paschalis / design2pcb

A showcase of custom PCB designs and footprints, featuring KiCad schematics and PCB layouts initially designed with CAD modeling, along with unique footprints derived from Inkscape illustrations, converted for KiCad use.

Design2PCB

Overview

🚧 Note: This project is currently under construction. I'm in the process of adding new designs, refining existing ones, and updating documentation. Expect regular updates, and feel free to contribute or provide feedback!

Welcome to Design2PCB, a dynamic repository showcasing custom PCB designs and footprints. Our project elegantly blends detailed KiCad schematics and PCB layouts, originally designed with CAD modeling, and features unique footprints derived from Inkscape illustrations, converted for KiCad use. Dive into the seamless integration of mechanical CAD modeling and graphic design into the PCB design process, employing a powerful combination of FreeCAD, Inkscape, and KiCad.

🔧 Installation and Requirements

Ensure you have the following software installed on your computer:

• KiCad (Version 8.0.0 or later)
• FreeCAD (Version 0.21.2 or later)
• Inkscape (Version 1.3.2 or later)

For installation instructions, please refer to the official websites of KiCad, FreeCAD, and Inkscape.

📋 Usage Instructions

• KiCad Projects

Navigate to the /KiCad_Projects folder to access the KiCad schematics and PCB layout files. Use KiCad to open these files for viewing, editing, or extending the designs.

• FreeCAD Footprints

Find custom footprints designed in FreeCAD in the /FreeCAD_Footprints folder, ready to be imported into KiCad for your PCB designs.

• Inkscape Designs to KiCad Footprints

The /Inkscape_Designs folder contains the original SVG files created in Inkscape. Follow the conversion process outlined in the corresponding README to turn these designs into KiCad footprints.

👨‍💻 Author

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Contributors

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🤝 Contributing

Your contributions and suggestions are crucial for the improvement of this project! Whether it's adding new designs, refining existing ones, or enhancing documentation, every input is valued. Feel free to fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

📜 License

This project is released under the MIT License. You're free to use, modify, and distribute the designs as per the terms of the license.

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💖 Acknowledgments

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to this project, through direct contributions, suggestions, or feedback. Your support propels this project forward.

📬 Contact

Got questions, suggestions, or just want to say hi? Contact me at [].

Thank you for visiting Design2PCB!