] Where is the footprint editor?

2008-10-27 Thread Dan Andersson
ing a lot today menu on the top, just under "Dimensions" Icon number 4 from left, an orange-ish one in the PCB program. //dan

Re: [kicad-users] copper side assembly

2008-10-26 Thread Dan Andersson
On Sunday 26 October 2008 21:51:14 tom_iphi wrote: > Hi, > > can I somehow use the same SMD module for component side assembly and > copper side assembly or do I need separate modules? > > Regards, Tom Wrks OK, just flip the component. Dan

[kicad-users] Re: How to save in JPG for instance ?

2008-08-10 Thread Dan
JPG is a poor choice for graphics like this, as these aren't photographs. PNG is a much better choice for line graphics. Kicad should have a way to export to PNG, which can then be imported into a document or webpage. Dan --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "Stephrac74" &l

[kicad-users] Anyone have a LQFP48 package they would be willing to share?

2008-05-20 Thread Dan Mills
Hi all, Just a quick query, does anyone out there have a LQFP-48 package they would be willing to share? I am working on an AD/DA board and the chips only come in this form factor (Could be worse, could be a BGA). Regards, Dan.

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Postscript Output

2008-04-27 Thread Dan Andersson
he corners of the smallest structure had always the radius of the smallest apertures. Keep in mind that most PCB cad softwares must carry this heritage but KiCad is one of the better I've seen lately. //Dan

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Postscript Output

2008-04-25 Thread Dan Andersson
tput is rather rubbish... The other alternative is HP Plotter format - Yikes... So the PS output is not a bad choice for anything but pcb production purpose. I do prefer the Gerber file but I use the Geda Gerber viewer instead a it's more integrated in the Linux environment than KiCad's Gerber viewer. //Dan

Re: [kicad-users] Postscript Output

2008-04-25 Thread Dan Andersson
sam_des The postscript output is NOT for PCB making!!! If you need Postscript for PCB making, use a Gerber Viewer and make a Postscript output from it. You can't "trust" anything but the Gerber file. //Dan, M0DFI

Re: [kicad-users] How do I create an unconnected Zone

2008-04-15 Thread Dan Andersson
oid clicking on the network highlight icon to the right - and select an empty area and click. Now create your zone. The zone wont connect anywhere unless you have a network highlighted... //Dan

Re: [kicad-users] SMD Value missing in gerber file

2008-04-13 Thread Dan Andersson
the footprint size. Normally, you have a very limited space available for the text and that means that most designers prefer the database number instead of the value. However. You can edit the layer manually BUT! I do recommend changing the source of the information rather than changing the

Re: [kicad-users] Defining footprints

2008-02-29 Thread Dan Andersson
nd Module editors I've seen. You can find the information you need in the KiCad tutorial. A simple footprint takes only a few minutes to create. //Dan, M0DFI

Re: [kicad-users] Help required with the source code .....of KICAD

2008-02-25 Thread Dan Andersson
y. However, You can find several open source ide's like OpenLDev. Use Google and pick the one that suits you best. Also, look for free RUP and RAD environments as this is good for your CV... //Dan

Re: [kicad-users] Re: KICAD gerber problems - tracks

2008-02-24 Thread Dan Andersson
On Sunday 24 February 2008 20:25:10 moomoo67 wrote: > Cheers Dan. Plotting .ps files did the job. I don't why i was using > gerber (i must have read the wrong thing in a how-to). Just confused > because printing the .pho files were perfect except for those gaps > in the corner

Re: [kicad-users] Re: KICAD gerber problems - tracks

2008-02-24 Thread Dan Andersson
essional PCB manufacturer. Very few of my friends have a Gerber plotter in their attic or cellar - unfortunately... I think there is Gerber >> CNC as well as HPGL >> CNC converters for you who have a pcb cnc at home. //Dan, M0DFI

Re: [kicad-users] Re: KICAD gerber problems - tracks

2008-02-23 Thread Dan Andersson
at deals with PostScript like GhostScript etc. You must check that whatever you use doesn't create a wrong output scale Best solution is probably to use Linux tho' . If you don't - it's about time! //Dan, M0DFI

Re: [kicad-users] Re: EMERGENCY ! Kicad to eagle, is it possible ?

