RE: Re: [kicad-users] Re: Completely depressing !
Im usually a very consciencious guy and very formatted with processes for RD. This comes from big companies where I worked. However, now Im working alone and thats not easy to find a second eyes pair ! However with time we can achieve the good at first time As I was in a hurry for this project, Ive made some short circuits in the process . And I shouldnt ! I would be please to see your process too Robert. Best Stephane www.hamradio-experiments.com De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Anders Gustafsson Envoyé : mercredi 10 février 2010 18:53 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Sv: Re: [kicad-users] Re: Completely depressing ! Yes, please! - 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 Robert birmingham_spi...@gmx.net mailto:birmingham_spider%40gmx.net 2010-02-10 19:50 If anyone is interested I'll upload the necessary file to Yahoo groups (along with instructions). --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] PCBnew : module with same pin numbers causing fatal error when filling zone
Nope, XP pro ! De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de yukku yukkoo Envoyé : vendredi 5 février 2010 18:27 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] PCBnew : module with same pin numbers causing fatal error when filling zone I hope you are not using Vista.. Zone fill crashes are common in PCBNew/Vista. It works ok for me on Ubuntu. Regards yukku --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] Named ?net? Question.
It should. As long as you have regenerated the netlist and reloaded it in PCBnew and that names are in the same sheet it you are using the standard label option. For separate sheets you have to use the global labels option (few icons below) Best Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Geoffrey Reed Envoyé : vendredi 5 février 2010 04:25 À : kicad-users Objet : [kicad-users] Named ?net? Question. When working on a schematic, if you place wires on pins and name those wires, when you go from schematic to pc-board, should those not be connected in the PCB portion of KiCAD? --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] module editor bug ? Edit pad - bug found !
Answer to myself . Found the bug, and bug it is ! In order to edit pads in the module editor on a selected components, the concerned layers in PCBnew must be active. in PCBnew, I had unticked the copper layer because I was working on the component layer and then I couldnt edit standard pads with copper on both side, but only smd pads on component layer ! Ticking again all the layers solved the issue. Just to know that one . Best Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Stephrac74 Envoyé : vendredi 5 février 2010 07:52 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : [kicad-users] module editor bug ? Edit pad Hi group, I want to edit some pads in the module editor of some components already created. Most of the time the right click on the pad dont show the Edit options. If I create a new pad, it starts again at 2 as if the editor dont know some pads are created. It happens with standard and own libs . It seems there is a condition that I dont find to reproduce the bug but cand find out what it is at the moment. Any idea ? Best Stephane --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
[kicad-users] PCBnew : module with same pin numbers causing fatal error when filling zone
Wow One more making me upset ! Ive modified a LCD module in order to put the same pin number on fixing points as the GND pin. Thus, the fixing points are connected to GND. But then impossible to refill the zones on my PCB : Fatal error causing PCBnew to close each time I try to refill after having changed the module by the modified one . (Memory could not be read at address xxx) That sucks ! Does someone faced this situation ? Stephane
[kicad-users] Add via to GND in zones ?
Hi group, Im adding GND copper zones on both sides of my PCB and I want to add a lot of via to make connection between sides. This is a RF PCB. I can add via in the GND zone, no problem. But If I delete the zone to make some modifications and then refill the zones, then all the via added are now considered as unconnected instead of connected to GND Do you know how to add a lot of via connected to GND that allows to delete and refill the zone ? Best Stéphane
RE: [kicad-users] libs silkscreens unusable
and then the resulting irregularly octagonal peg has been rammed into a Windows round hole (the authors of the last such package I used were so proud of this feature they made it part of their marketing). After a day of using such a package I'm generally absolutely furious, which does nothing for the quality of my work. I'm producing boards far more professionally with kicad than I ever did with a commercial product, and that is almost entirely down to the kicad UI. It isn't perfect, but at least it largely follows current practice. Footprints I can fix easily; fixing the UI is rather more difficult. Since you're clearly upset by the existing library, have you considered donating your own library to the kicad project? Regards, Robert. Stephrac74 wrote: Ive got these libs thanks. They are converted from an other CAD software (Eagle I guess). You will notice that these libs cant be viewed or managed by the Lib management tools which are in portugese or so (Mod2mod, Lib2lib, ) for some reason. To illustrates what I was saying, on the www.kicadlib.org, most of the SMD parts which can be seen from this link have the issue. For instance : http://www.kicadlib.org/modules/d2pak.png http://www.kicadlib.org/modules/tssoic28.png http://www.kicadlib.org/modules/vqfp80.png http://www.kicadlib.org/modules/3M_Serie_2500_SMD.PNG You see the silkscreen on pads ! no way to industrialize a PCB from this. It must be modified Same remark on some libs Im using from http://library.oshec.org/ http://library.oshec.org/ like the vishay 153 caps, diods, transistors or power transistors this one is correct : http://www.kicadlib.org/modules/lm4674_llp_sqa16a.png After a deeper look at these additional libs, I think most of the SMD part numbers have the issue L So what Im doing now is to pick up the component I need from these libs, and then duplicate it into a own lib and modify it ! Ive spent all the day doing that and Ive not finished ! This is a nightmare ;-) For this project I guess Im going to continue but for new projects I may switch to another CAD system. Altium Designer looks good and is not so expensive. Its a pity as I like Kicad and the job done for the development is fantastic, but these 2% details makes me wasting my time so