[kicad-users] Re: DXF import
Veronica Merryfield wrote: > Hi all > > I am in need of a dxf importer. Can anyone give me any pointers? > I don't know Kicad much but from what Stephane wrote there doesn't seem to be one for Kicad. What I do a lot is import AutoCAD files into a mechanical CAD program and them export them in some other format that is more compatible. For that purpose I bought IMSI DesignCAD 3D, way overkill for me but it cost only $10 as a liquidator. Now they have only a version three releases newer than mine which I don't know, for $20: http://store.purplus.net/de3dmaxv18.html Good thing is, you get a pretty powerful CAD system for mechanical stuff. Also, if it's just to transfer some simple drawing or symbol into a schematic or layout try the free readers that are available for many CAD programs. If they let you copy to the clipboard maybe that's all you really need. Another option is to print (if they let you) to a file via a programm such as PDFCreator which lets you store in all sorts of compatible formats. -- Regards, Joerg http://www.analogconsultants.com/
[kicad-users] Re: Symbol library
Hi, have a look here : http://kicad.rohrbacher.net regards, charles. --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "thomahauc" wrote: > > Hi, > > No one would have an idea... > > Thoma > > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "thomahauc" wrote: > > > > Hi all Kicad users, > > > > I try to create a component with libedit which has a different > > shape for each part. > > > > Is that possible? > > If no, do I need to request an improvement on the wish list? > > > > Thank you in advance > > > > Thoma > > >
Re: [kicad-users] Re: Symbol library
Just create whatever you need in the normal way. If the shape is the same for all units then you use "common to units" tickbox in the graphic shape options / proprieties If you want DIFFERENT shapes per part then you make sure that you DO NOT tick the common to parts tickbox. Obviously you have to be careful with your pin allocation as well. I use this method to create things like relay contacts and coils, to allow me to place the coils in one part of the cct, and the contacts in another. Andy On Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:38:57 - "thomahauc" wrote: > Hi, > > No one would have an idea... > > Thoma > > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "thomahauc" wrote: > > > > Hi all Kicad users, > > > > I try to create a component with libedit which has a different shape for > > each part. > > > > Is that possible? > > If no, do I need to request an improvement on the wish list? > > > > Thank you in advance > > > > Thoma > > > > > > > > > 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 creator of > Kicad. > Please visit http://www.kicadlib.org for details of how to contribute your > symbols/modules to the kicad library. > For building Kicad from source and other development questions visit the > kicad-devel group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-develYahoo! Groups > Links > > >
Re: Sv: [kicad-users] Parallax Compoents
Thank you. Very useful. I hadn't found this site before. === The future is in our hands. Which way to the future? === From: Anders Gustafsson To: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, 7 December, 2009 9:54:01 PM Subject: Sv: [kicad-users] Parallax Compoents Try: http://per.launay. free.fr/kicad/ kicad_php/ composant. php Search for "propeller" - Anders Gustafsson Engineer, CNE6, ASE Pedago, The Aaland Islands (N60 E20) www.pedago.fi phone +358 18 12060 mobile +358 40506 7099 fax +358 18 14060 >>> Paul Clyne 2009-12-07 00:49 >>> Does anyone have any symbols for the Parallax Propeller? I've had bit of a search and can't seem to locate any.. Would you be prepared to share? Thanks in advance.. Paul = == The future is in our hands. Which way to the future? = == _ _ _ _ _ _ Win 1 of 4 Sony home entertainment packs thanks to Yahoo!7. Enter now: http://au.docs. yahoo.com/ homepageset/ __ Win 1 of 4 Sony home entertainment packs thanks to Yahoo!7. Enter now: http://au.docs.yahoo.com/homepageset/
Re: [kicad-users] Re: Symbol library
Hi, Of course you can. Electrically only pin names are useful. The shape is only a draw. So, you can draw each part as you like. Pedro. > Hi, > > No one would have an idea... > > Thoma > > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "thomahauc" wrote: > > > > Hi all Kicad users, > > > > I try to create a component with libedit which has a different shape for each part. > > > > Is that possible? > > If no, do I need to request an improvement on the wish list? > > > > Thank you in advance > > > > Thoma > > > > >
[kicad-users] Re: Symbol library
Hi, No one would have an idea... Thoma --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "thomahauc" wrote: > > Hi all Kicad users, > > I try to create a component with libedit which has a different shape for each > part. > > Is that possible? > If no, do I need to request an improvement on the wish list? > > Thank you in advance > > Thoma >
Re: [kicad-users] Re: Solder paste
There is a Perl script available that will shrink the paste on all pads (google "shrink_paste.pl" kicad). I guess you could edit it if you don't want to shrink all components. Regards, Robert. weilu0 wrote: > > > > I have the problem of too wide opening for the stensil made from solder paste > layer. Which results in too much solder paste applied for QFN and lots of > solder bridges in manufacturing. However reducing the solder paste of > specific modules seems to be a challenge in current released version: > 20090216. > > Just wandering when will anything enabling the editing of solder paste > opening be available... Or what is the result of those old discussions as > below? > > Regards, > > Wei > > > > > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "spernecker" wrote: >> --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "Dick H." wrote: >>> --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Bús