2008-02-12 Thread Dan Andersson
ferent norms in gerber files ? > > thanks pedro Different photoplotters have a different set of apertures if they are of the older type of Gerber plotters with fixed optical slots. The newer ones are laser based and the aperture can normally be changed ( at a cost ). You MUST check with your supplier which apertures he accepts. //Dan

Re: [kicad-users] EMERGENCY ! Kicad to eagle, is it possible ?

2008-02-12 Thread Dan Andersson
another manufacturer! Besides! Make a CD with the Windows and Linux version of the softyware and bring it to your manufacturer. Show him how to make Gerber files by selecting "plot" from the file menu of the PCB tool. //Dan

Re: [kicad-users] EMERGENCY ! Kicad to eagle, is it possible ?

2008-02-12 Thread Dan Andersson
ou CANNOT send the KiCad datafiles to your PCB manufacturer if he only supports Gerber. You have to PLOT the KiCad files first. These Gerber files will have the extension .pho //Dan, M0DFI

Re: [kicad-users] Comparing gerber files for changes

2008-02-04 Thread Dan Andersson
e copies of your two Gerber fileS with your favourite editor. Sort the files. Compare. The files can't be used for plotting anumore but now you can compare drill holes, Open aperture and where Close aperture and where Etc etc //Dan

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Placing a wire

2008-01-30 Thread Dan Andersson
g to get the wire started. I noticed this with the last version of KiCad. I' using an AMD 64 dual core 4000+ and "enough" dual port RAM. As a workaround, change zoom leve ( increase ) and try a couple of times and it'll work. //Dan

[kicad-users] Is there a separate Lib Viewer/browser available ?

2008-01-27 Thread Dan Roganti
I was wondering if there is a separate Lib viewer/browser available. Something where I can view the parts inside each of the libraries before I add them in eeschema thanks, =Dan

Re: [kicad-users] DRC problem.

2008-01-22 Thread Dan Andersson
is macroscopicus error? > > Thank you, > Leonardo. > > > ___ > L'email della prossima generazione? Puoi averla con la nuova Yahoo! Mail: > http://it.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html The text is probably not marked and treated as copper nor component layer. //Dan

[kicad-users] SORRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-01-18 Thread Dan Andersson
SORRYY! Discard! Please //Dan

Re: [kicad-users] 2.5mm stereo audio jack component

2007-12-29 Thread Dan Andersson
the US. Here in the UK, I get the delivery within one working day after order! //Dan, M0DFI

Re: [kicad-users] 2.5mm stereo audio jack component

2007-12-29 Thread Dan Andersson
. 2.5mm? Well, here is a 3.5mm - very simple audio jack. 2.5mm jacks are mostly used for mobile phones etc. //Dan, M0DFI PCBNEW-LibModule-V1 29/12/2007-11:21:24 $INDEX EBS35 $EndINDEX $MODULE EBS35 Po 0 0 0 15 47762D62 47762DA3 ~~ Li EBS35 Sc 47762DA3 Op 0 0 0 T0 118 118 600 600 0 120 N V 21 &

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Single layer PCB ... bridges on top layer

2007-12-17 Thread Dan Andersson
acks and Vias menu item, and it can be made large > enough to give a good pad size for soldering the jumper wires. > > There are some limitations to this, since jumpers made with insulated > wire can cross whereas real track can not. Why so much fuzz about this? Just make the single

Re: [kicad-users] module numbering

2007-11-24 Thread Dan Andersson
as default, you need to tick the correct box for that in the net list read window. //Dan

[kicad-users] Re: Comparison

2007-11-13 Thread Dan
PCB. Personally, I'd like to see Kicad include more of these in the default distribution rather than having to get them separately. Dan --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "rtnmi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Can someone tell me how Kicad compares to commercial so

Re: [kicad-users] Comparison

2007-11-12 Thread Dan Andersson
ux and if you add QUCS to your design suite, you can go very very far before running out of tools. It would of course be nice with backward annotation and a good simulator interface but I still prefer the main development efforts to focus on the standard cad features... //Dan, M0DFI > >

Re: [kicad-users] Re: using subfolders for extra libraries

2007-11-01 Thread Dan Andersson
't work for me if I do exactly that. Which directory do you set in > the 'Library Files path' field? > > David OI! The default library path point to a system directory! You have to change the path to a writeable directory before saving! //Dan, M0DFI