my money Best Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com ] De la part de Andy Eskelson Envoyé : jeudi 21 janvier 2010 17:40 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] libs silkscreens unusable I understand, there is not really much that can be done about that apart from a reedit. The only thing I can suggest is to have a look at some other libs. If you have a look here: http://library.oshec.org/ There are 1000's of converted libs and mods, and looking at some of them the outlines do keep clear of the pads, (at least on the sides needed for solder on the dpacks I looked at as examples.) At the top of the page is a link to download the whole lot, about a 12Mb download. That might save you a bit of time. The above site is linked via http://www.kicadlib.org/ then via http://per.launay.free.fr/kicad/kicad_php/composant.php Both the kicadlib and Pierre Launay's sites are worth bookmarking Andy On Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:18:25 +0100 Stephrac74 stephra...@wanadoo.fr mailto:stephrac74%40wanadoo.fr mailto:stephrac74%40wanadoo.fr wrote: Hi Andy, In fact this option only enables you to add or not the pads footprint on the silkscreen. The problem is different. The components silkscreens in libs are drawn on pads making soldering impossible. I do not see other option rather than making the modification on each concerned component. This is usually the problem when libs are made by contributors and not checked. The problem occurs for instance for Vishay electrolytic caps, SMD crystals, sot223, DPACK, etc Ive started 5 hours ago to modify all the components Im using on this board and once modified, creating my own libs. In the same time I can arrange libs in a better way but the work is huge and Ive not really the time to do that for that project but no way Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com ] De la part de Andy Eskelson Envoyé : jeudi 21 janvier 2010 12:30 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] libs silkscreens unusable Have you unticked the print pads on silkscreen option? ( plot menu lower left hand corner) Andy On Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:03:07 +0100 Stephrac74
RE: [kicad-users] Re: libs silkscreens unusable
Youre right Cristian The writing arrangement on silkscreen is mandatory when finalizing the PCB. But the component outlines on silkscreen which covers pads cant be arranged from PCBnew. You have to modify the component. Depending on the number of different components you have, the process may be long as Im experiencing. Regards Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Berceanu Cristian Envoyé : vendredi 22 janvier 2010 14:46 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] Re: libs silkscreens unusable For me, having a few silk screen arrangement iterations once all electric routing is finished is mandatory. I take care on a per pad basis not to have any writing on pads. And also avoid having writing over vias, which makes the printing unreadable. And no matter how good the libraries are, you will always have to manually take care that the writing does not get over vias, or over he pads of adjacent components. Regards, Cristian --- On Fri, 1/22/10, Robert birmingham_spi...@gmx.net wrote: From: Robert birmingham_spi...@gmx.net Subject: Re: [kicad-users] Re: libs silkscreens unusable To: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, January 22, 2010, 2:59 PM n1ist wrote: Is this really an issue? All of the board houses that I have used In my experience yes, it can be. Even if the board house will fix it for you, a customer who chooses to look over the Gerbers is likely to complain. Regards, Robert. 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 -Inline Attachment Follows- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.730 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2637 - Release Date: 01/21/10 19:34:00 --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] libs silkscreens unusable
Robert, I would be interested in your pics. You can drop it directly by mail : stephra...@wanadoo.fr For DXF import Ive read your post on the topic, explaining your method. It seems it works for you but you have to recognize that the method is painful. Ive just imported DXF and 3D STEP models in Altium in few clicks. Thats definitely a nice feature. Youre right saying you need to have the money for getting and maintaining a software. Its acceptable as long as the software makes you saving at least the equivalent money ! Im becoming a self employed man and I would not hesitate to let my company paying 1k$ if I was sure to gain time with the software. I will spend 1-2 days for Altium evaluation and decide with which one I will continue the project. Coming back on Kicad, I guess I would keep it for a professional use if it could have at least the DXF import and a better lib management tool. The silkscreen consistency issue is painful at beginning but project after project it becomes easier as your own lib starts to be wide enough to cover your usual applications. I will definitely keep it for my amateur use. For N1IST, I had also experienced the silkscreen issue with a PCB manufacturer who didnt spent time to correct it. So I would say that sometime it works, .. sometime not ! Best Stephane, F1TJJ De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Robert Envoyé : vendredi 22 janvier 2010 12:51 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] libs silkscreens unusable Stephane, I've not bothered to go through the entire library of footprints, I just edit them on demand. The net result is that the total time I've spent on this is perhaps minutes. I don't bother editing a footprint just because the text isn't as I like it unless I know I'm going to be placing a lot of that particular footprint, the reason being that I usually end up moving and editing component texts on the board itself anyway in order to squeeze them into the (usually very limited) available space. If you like I can send you a photo of one of my kicad boards and you can decide for yourself if it looks professional enough. I've just completed a design for a customer using their mechanical drawing originally created in AutoCAD, and posted a description (in English) of how to do it on this list. Altium does seem to have a good reputation, but of course you need to have the money for it - and the inevitable upgrades. Like anything else you pays your money and you takes your choice. Regards, Robert. --- 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. image001.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] What file do I need to download in order to use Kincad?
