KiCadLibs

A collection of KiCad libraries

KiCad Custom Library Setup

Prerequisites

Ensure you have Git and KiCad installed on your system.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository: Clone this repository to your local machine using:

   git clone https://github.com/rosstimo/KiCadLibs.git
   

2. Navigate to the Repository: Change directory to the cloned repository:

   cd KiCadLibs
   

You can use an environment variable is set, you can use it within KiCad to reference your custom libraries:

1. Open KiCad.
2. Go to Preferences → Manage Symbol Libraries… (for symbols) or Manage Footprint Libraries… (for footprints).
3. Add a new library using the environment variable: In the library path, use the syntax
   ${KICAD_CUSTOM_LIB_DIR}/your_library_name.pretty for footprints or
   ${KICAD_CUSTOM_LIB_DIR}/your_library_name.lib for symbols.
4. You can map the custom library path directly by clicking on the folder icon and navigating to the library location.

Contributing

Contributions to this repository are welcome. Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your improvements.