E1001_Carrier_PCBA/00template_use.md

How to use the DDCEE KiCAD project template

DDCEE KiCAD Library

• clone the git repo located at https://gitea.clarknm.com/ddclark/KiCAD_DDCEE_Library

  • the repo contains

    Folder	Use
    symbols	schematic symbols
    footprints	PCB Footprints
    templates	Title block templates

  • use Preferences -> Configure Paths... to add the folling:

    Name	Path
    KICAD_DDCEE_LIBRARIES	/KiCAD_DDC_Library
    KICAD_USER_TEMPLATE_DIR	/KiCAD_DDC_Library/templates

  • In the schematic editor use Preferences -> Manage Symbol Libraries... to add

    Nickname	Library Path	Library Format		Options	Description
    DDCEE	${KICAD_DDCEE_LIBRARIES}/symbols/	KiCad			DDC Custom Symbols

  • In the PCB editor use Preferences -> Manage Footprint Libraries... to add

    Nickname	Library Path	Library Format		Options	Description
    DDCEE	${KICAD_DDCEE_LIBRARIES}/footprints	KiCad			DDC Custom Footprints

Naming Conventions

• symbols and footprints will be named with the following convention
  • TT_<n>P_<fp>_<value>_<mfgr pn>
    • TT - type
    • n - number of pins
    • fp - footprint
    • `value' - component value
    • mfgr pn - manufacturer part number

Symbol Types

Symbol types include but are not limited to:

Type Identifier	Comoponent Type
IC	Integrated Circuit
CN	Connector
R	Resistor
C	Capacitor
L	Inductor
D	Diode
LED	Light Emitting Diode
FB	Ferrite Bead
LG	Logo
SOM	System on Module
SOC	System on Chip
TP	Test Point

Default Fields

The DDCEE KiCAD symbol library symbol template has the following default fields defined:

Field	Use
Detailed Description
Manufacturer
Manufacturer PN
Supplier 1
Supplier 1 PN
Supplier 1 Link
Supplier 2
Supplier 2 PN
Supplier 2 Link
Supplier 3
Supplier 3 PN
Supplier 3 Link
Assembly instructions
Alternate Manufacturer 1
Alternate Manufacturer 1 PN
Alternate Manufacturer 2
Alternate Manufacturer 2 PN

These fields are in addition to the standard KiCAD symbol fields.

These fields are also defined in the Pnnnnnn_NAME_PCBA.kicad_sch template file