Hi unknown, You can download here : http://kicad.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page For Windows or Linux, this are the two first lines ! Best Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Syncopator Envoyé : mercredi 20 janvier 2010 23:54 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : [kicad-users] What file do I need to download in order to use Kincad? I can see no guidance on the Kincad site regarding which file is needed to get started. The download pages have lists of files as long as my arm; none of their names make much sense. --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
[kicad-users] libs silkscreens unusable
Hi group, Ive noticed that most of the library components have unusable silkscreens. Most of the time, the lib silkscreen shows the component itself with pads and so on instead of a simple square or so, and the silkscreen often covers the pads which is amazing ! This is not usable for PCB industrialization. Ive decided to dont use anymore the Kicad libs and to redesign all my needed components ! This is a major issue according to me and a major waste of time I have no time anymore to change the software. Regarding the different limitations Im facing for a professional use, Im starting having regrets to have chosen Kicad L This is a fantastic software, and free, but the 2% of missing details makes this software not usable for professional use according to me and requires a lot more time even for an amateur use than an other software. Hoping it will be improved, but last release is already 1 year ago and the wish list is so long that I have not added my comments. Best Stephane
RE: [kicad-users] libs silkscreens unusable
Hi Andy, In fact this option only enables you to add or not the pads footprint on the silkscreen. The problem is different. The components silkscreens in libs are drawn on pads making soldering impossible. I do not see other option rather than making the modification on each concerned component. This is usually the problem when libs are made by contributors and not checked. The problem occurs for instance for Vishay electrolytic caps, SMD crystals, sot223, DPACK, etc… I’ve started 5 hours ago to modify all the components I’m using on this board and once modified, creating my own libs. In the same time I can arrange libs in a better way but the work is huge and I’ve not really the time to do that for that project… but no way… Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Andy Eskelson Envoyé : jeudi 21 janvier 2010 12:30 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] libs silkscreens unusable Have you unticked the print pads on silkscreen option? ( plot menu lower left hand corner) Andy On Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:03:07 +0100 Stephrac74 stephra...@wanadoo.fr mailto:stephrac74%40wanadoo.fr wrote: Hi group, I’ve noticed that most of the library components have unusable silkscreens. Most of the time, the lib silkscreen shows the component itself with pads and so on instead of a simple square or so, and the silkscreen often covers the pads which is amazing ! This is not usable for PCB industrialization. I’ve decided to don’t use anymore the Kicad libs and to redesign all my needed components ! This is a major issue according to me and a major waste of time… I have no time anymore to change the software. Regarding the different limitations I’m facing for a professional use, I’m starting having regrets to have chosen Kicad … L This is a fantastic software, and free, but the 2% of missing details makes this software not usable for professional use according to me and requires a lot more time even for an amateur use than an other software. Hoping it will be improved, but last release is already 1 year ago and the wish list is so long that I have not added my comments. Best Stephane --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
[kicad-users] Pcbnew : How to make components values invisible ?
Hi all How to make the value on the board invisible without making the modification on each component in lib ? Id like to have only the reference and not the value Thanks Stéphane
RE: [kicad-users] Pcbnew : How to make components values invisible ?
Thanks Andy and Kajdas Unfortunately, Andy, unticking the Text module remove also the reference number which I want to get on the silk screen. I guess the only method is to edit component per component (more than 100 on my board Again a missing feature which doesn’t help the industrial use of Kicad. Hoping it will be corrected. Best Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Andy Eskelson Envoyé : lundi 18 janvier 2010 19:38 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] Pcbnew : How to make components values invisible ? Try: Preferences colours Untick Text Module Invisible and apply. Andy On Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:23:28 +0100 Stephrac74 stephra...@wanadoo.fr mailto:stephrac74%40wanadoo.fr wrote: Hi all How to make the value on the board invisible without making the modification on each component in lib ? I’d like to have only the reference and not the value… Thanks Stéphane --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] Bill of Material : how to group all values in 1 line ?
Good answer Andy, That’s a way, not so useful, but which works at least. In order to not mix references with same value but different type (power or voltage as you said) the best is to specify it in the value field. Usually, I write somewhere that all the values are for instance 1%-100ppm-0.125W except specific mention, Then I just add for a particular resistance or capacitor the specific information (47 – 1W or 100u – 100V) Again, a missing feature which makes the difference with a professional product. I hope it will be improved… Best Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Andy Eskelson Envoyé : lundi 18 janvier 2010 19:31 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] Bill of Material : how to group all values in 1 line ? You will find that the format you suggest will not import very easily into excel, it gets very messy. The problem is that you don't know how many of the components such as C1, C2 and so on there will be on any line. So the totals would not appear in the same col. (That might not matter to you) If you only want a total of each value such as 100nF 6 off then you can get that directly via excel from the standard lst file. Use excels pivot table function. First import the lst file into a worksheet, you should end up with two cols, ref and value Click on the first cell start the pivot table wizard, it should pick up the limits of the imported data click finish (let the wizard do the work) On the pivot table worksheet (will automatically pop up) drop ref into col fields drop val into row fields drop ref into data fields That will produce a grid with the totals at the end if you don't want to see the data and just get the totals drop rep into the page fields as well, and 6that will hide the data You can do quite a lot with the formatting and such like so it's worth having a play and working through the tutorials on pivot tables . There is of course a problem... You really need to include the footprint data as well, because the default output does not tell you what type of cap or resistor it is. You might have 47 ohm 1/8 watt Resistors, and a couple of 47 ohm 10 watt jobs in the project, likewise for caps, you may have 10V working, 50V and so on. For purchasing you need to know this. You may find that it's better to process the stuff file generated by Cvpcb to extract the additional data. You could also process the cmp file created by pcbnew. In either case it's prob a task better suited to access or a bit of programming than excel. Andy On Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:53:12 +0100 Stephrac74 stephra...@wanadoo.fr mailto:stephrac74%40wanadoo.fr wrote: Hi all, I’d like to generate the bill of material with the following format : Value References Quantity 100nF C1,C2,C8,C10 4 47Kohms R1, R2, R3 3 Instead of having 1 line per reference like : 100nF C1 100nF C2 100 nf C8 That would be easier to import the BOM and use it directly in excel for purchasing. Is there any way to do ? I don’t find the correct configuration Regards Stephane --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
[kicad-users] Bill of Material : how to group all values in 1 line ?
