libraries issueshttps://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/pub/libraries/-/issues2020-10-15T17:41:35Zhttps://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/pub/libraries/-/issues/4updated kicad libraries2020-10-15T17:41:35ZZach Fredinupdated kicad librariesI updated the KiCad fab library to match the [homelab components list](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/zfredin/homelab/-/blob/master/components.md) in preparation for 863.20 diving into circuit design and fabrication. I moved all the existing...I updated the KiCad fab library to match the [homelab components list](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/zfredin/homelab/-/blob/master/components.md) in preparation for 863.20 diving into circuit design and fabrication. I moved all the existing footprints to the /archive folder; if you have a project that relies on these footprints, you'll need to add /archive/ to the file path.
Logic for the update:
- fix a few fussy problems (one of the SOT23 footprints was wrong, etc)
- standardize naming conventions, fonts, pad sizes, graphic outline formats, etc
- add several parts (ESP32, QFP32, SOT223, etc)
- remove older components and duplicates
As before, it still makes sense to maintain a limited fab library that is specifically tailored for hand soldering and milled PCBs. The standard KiCad library is pretty solid at this point, but a lot of the footprints aren't compatible for 1/64"+ trace milling, and the 1206 footprints don't provide room for two traces (among other subtle issues).
Let me know if this presents any issues.