József wrote: Hi I made the patch for the SMD pad, to do the reduction of Solder >>> Paste Mask size. Uploaded the patch file and pictures the >>> http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/files/busj/ folder! Regards, BusJ >>> The person who raised the issue wanted module/footprint specific >>> control. In my mind this means having to add support in the module >>> editor for setting this into a module. The module editor could have a >>> default setting which would defer to the global setting, similar to >>> how default vias defer to the global hole size. >>> >>> I am open to your thoughts on how easy it would be bridge this gap in >>> concept. However as is, I will not be adding the patch. More >>> discussion and improvements are needed. >>> >>> >>> Dick >>> >> Hello guys, I'm a new Kicad user and I have a problem when I design new >> module with very small smp pad. It's glue the net togheter. I want maybe try >> your path but I don't understand what I need to do to apply this. Thank for >> your help. >> > > > > > > > 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 creator of > Kicad. > Please visit http://www.kicadlib.org for details of how to contribute your > symbols/modules to the kicad library. > For building Kicad from source and other development questions visit the > kicad-devel group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-develYahoo! Groups > Links > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.709 / Virus Database: 270.14.100/2554 - Release Date: 12/09/09 > 07:32:00 > No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.709 / Virus Database: 270.14.100/2554 - Release Date: 12/09/09 07:32:00
[kicad-users] Re: Solder paste
I have the problem of too wide opening for the stensil made from solder paste layer. Which results in too much solder paste applied for QFN and lots of solder bridges in manufacturing. However reducing the solder paste of specific modules seems to be a challenge in current released version: 20090216. Just wandering when will anything enabling the editing of solder paste opening be available... Or what is the result of those old discussions as below? Regards, Wei --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "spernecker" wrote: > > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "Dick H." wrote: > > > > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, Bús József wrote: > > > > > > Hi > > > > > > > > > I made the patch for the SMD pad, to do the reduction of Solder > > Paste Mask size. > > > > > > Uploaded the patch file and pictures the > > http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/files/busj/ folder! > > > > > > Regards, > > > BusJ > > > > The person who raised the issue wanted module/footprint specific > > control. In my mind this means having to add support in the module > > editor for setting this into a module. The module editor could have a > > default setting which would defer to the global setting, similar to > > how default vias defer to the global hole size. > > > > I am open to your thoughts on how easy it would be bridge this gap in > > concept. However as is, I will not be adding the patch. More > > discussion and improvements are needed. > > > > > > Dick > > > Hello guys, I'm a new Kicad user and I have a problem when I design new > module with very small smp pad. It's glue the net togheter. I want maybe try > your path but I don't understand what I need to do to apply this. Thank for > your help. >
[kicad-users] Re: Patch for module other fields
--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "jean-pierre.char...@..." wrote: > > Bús József a écrit : > > Hi > > > > I made the patch for the pcbnew, add, delete and edit Other Fields, for > > cvs version (revision:2135). > > > > Find attached the patch file and upload: > > http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/files/busj/ModuleEditOtherField/ > > > > Tested only on Linux. > > > > Regards, > > BusJ > > > > > I cannot commit your patch because it has some drawbacks: > - try to edit a field when no fields in list (no field selected) crashes > pcbnew. > - delete a field when no field in list is possible. Fixed in ver2. Field creation function also had an error in module editor "Add text" (CANCEL is ignored) > - But the main problem is the fields are created / deleted / edited > directly on the footprint, and therefore before the OK button (or the > CANCEL button) is pressed. > So the edition cannot be canceled or undo. > The dialog *must* work on copies of fields, and transfers the new data > only when the OK button is pressed. Not yet implemented. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/files/busj/ModuleEditOtherField/10-Module_OtherFields_v2.patch BusJ
Re: [kicad-users] DXF import
Have you tried TTConv (listed on the Kicad home page at Sourceforge, http://kicad.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page)? Regards, Robert. Stephrac74 wrote: > I’ve posted a similar message few days ago but I didn’t get any answer…. > > That’s really a missing feature and I absolutely need also the ability to > import a mechanical drawing in order to draw the PCB shape and fixing > points. > > > > Hoping someone will bring an answer. > > > > Best > > Stephane > > > > De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la > part de Veronica Merryfield > Envoyé : mardi 8 décembre 2009 20:12 > À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com > Objet : [kicad-users] DXF import > > > > > > Hi all > > I am in need of a dxf importer. Can anyone give me any pointers? > > Thanks > > Veronica > > > > > > > --- > Orange vous informe que cet e-mail a été contrôlé par l'anti-virus mail. > Aucun virus connu à ce jour par nos services n'a été détecté. > > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.709 / Virus Database: 270.14.98/2552 - Release Date: 12/08/09 > 07:34:00 > No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.709 / Virus Database: 270.14.99/2553 - Release Date: 12/08/09 19:54:00