Hi all, Id like to generate the bill of material with the following format : ValueReferencesQuantity 100nF C1,C2,C8,C10 4 47Kohms R1, R2, R3 3 Instead of having 1 line per reference like : 100nF C1 100nF C2 100 nf C8 That would be easier to import the BOM and use it directly in excel for purchasing. Is there any way to do ? I dont find the correct configuration Regards Stephane
[kicad-users] Tool for library management
Hi there, Do you know a tool in order to manage the libs easily under Windows ? Ive tested the Vermod, Mod2mod, Verlibr and Lib2lib which unfortunately are in Portugese or so and do not accept the converted libs. Until now in order to find a component or footprint, the only way Ive founded is to add manually the libs and to browse thru the lib editor or add component tool . Thats definitely not efficient ! Thanks Stephane
RE: [kicad-users] Tool for library management
Hi Andy, Yes I’ve seen this method but regarding the number of components in lib, I guess this method would not suit in my case… My aim is to pick up some components I’m usually using from other libs and copy into my own lib. Thus I would be able to organize my libs as I think they should be… I’m really surprised that there isn’t any tool which ease the lib management (display, copy, erase, …) That’s really a needed feature. Best Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Andy Eskelson Envoyé : mardi 12 janvier 2010 22:49 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] Tool for library management Have you found the pdf file of the standard module library, and seen the suggested method of maintaining your own libs by creating a dummy board layout (section 11.10 in the pcbnew help file) I find that works better than trying to browse through things on screen as it gives me a better idea as to sizes. andy On Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:02:33 +0100 Stephrac74 stephra...@wanadoo.fr mailto:stephrac74%40wanadoo.fr wrote: Hi there, Do you know a tool in order to manage the libs easily under Windows ? I’ve tested the Vermod, Mod2mod, Verlibr and Lib2lib which unfortunately are in Portugese or so and do not accept the converted libs. Until now in order to find a component or footprint, the only way I’ve founded is to add manually the libs and to browse thru the lib editor or add component tool…. That’s definitely not efficient ! Thanks Stephane --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] PCB house in northern Europe
http://www.pcbcart.com/ http://www.pcbcart.com/ in china. Easy, great job, online quote, fast shipping But you have to add shipping and customs fees. Ive found that above 10 PCB it becomes cheaper than www.eurocircuits.com Regards Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Dimitris Lampridis Envoyé : lundi 4 janvier 2010 12:54 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] PCB house in northern Europe On Mon, 4 Jan 2010 12:00:22 +0100 Danilo Uccelli dan...@gmail.com mailto:danucc%40gmail.com wrote: 2010/1/4 Dimitris Lampridis d.lampri...@cosine.nl mailto:D.Lampridis%40cosine.nl I'm looking for a PCB production house in the Benelux+Germany area (preferably in the Netherlands) to produce prototype PCBs (= low quantities) of my KiCad designs. I got good experiences with : http://www.pcb-pool.com/ http://www.eurocircuits.com/ But I always sent Gerber files. Best wishes. Danilo Dear Danilo, Thanks for the fast reply. Do you (or anybody else) know if they can also populate the produced boards with the components? If not, how do I solve this? Another company? I ask because I have in mind IC packages like QFN/DFN, and I feel that it is a very difficult task to solder these by hand, especially since I'm not trained for that, I don't have sophisticated soldering stations, and everything I know about soldering is just from hands-on experience. I searched for it in their websites, but I didn't find anything, although in pcb-pool.com they sell a small oven for DIY PCB population... Thanks again and many wishes for a happy new year, Dimitris --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] components power supply when several power supplies
No idea ? Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Stephrac74 Envoyé : lundi 4 janvier 2010 19:19 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : [kicad-users] components power supply when several power supplies Hi all, My design has two 5V power supplies. One is permanent and the other is switched for low consumption. Some components (most?) in library have their power pins invisible and attached to a net (VCC or VDD for instance) Is there an other solution than making the modification on each component to put the power pins visible in order to wire some components on my switched +5V and some other on my permanent +5V ? Regards Stephane --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
[kicad-users] components power supply when several power supplies
Hi all, My design has two 5V power supplies. One is permanent and the other is switched for low consumption. Some components (most?) in library have their power pins invisible and attached to a net (VCC or VDD for instance) Is there an other solution than making the modification on each component to put the power pins visible in order to wire some components on my switched +5V and some other on my permanent +5V ? Regards Stephane
RE: [kicad-users] Bus ?
Hi Andy, I fully agree. I was just wondering if it was simply esthetic or not. And you confirm that yes it is… Thanks Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Andy Eskelson Envoyé : lundi 4 janvier 2010 19:30 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] Bus ? Buses make the circuit diagram much more readable, and thus less prone to mistakes. Try reading a circuit with a dozen or more parallel tramlines and you will soon discover how much easier they make things. :-) Andy On Mon, 4 Jan 2010 19:15:38 +0100 Stephrac74 stephra...@wanadoo.fr mailto:stephrac74%40wanadoo.fr wrote: Hi, I’m adding a bus and just wondering a stuff. I guess the bus and bus entries are just esthetic figures, aren’t they ? Because adding the net name is enough to make the net… Am I right ? Is there an other interest of bus instead of esthetic ? Best Stephane --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] DXF import
Ive posted a similar message few days ago but I didnt get any answer . Thats 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] How to export a eeschema bloc to a new project.
