RE: [kicad-users] Very suspect links in the members link area
Thanks for pointing that out. Let me know if you spot any other issues. MarkW From: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of burnsrobbie Sent: 06 April 2010 11:44 To: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Subject: [kicad-users] Very suspect links in the members link area It might be useful if the group moderators could take a moment or two to prune some of the more interesting links from the group link area. Many of them seem to have very little to do with electronics. Robbie Burns
RE: [kicad-users] Gerber file Scaling Problem.
Hello all, I have one problem with the PCBNew or Gerber file viewer. The scale of my printed PCB layer (on A4 with Scale 1) does not match with the PCB dimension drawed in PCBNew. Hi, Printer scaling is never exact. If you need to do it this way (rather than plot to a file to sent to a manufacturer) then you will need to adjust the X Y scaling, bottom right of the dialogue box, by trial and error. Good luck. MarkW
RE: [kicad-users] Net not connected with Zone Fill
Hi Marcus, You did nothing wrong, the DRC in PCBNEW doesn't detect zone connections. I usually run thin tracks between the ground pins and DRC before filling the zones just to make sure. Regards, MarkW From: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of avr4you Sent: 29 August 2008 18:16 To: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Subject: [kicad-users] Net not connected with Zone Fill Hello, i have finished my first project with the latest SVN Kicad Version. At last i have added a zone fill to connect the GND net. I see that all GND Pads are connected but the DRC shows always that the GND net is still not connected. What's my mistake? Regards, Marcus
RE: [kicad-users] smd (qfp) package confusion
Igor, PCBNEW and most PCB packages always view the board from the component side. If you place a component on the copper side then all the pins will appear reversed because you are viewing it through the board. The pin numbers and net connections will still be correct. Yes, because it is surface mount you can only connect to the pin from the layer it is on, you can put a via just before the pin to change later though. Regards, MarkW From: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Igor Sent: 23 August 2008 18:30 To: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Subject: [kicad-users] smd (qfp) package confusion Hi, i'm trying to layout a board containing a tqfp32 ic and through hole components. The datasheet of this ic shows the package from top. In this diagram the pins are number counter-clockwise. Now if I include the smd ic as tqfp32 package in pcbnew, the pin numbering is right (counter-clockwise) -- only pcbnew thinks that it should go to the component side. This means it won't let me make connections to its pins via traces on the copper side. But every way I tried (flipping the module from the context menu, and choosing Copper as the working layer in Edit Module) _also_ mirrors the package. In the mirrored package however the pins are numbered clockwise. If I would try to mount the ic on this layout, I had to mount it upside down? What is it that i'm missing here? Regards, Igor
RE: [kicad-users] Single side PCB with SMD bridges
I'll begin a new design (3rd with Kicad) in some days, and I should ask before drawing schematic: What could be the most efficient way to make a single side PCB with 0R SMD bridges on tracks? I read the Single layer PCB ... bridges on top layer thread, and it seems, the SMD solution is not obvious. Using vias would be good also here, if I could change its shape and disable its drill. Is it possible anyway? The 0R links are standard SMD resistor components so just place them on the board as you would an 0603 (or whatever size) resistor. There is a little game of tag to go through with the schematic to get them in the right place (if you want everything to match up) but it works fine. Just set the drill size to zero should give a solid pad I think. MarkW
RE: [kicad-users] Rubberband tracks and Eeschema connections?
I am brand-new to Kicad - just trying to learn to use it. Am I missing something, or is there a way that when you move a part or block in pcb or schematic, that the connections stay attached and just stretch from their origins, or is the only choice to re-do all your connections routed track after a move? Hi Janet, While it's not perfect, you can use drag block to do more or less what you want in Eschema (I can't remember if you can do it in pcbnew). 1. Use the cursor to select what you want to move 2. Right click and select Other block commands 3. Select drag block 4. Move the block with the nets still attached There is also a keyboard/mouse shortcut but I always seem to get it wrong so I use the mouse. Have fun! MarkW
RE: [kicad-users] Multiple boards, single schematic
Hi Glenn, I'm not sure if this is doable with kiCAD, as you would have to generate two different netlists to import into the two boards. However: I would strongly suggest that you do this as two projects anyway. You don't want to have to up issue both boards because you needed to make a change to one. MarkW _ From: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of richmogd Sent: 11 February 2007 13:02 To: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Subject: [kicad-users] Multiple boards, single schematic Hi All, I'd like to create two PCBs for a project, but ideally have all schematics on a single hierarchical schematic. Can I do this with kicad or should I create a separate project schematic for each board? Basically, I'll have a base board with all IO etc and a control board with the main CPU, CPLDs, LEDs etc. Regards, Glenn. -- This email has been verified as Virus free Virus Protection and more available at http://www.plus.net
RE: [kicad-users] layer swap key
2007/2/9, Mark Webster [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] solutions.co.uk: Is there a key to swap between the active layer pair while routing? I invariably start off on the wrong layer for surface mount components and I find it distracting to move the cursor up to the layer menu. Hi, If I remember, the v key do that (v as via) this key switch between the active layer pairs. HTH -- Danilo Uccelli Thanks Danilo, but maybe I didn't explain too well. I'm only looking to change the layer of the segment I'm routing not add a via. This is when I have just started routing on the wrong layer rather than when I need to change the layer during routing. MarkW
[kicad-users] 3D models
Is there any way to export the 3D model of the board? I want to be able to use it to design the enclosure and check for interference. I can’t seem to find the option anywhere. Can someone help? TIA - MarkW -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.7/619 - Release Date: 07/01/2007 18:29 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.12/630 - Release Date: 15/01/2007 20:28
