kobuss-kicad-library

KiCad 5.1 Symbol, Footprint, and 3d model library

Installation

Add the library as a Global or Project Library

1. Open KiCad and select Preferences > Configure Paths...
2. Add a path named KIUSRLIB and point it to a folder named something like /home/camrbuss/Documents/kicad-usr-lib
3. Clone this repository into the KIUSRLIB directory
4. Add the footprint library by selecting: Preferences > Manage Footprint Libraries... > Add existing library to table
5. Enter ${KIUSRLIB}/kobuss-kicad-library/kobuss-footprint.pretty
6. Add the symbols library by selecting: Preferences > Manage Symbol Libraries... > Add existing library to table
7. Enter ${KIUSRLIB}/kobuss-kicad-library/kobuss-symbols/kobuss.lib

FreeCAD to KiCad Generation

1. Make sure your Part Design has one Body named the same as the FCStd file
2. Save the Part
3. Switch to the KiCadStepUp Workspace
4. Select the Body
5. Export with "Export 3D Model to KiCad" and accept all defaults
6. You should now have a .wrl and .step file that you can link in the KiCad Footprint Editor
7. Make sure to close the FreeCAD file and close without saving as the version may be downgraded from the export

License

Creative Commons CC-BY-SA 4.0 License