Hi Sergey and Patrick, Thanks for your answers, both are working fine. Best Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Sergey A. Borshch Envoyé : samedi 5 décembre 2009 21:20 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] How to export a eeschema bloc to a new project. Stephrac74 wrote: I want to reuse part of an existing project without having to redraw it completely ! Is there a way ? 1) Open existing schematic. 2) Select desired block. 3) Right click-select Save block from drop-down menu. 4) Open new schematic _in_the_same_ eeschema instance where you saved block. 5) Use Paste icon from upper toolbar to place saved block. -- Regards, Sergey A. Borshch mailto: sb...@sourceforge.net mailto:sb-sf%40sourceforge.net --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
[kicad-users] How to export a eeschema bloc to a new project.
Hi there, Im wondering how to export part of a schematic to a new project. I want to reuse part of an existing project without having to redraw it completely ! Is there a way ? Best Stephane
RE: [kicad-users] How to export a eeschema bloc to a new project.
Thanks Patrick, If Iwe well understood, your method is : 1. On the existing project add a subsheet and copy the blocs you want to this new sheet 2. Exit the existing project and copy the subsheet file to the new project directory 3. Open this sheet and then copy the blocs to your new project Is that right ? Thanks Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Patrick Maupin Envoyé : samedi 5 décembre 2009 18:11 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] How to export a eeschema bloc to a new project. I just create the new subsheet at the top, which will create a blank schematic page, exit kicad, and then copy the preexisting stuff over the new sheet. It's really quite simple; Kicad doesn't have any hidden files -- with the .sch files, what you see is what you get. Regards, Pat On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 9:06 AM, Stephrac74 stephra...@wanadoo.fr wrote: Hi there, Im wondering how to export part of a schematic to a new project. I want to reuse part of an existing project without having to redraw it completely ! Is there a way ? Best Stephane --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
[kicad-users] import DXF mechanics drawing
Hello there, Until now, I havnt found a way to import a mechanical drawing into Kicad. Im designing a new product for a specific housing and Id like to import the housing DXF to draw my PCB shape correctly in place the fixation points easily. Any trick to do that ? Best Stephane
[kicad-users] how to redefine default paths and libs
Hello, Im working on several computers (not at the same time) and I want to share my libs and projects via a server. 1. How to redefine the default path for libs and projects that I dont need to redefine each time Im opening a project which has been started on the other computer ? 2. How to redefine the default libs which must be loaded for each project ? The only way Ive found is to define for each project each lib to add with new path thats boring Best Stephane
[kicad-users] why schematic and CVpcb doesn't use same lib path ?
Hey guys, Ive defined in schematics the lib paths for a project and Ive to redo for tghe CVpcb . Is it normal ? Regards Stephane
RE: [kicad-users] how to redefine default paths and libs
Thanks for answering Dan It sounds great but I’ve no idea how to do thatL Could you tell me more about that ? Thanks Steph De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Dan Andersson Envoyé : mardi 10 février 2009 19:02 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] how to redefine default paths and libs On Tuesday 10 February 2009 17:08:00 Stephrac74 wrote: Hello, I’m working on several computers (not at the same time) and I want to share my libs and projects via a server. 1. How to redefine the default path for libs and projects that I don’t need to redefine each time I’m opening a project which has been started on the other computer ? 2. How to redefine the default libs which must be loaded for each project ? The only way I’ve found is to define for each project each lib to add with new path… that’s boring… Best Stephane Use a symbolic link. Define a symbolic link and place it $HOME. //Dan, M0DFI --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
[kicad-users] Pcbnew : how to display only references on the silk screen
Hi there, Im wondering if it is possible or not to display only the references. Ive deactivated the color invisible text but some components have still the value displayed. Same issue with some components which have the pin number displayed (resistors and capacitors) Is there a way to removed all that stuffs in order to keep only the reference in one shot or do I have to edit value per value, pad per pad to remove this unuseful data ? Best Stephane
[kicad-users] 3d packages question
De : Stéphane REY [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Envoyé : mardi 14 octobre 2008 23:19 À : 'kicad-users@yahoogroups.com' Objet : 3d packages question Hi group, Im finishing my PCB and adding the 3D packages for my components. Ive spent all the evening looking on the web for already made 3d but finally 2 of them are missing : a smd crystal q49_h3ums and a smd electrolythic capacitor (type vishay 153) Ive installed wings 3d for creating these devices but I really dont understand at all how it works. It looks like unfair for me. Is there an other software for creating the 3D packages ? Does someone have the 3d packages for the two components Im looking for ? Best Stephane
[kicad-users] removing layers from display in layout
Hi all, How do you do to deactivate some layers on screen when drawing layout. For instance, silk screen would be cool to display off during routing . It seems a basic function but Im unable to find where it is . Best Stephane