Re: [kicad-users] Re: prototype PCBs

2007-10-26 Thread Dan Andersson
good and I have to check it out as an alternative to the Chinese made boards. I normally use 0.8mm FR4 so that will be a bit more costly than $33... But 33 Dollars, that's only £16 and that's only 6 pints of proper English beer... But again, I might give it a try... Also, Olimex cla

[kicad-users] Re: prototype PCBs

2007-10-26 Thread Dan
Dan, You're a little confused. Assuming you're a US resident, a weak Dollar is a bad thing if you're trying to buy stuff from other countries. Things from China were cheap because the Dollar used to be strong, and was worth more than other currencies. Now the Dollar is weake

Re: [kicad-users] prototype PCBs

2007-10-25 Thread Dan Andersson
c. > > Happy routing! Yes, and with good results. However - It is by far(!) cheaper to buy PCB's from China, especially if you accept to wait a bit longer. You get larger areas for less money. ( more boards ) They charge in US Dollars and as the Dollar is so weak, it's a bargain! //Dan

Re: [kicad-users] Re: Kicad + Borland CPP (Free Turbo Version)?

2007-10-14 Thread Dan Andersson
. If you want to develop KiCad further, use GCC! If you "have" to add .NET functions, see to that they are compatible with MONO so we can compile them in fully open source environments. //Dan On Saturday 13 October 2007 19:55:37 drwrench wrote: > Hi Dick, Thanks for the reply.

[kicad-users] Re: Some questions on how to best use kicad

2007-10-03 Thread Dan
These are many of the same complaints I've had. I filed a wishlist request for this. The big problem is that, just like gEDA, kicad's components aren't integrated enough. cvpcb shouldn't exist at all, and eeschema parts should be associated with pcbnew footprints. Importing an eeschema design i

[kicad-users] Re: composite layers and negative plots

2007-09-21 Thread Dan
ship it over the Atlantic is far cheaper when you're dealing with simple 1- or 2-layer PCBs. American boardmakers only make sense if you're making a multilayer board. For us hobbyists, Olimex is a godsend as far as I'm concerned. Dan --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Geoff Ha

[kicad-users] Re: display on/off of different pcb layers !

2007-08-24 Thread Dan
EAGLE, gEDA, etc., and have decided Kicad is the best. No one would be here if they didn't actually like Kicad. We just want it to be even better. Dan --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "Danilo Uccelli" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 2007/8/24, frank.knoll <[EMA

[kicad-users] Importing schematics and board designs (was Re: Exporting KiCad netlists...)

2007-07-12 Thread Dan
ding this, how much cross-pollination/code-sharing is there between gEDA and Kicad? It'd be nice if everyone could work together on a single open-source suite, or at least make it easy to pick-and-choose components from each by making it easy to import and export between the two. Dan --- In kica

[kicad-users] How can I add a sheet to a design that is non-hierarchial or is hierarchical only possible ?

2007-06-06 Thread Dan
don't see it in the Project descriptor. I'm having no luck in finding this info in the Kicad FAQ or HowTo my version is EESchema 2006-06-08 thanks, =Dan -- [ http://ragooman.home.comcast.net/]

[kicad-users] Is there a way to view just one layer at a time on the screen ?

2007-06-04 Thread Dan
I was wondering if there is a way to view just one layer at a time on the screen ? I couldn't see where in the menu this might be. I recall seeing this feature in other tools. I was able to turn off layers to view any one separately. =Dan -- [ beauty is in the eye of the beer h

[kicad-users] Is there any copy function in the Module Editor ?

2007-05-26 Thread Dan
reate each one and edit the pad settings for each. =Dan -- [ My Corner of Cyberspace http://ragooman.home.comcast.net/ ]

Re: [kicad-users] adding a componet

2007-05-05 Thread Dan Andersson
William, The KiCad tutorial describes how top add komponents of your own choice. Try reading up on the tutorial but... if you still can't figure it out, make a post to the group again and we'll walk it through... //Dan On Saturday 05 May 2007 21:40:59 William wrote: > H

[kicad-users] would someone have a S-100 board layout available in Kicad ?

2007-05-04 Thread Dan
I was hoping someone might have a S-100 board layout available for Kicad. This is an old style circuit card used in many of the old computers from the 70's. Such as Altair, Imsai, Cromemco, etc If there's some other format available I hope it can be converted to Kicad still th

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