KiCad Symbol and Footprint Repo

[KR Sound]

This would be a great place to share our libraries.

I started a GitHub repo here:

GitHub - KennyRedman/KiCad: KiCad assets and resources

KiCad assets and resources. Contribute to KennyRedman/KiCad development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

 

[Robert]

I'll have to enable attachments for the relevant file extensions so they can be directly attached but you should be able to use the "Resources" tab or any file hosting service in the meantime.

 

[KR Sound]

Here are some I put together as my most used footprints:

GitHub - KennyRedman/KiCad: KiCad assets and resources

KiCad assets and resources. Contribute to KennyRedman/KiCad development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

 

[KR Sound]

I’m going to have to move this to GitHub - sorry about the permissions, thought I had it open.

 

[Robert]

What are the file extensions used by KiCad?

 

[KR Sound]

What are the file extensions used by KiCad?

Symbols and Footprints:
.pretty
.kicad_mod
.mod (legacy)
.kicad_sym

Projects:
.kicad_pcb
.kicad_sch
.kicad_pro
.kicad_prl

zip files are probably out of the question with security and all, right?

 

[Brett]

@Robert, I’d recommend keeping these files off of your server unless you have unlimited disk space. KiCad files can get pretty bulky, especially when you start getting into project repos.

 

[KR Sound]

@Robert, I’d recommend keeping these files off of your server unless you have unlimited disk space. KiCad files can get pretty bulky, especially when you start getting into project repos.

Right, that’s why I was thinking a repository would be best.

 

[KR Sound]

I created a GitHub repo with some of my footprints

GitHub - KennyRedman/KiCad: KiCad assets and resources

KiCad assets and resources. Contribute to KennyRedman/KiCad development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

I've only ever cloned others' repos, so bear with me as I learn how to use it. I've used all sorts of different repo management in the past, so it's about time I figure this out.

 

[Paul.Ruby]

I would be happy to contribute what ever I come up with. I presume you do not want anything already available from SnapEDA? For example, I like kemet UA2 single coil latching relays. The footprint and symbol came from SnapEDA and I used it unedited. But, others, I've had to edit for one reason or other. I had to edit the symbol and footprint for alpha 9mm POTs to get the mounting pins properly linked from schematic to PCB and also altered the courtyard to allow resistors underneath in compact designs.

 

[drew.spriggs]

Effects_Kicad.rar

drive.google.com

Crapload of matching symbols/footprints/3D models. All are tested and have been used