RE: [kicad-users] removing layers from display in layout
Got it. Great ! Thanks Steph De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de [EMAIL PROTECTED] Envoyé : jeudi 9 octobre 2008 22:29 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : Re: [kicad-users] removing layers from display in layout Stephane, I don't have a KiCAD in front of me but I think it's Preferences-Color and you check/uncheck the layers. Something like that. Mike Sharkey [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:mike%40pikeaero.com www.pikeaero.com Hi all, How do you do to deactivate some layers on screen when drawing layout. For instance, silk screen would be cool to display off during routing . It seems a basic function but Im unable to find where it is . Best Stephane --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] Re: is there a lib browser tool
Hi Renie, Thanks a lot. Im going to try tonight. Best Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de Renie Envoyé : mardi 7 octobre 2008 18:15 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : [kicad-users] Re: is there a lib browser tool Hi Stephane, Sorry my poor english. Look in my weebsite, (http://www.reniemarquet.cjb.net) page Espaço Kicad/Ferramentas, you are will find Verlib, Lib2lib, Vermod and Mod2mod, are not complete and not perfect but, help. Verlib.exe - Browse .lib files, create catalog etc. Lib2lib.exe - Browse .lib files, extract components, copy components, merge, etc. Vermod.exe - Browse .mod files, create catalog etc. Mod2mod.exe - Browse .mod or .brd files, generate new files, copy components, merge, etc. []'s Renie --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
[kicad-users] is there a lib browser tool
Hi group, Is there is lib browser tool other than the one integrated in Kicad, allowing to browse and see easiliy what is inside libs ? Best Stephane
RE: [kicad-users] is there a lib browser tool
That’s really a great tool. It would be fantastic if a viewer could be added when browing libs… My problem is mainly when looking for modules for which names doesn’t tell me anything… With a viewer both for schematics and modules, …. Wow… this would be exactly what I need ! (and I guess that everybody need) Thanks a lot and congratulations Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de Carlo Garberi Envoyé : mardi 7 octobre 2008 09:32 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : R: [kicad-users] is there a lib browser tool Use this program: DeviceFinder it's from my son. Free, and the source will be disposable... a.s.a.p. (my son tell...). Write if it is good for you. Please note: it's not very fast; but, with 1000 library only for the devices... You can link it from an icon for devices, a second for model, also for 3D, as in my example: in properties: C:\Kicad\DeviceFinder\devicefinder.exe C:\Kicad\share\library By. Carlo, I2GOQ viva Kicad! --- Mar 7/10/08, Stephrac74 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ha scritto: Da: Stephrac74 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oggetto: [kicad-users] is there a lib browser tool A: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Data: Martedì 7 ottobre 2008, 08:43 Hi group, Is there is lib browser tool other than the one integrated in Kicad, allowing to browse and see easiliy what is inside libs ? Best Stephane _ Scopri il Blog http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/it/taglines/yahoo/ymail/SIG=11djrg460/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ymailblogit.com%2Fblog%2F di Yahoo! Mail: trucchi, novità, consigli... e scrivi la tua opinione! --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] Re: how to ? New component with multiple packages.
Yep, this is what I thought Thanks Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de yajeed2000 Envoyé : lundi 6 octobre 2008 15:17 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : [kicad-users] Re: how to ? New component with multiple packages. --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com , Stephrac74 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi group, I'm adding a freescale microcontroller in my lib. This microcontroller exists in several packages and the pinout is different from a package to another (thanks Freescale) When editing the component schematic, I've to assign the pin number but this pin number may be different for the other package. The only way I've found is to create a schematic for each package . But then where is the benefit of having the sch and mod dissociated if I've to create as many schematics than packages ?? You see ? So is there someting I miss that may solve my problem or am I facing a Kicad limitation ? Stephane Hi, Parts with different package options generally have distinctly different part numbers (usually the last few letters/numbers in the part number). The data sheet normally lists these part numbers. All you have to do is create a different module or symbols for each part number. It would be nice if Kicad supported part variants but it doesn't at the moment. David --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
[kicad-users] libs
Hi group, As many of you, Im always looking for libs already made over the net. I know these two websites : http://www.kicadlib.org/ http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reniemarquet.cjb.ne t%2Fkicad.htm http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reniemarquet.cjb.n et%2Fkicad.htmlangpair=pt|enhl=ensafe=offie=UTF-8oe=UTF-8prev=%2Flangu age_tools langpair=pt|enhl=ensafe=offie=UTF-8oe=UTF-8prev=%2Flanguage_tools http://kicad.rohrbacher.net/quicklib.php Im wondering if some of you have some other interesting links. And Im also wondering if we couldnt think about a website or ftp server where we could all save and share our modules What do you think ? Stephane
[kicad-users] how to ? New component with multiple packages.
