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Is it okay for two pads F.MASK to overlap each other in Kicad
I made a new footprint for XL-0807RGBC-WS2812B based on this datasheet.
When I place this footprint in PCB editor the F.Mask for the pads on this component overlaps each other.
Is this okay?
I assume ...
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KiCAD: remove DNP components from paste layer
We have an adapter board that works as an interface between our own and third-party electronics. Depending on the third-party configuration about a third of somewhat expensive components may be unused....
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Automatic serial number on a PCB
Imagine you're printing 10 PCBs and you want each PCB to have its own serial number, but you want to add the serial numbers automatically from Kicad. Is this possible or not? Does it depend on the ...
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Is there a way to remove the Ref and Value markings from the preview and final print?
I just started using KiCad.
The "Ref" and "Value" markings are getting quite frustrating.
I can remove them from the design preview by disabling some layers, but when I open it in ...
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KiCad clearance vs JLCPCB clearance
From [JLCPCB][1] it lists many type of clearances.
However in KiCad, it only lists one type of clearance, and I don't know what it is.
0.5mm is the highest value for clearance in JLCPCB and in KiCad ...
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KiCAD - Design rules for fabrication boardhouse [closed]
This is my first time designing a PCB with KiCAD.
I plan to send them to JLCPCB for assembly.
There are a ton of parameters to be set like track width, via width etc.
If these are set wrong, then the ...
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KiCad: "No footprint for automated placement"
I just finished my first PCB with KiCad. Now, I need to produce it and I need the Pick and Place file. When I try to generate footprint position files the software produce the message "No footprint ...
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MT03-004 EDA Library
Currently working on my Honours project, we're designing a wide area sun sensor for an attitude control system of a picosatellite platform. We've elected to implement a COtS quad-photodiode package, ...
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Unable to identify minimum trace spacing from Gerber file
I designed different PCBs using KiCAD, exported gerber and drill files and uploaded those to JLCPCB. However, I get the following warning:
Can not identify the minimum trace spacing
As far as I ...
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Good practice when designing a PCB and stencil?
While I generally use nothing smaller that SOIC chips or 0603 passive components, I have to design a PCB with a WSON-14 IC with tiny 0.5mm pin spacing and with an exposed pad.
While I generally use a ...
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Cannot find ATSAMS70N21A-AN lead width and lead length?
I have trying to make a breakout board for ATSAMS70N21A-AN. I then tried to design the footprint in KiCad, so when I was looking for the dimensions on the datasheet I couldn't find the lead width or ...
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Basics about pick & place PCB design [closed]
I've designed several PCB boards for different experimental products for the small company i work for.
Now it's time we move from experimental to actual production. So far the boards i've designed ...
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Placing a mounting hole partially outside the board
I have a board currently 50x30 mm. And I need to have 4 mounting holes on it.
Bad news is that I don't have enough space to place them in regular way. Now I made the following thing: I placed four 3....
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PCB Design: What is the minimum value of Via Dia and Via Drill size?
I am using KiCad and I am new in PCB design.
I want to use Fusion PCB service (SeeedStudio) for the boards.
In their forum, they say that the minimum Via Drill size is 0.03 mm.
But in SeeedStudio's ...
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Drill files from Kicad for PTH and NPTH
I have a board in Kicad that uses a mixture of plated and non-plated through holes. It generates two drill files for these. However, manufacturers seem to expect only a single file. If they don't ...
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