Hi group, Im adding a freescale microcontroller in my lib. This microcontroller exists in several packages and the pinout is different from a package to another (thanks Freescale) When editing the component schematic, Ive to assign the pin number but this pin number may be different for the other package. The only way Ive found is to create a schematic for each package . But then where is the benefit of having the sch and mod dissociated if Ive to create as many schematics than packages ?? You see ? So is there someting I miss that may solve my problem or am I facing a Kicad limitation ? Stephane
[kicad-users] To Jean-Pierre Charras : Microwaves tools suggestion
Hi the list, Hi Jean-Pierre, Im trying to use Kicad for my microwaves designs. This is good you have already implemented some usefull tools for this application. However Ive some improvement suggestions Im sure that all the people designing microwaves PCB would enjoy. 1. Microstrip tool : drawing microstrip is really needed now : tracks with square endings (could be made with pads for the endings), 90° angles with external angle cut : Just set the track width (which depends on the impedance expected and PCB Er) 2. The ability to draw shapes like rectangles on the copper layers and to assign them to a net in order to design PCB inductances and capacitors As there is already a stub tool which are usually implemented on microstrips, WE NEED the microstrips tool ;-) Hoping to see a such function soon as I still dont know at the moment how to do an angle on my microstrip ! Congratulations for Kicad. This is a great software. Regards Stephane (France)
RE: [kicad-users] Re: RF PCB
Great idea Remy. Im going to try. This may be an easy solution for track endings. However I still need to find a solution for 90° angles. Until now I guess the only solution is to « draw » the track with shapes and then to fill in Ill let you know Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de Remy Envoyé : mardi 30 septembre 2008 00:23 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : [kicad-users] Re: RF PCB Hi, Just an idea : you can place a 1pin component, and edit it as follow : rectangular, Size X and Size Y according to your needs, select the layer, netname, and set hole size to 0 Remy. --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com , Tony Casey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com , Stephrac74 stephrac74@ wrote: The foolowing link show on page 14 the correct shapes for PCB transmission lines. It would be also useful to get the 90° possibility in kicad with such shape. Stephane De : Stéphane REY [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Envoyé : dimanche 28 septembre 2008 21:20 À : 'kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:%27kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com ' Objet : RF PCB Hi there, I'm desiging RF circuits and I'm wondering how to use Kicad for that. Indeed, for instance when you want to design a microstrip which is a transmission line matched to a given impedance (let say 50 ohms), the track must be to a given width BUT the end of the track must be in square shape whereas kicad draws circles. Does someone have a trick to design transmission lines ? Best Stephane France -- --- 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. Hi Stefane, All PCB packages, including KiCAD would normally generate tracks with rounded ends, because that's how Gerber files are usually generated. If you _really_ need a square end - or as near a square end as possible, you should have two options: 1. Make your critical transmission line with a copper zone fill, and specify very narrow primitive tracks, or 2. Add a flash aperture to your Gerber apertures table that corresponds exactly to your wanted track end, or the entire transmission line feature, provided it is rectangular. If you normally generate embedded aperture Gerber files, i.e. RS274X, which is recommended, 2. will normally not be an option in most PCB packages. Alternatively, many post-layout CAM editing packages have the ability to add this feature. Check out CAM350, for example (I am only familiar with this one - there are many others). If you are not using Gerber output, but postscript instead, the track ends will probably be square anyway. A few things to try... I just thought of 3rd possibility: ask your PCB manufacturer to edit the Gerbers for you (they will anyway, to suit their design rules!). Trouble is then you lose control of the final output. Hope this helps, rather than frustrates. Regards, Tony --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] Re: RF PCB
Thanks Tony, That helps for sure. I will investigate further the solutions youve raised Thats definitely not easy to do in any case. For simple circuit I believe drawing rectangles might be the solution. For more complex design I m just wondering how people doing that all the time are doing Thanks Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de Tony Casey Envoyé : lundi 29 septembre 2008 18:58 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : [kicad-users] Re: RF PCB --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com , Stephrac74 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The foolowing link show on page 14 the correct shapes for PCB transmission lines. It would be also useful to get the 90° possibility in kicad with such shape. Stephane De : Stéphane REY [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Envoyé : dimanche 28 septembre 2008 21:20 À : 'kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:%27kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com ' Objet : RF PCB Hi there, I'm desiging RF circuits and I'm wondering how to use Kicad for that. Indeed, for instance when you want to design a microstrip which is a transmission line matched to a given impedance (let say 50 ohms), the track must be to a given width BUT the end of the track must be in square shape whereas kicad draws circles. Does someone have a trick to design transmission lines ? Best Stephane France -- --- 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. Hi Stefane, All PCB packages, including KiCAD would normally generate tracks with rounded ends, because that's how Gerber files are usually generated. If you _really_ need a square end - or as near a square end as possible, you should have two options: 1. Make your critical transmission line with a copper zone fill, and specify very narrow primitive tracks, or 2. Add a flash aperture to your Gerber apertures table that corresponds exactly to your wanted track end, or the entire transmission line feature, provided it is rectangular. If you normally generate embedded aperture Gerber files, i.e. RS274X, which is recommended, 2. will normally not be an option in most PCB packages. Alternatively, many post-layout CAM editing packages have the ability to add this feature. Check out CAM350, for example (I am only familiar with this one - there are many others). If you are not using Gerber output, but postscript instead, the track ends will probably be square anyway. A few things to try... I just thought of 3rd possibility: ask your PCB manufacturer to edit the Gerbers for you (they will anyway, to suit their design rules!). Trouble is then you lose control of the final output. Hope this helps, rather than frustrates. Regards, Tony --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] Re: How to save in JPG for instance ?
I didnt thought that it would be so complex. I agree that JPG is a poor choice regarding PNG I believe that reading postscripts files and converti s the best way . If anyone knows a soft for that . Im using Windows. There is a free tool called FastOneCapture which might help but Im really surprised that there is no other option ! I would believe that including the schematic and PCB into a document is really common but it seems not if Im the first one to wonder how to do Might be a good improvement idea to submit However is someones has an idea before that . Best Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de Remy Envoyé : lundi 11 août 2008 00:15 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : [kicad-users] Re: How to save in JPG for instance ? Sorry, but it seems that .ps files generated by the last version of kicad are not readable by ghostscript. It was possible with older versions of kicad! Don't know if it's a bug. Remy Since PCBNew doesn't export in common graphic formats, you will have to trace *.ps files (postscript files), and then change the file type with a software that is able read .ps files and export to PNG (or gif or tif) format. For example, xnview with ghostscript, but other image viewers probably can do that. Remy. --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com , Dan daniel@ wrote: 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 mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com , Stephrac74 stephrac74@ wrote: I would like to insert the schematic and PCB into a document (word and HTML web page). The easiest way would be to get the schematic and PCB in JPEG pics or so.. I've tried to trace into the clipboard but this is not really usable when pasting into Photoshop. --- 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. image001.jpgimage002.jpg
[kicad-users] ERC errors on schematic and power supply questions
Hi group, Im new user of Kicad. Ive to say that Ive used plenty of CAD software and this one looks really good Im playing with it since 2 months and there are two points I cant find the solution. Two words about myself : Im a french electronic engineer, Im now leading project in the industry but Im also hamradio and Im designing a lot for this hobby. Currently Im designing a digital milliwattmeter. I believe I will be often on this group for the following weeks . Now, here are my questions 1. When I perform the ERC test on my schematic there are always some pins marked as error whereas it seems correct. If I redo the wiring then the error might disapear but appear somewhere else ! 2. Some parts in lib have their VCC/GND pins invisible but they are not automatically connected to my power supply even if Ive labelled my +5V as VCC and as VDD What is the trick ? This is the same for parts Ive designed with power supply input set as power supply input Many thanks for your support Stephane
RE: [kicad-users] ERC errors on schematic and power supply questions
Thanks for your prompt answer. I'm using Kicad 2007-11-29c and Windows XP Pro 2002 + service pack 2 Stephane -Message d'origine- De : kajdas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Envoyé : lundi 23 juin 2008 10:54 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Cc : Stephrac74 Objet : Re: [kicad-users] ERC errors on schematic and power supply questions What version of Kicad are you using? What version of OS? --- Orange vous informe que cet e-mail a ete controle par l'anti-virus mail. Aucun virus connu a ce jour par nos services n'a ete detecte.
RE: [kicad-users] ERC errors on schematic and power supply questions
I’ve downloaded and installed this version. No change : 1. I’ve still some warnings (green arrow) that arenot always on the same pin (sometimes when I redo, it moves toanother one) 2. The PWR_FLAG generate an ERC error on the +5V and the IC power pins are still unconnected. Any idea ? Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de kajdas Envoyé : lundi 23 juin 2008 16:49 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Cc : Stephrac74 Objet : RE: [kicad-users] ERC errors on schematic and power supply questions More recent ones (one month old) are on http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=145591 or even more recent Linux versions are on http://beischer.com/kicad/ Stephrac74 [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:stephrac74%40wanadoo.fr wrote: I believe this is the latest version, isn’t it ? I’ve checked here : http://iut-tice.ujf-grenoble.fr/cao/ Is there an other website ? Best Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com ] De la part de kajdas Envoyé : lundi 23 juin 2008 15:46 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com Cc : Stephrac74 Objet : RE: [kicad-users] ERC errors on schematic and power supply questions I do not know this problem but a lot of things have changed in the last 7 months. Please download the latest build and try it again. It is getting very close to being released and it is very stable. Martin Stephrac74 [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:stephrac74%40wanadoo.fr mailto:stephrac74%40wanadoo.fr wrote: Thanks for your prompt answer. I'm using Kicad 2007-11-29c and Windows XP Pro 2002 + service pack 2 Stephane -- 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. --- 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. ~WRD000.jpgimage001.jpgimage002.jpg
RE: [kicad-users] ERC errors on schematic and power supply questions
Hi group, The tiem #2 is solved : I was using a regulator with ‘power output’ which is not compatible with power flag. However I’ve still some warning that I don’t understand. However it’s not a problem for drawing PCB…. Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de Stephrac74 Envoyé : lundi 23 juin 2008 19:19 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Objet : RE: [kicad-users] ERC errors on schematic and power supply questions I’ve downloaded and installed this version. No change : 1. I’ve still some warnings (green arrow) that arenot always on the same pin (sometimes when I redo, it moves toanother one) 2. The PWR_FLAG generate an ERC error on the +5V and the IC power pins are still unconnected. Any idea ? Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de kajdas Envoyé : lundi 23 juin 2008 16:49 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Cc : Stephrac74 Objet : RE: [kicad-users] ERC errors on schematic and power supply questions More recent ones (one month old) are on http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=145591 or even more recent Linux versions are on http://beischer.com/kicad/ Stephrac74 [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:stephrac74%40wanadoo.fr wrote: I believe this is the latest version, isn’t it ? I’ve checked here : http://iut-tice.ujf-grenoble.fr/cao/ Is there an other website ? Best Stephane De : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com ] De la part de kajdas Envoyé : lundi 23 juin 2008 15:46 À : kicad-users@yahoogroups.com mailto:kicad-users%40yahoogroups.com Cc : Stephrac74 Objet : RE: [kicad-users] ERC errors on schematic and power supply questions I do not know this problem but a lot of things have changed in the last 7 months. Please download the latest build and try it again. It is getting very close to being released and it is very stable. Martin Stephrac74 [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:stephrac74%40wanadoo.fr mailto:stephrac74%40wanadoo.fr wrote: Thanks for your prompt answer. I'm using Kicad 2007-11-29c and Windows XP Pro 2002 + service pack 2 Stephane -- 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. --- 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. --- 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. ~WRD000.jpgimage001.jpgimage002.jpg
