Re: Checking the schematic by SPICE simulation
I believe the most recent version (which I believe is what you are using)
of kicad can export to LTspice. I haven't tried it but presume there is a
specific export section in the file menu, least that
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Alan Pearce
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#24053
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Re: Fixing holes
Would that I had your depth of knowledge!
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John Woodgate
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#24052
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Re: Fixing holes
Thank you, but I need a more elementary guide, step by step.
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John Woodgate
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#24051
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Re: Fixing holes
Exactly so. I include mechanical things like fixing holes, RF screens, and the PCB itself in the schematic as parts.
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Tony Casey
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#24050
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Re: Fixing holes
A hole is just a single pad of the correct dimensions. It can have
copper layers, or none (in which case it becomes a non-plated through
hole). If it has copper layers, they can optionally be
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Robert
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#24049
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Checking the schematic by SPICE simulation
As I understand it, I have to make a copy of the schematic and add voltage sources (power and signal) and a load. Then add to that the simulation command. But how do I introduce the models and
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John Woodgate
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#24048
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Fixing holes
I have an old advice sheet about how to add fixing holes to a board, but both methods are really work-arounds and have disadvantages. I am a bit surprised that this issue is not documented (as far as
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John Woodgate
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#24047
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Re: AVR64DB32 symbol
Hi Tom,
In the meantime, I created a ticket for the issue, and prepared a patch. It
has been accepted, and a pull request is created to fix the issue.
For your information, the project is a memory
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Lev
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#24046
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Re: AVR64DB32 symbol
Lev,
I've run into what you describe periodically.
For the most part, I would probably make a quick copy of the similar part, change the name to the part you are using, and the pin direction, stick
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Tom, KC2ZAT
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#24045
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AVR64DB32 symbol
Hi all,
I am currently designing a new project using the relatively new MCU, the AVR64DD32. I found that the DB version has the same pinout, and we have symbol for it.
The REST/PF6 pin marked
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Lev
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#24044
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Re: question re. reach of net labels, net definition
Hi,
In your case, use hierarchical labels and hierarchical pins to connect sub-sheets to the mother sheet or othe sub-sheets. Furthermore, it shows how the different blocks are
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Pedro Martín
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#24043
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question re. reach of net labels, net definition
Is my understanding of the reach of net labels correct?
A "net label" is only recognized on the same hierachical sheet, but not in sub-sheets.
Different hierachical sheets can use the same net label
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tom_iphi
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#24042
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Re: Disaster recovery?
I have converted the user.hotkeys file to a fairly readable Excel book with seven sheets, but I don't see any Upload button on the Files page. Please advise.
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John Woodgate
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#24041
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Re: Disaster recovery?
Yes, I do too. I use Subversion, but version control systems usually require manual updates and commits. But I also have automated backup that runs every evening at about 21:00. Windows users also
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Tony Casey
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#24040
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Re: Disaster recovery?
Most printer drivers will let you grow or shrink to fit the paper available. Obviously, it wouldn't be much use shrinking an A0 drawing onto an A4 sheet, but A3 -> A4 is usually
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Tony Casey
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#24039
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Re: Disaster recovery?
Don't forget that KiCad can sort the numbering of the RefDes in vertical or horizontal sequence. If you require a particular numbering pattern, best do it manually from the start.
Many of my
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Tony Casey
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#24038
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Re: Disaster recovery?
Keep your design under revision control. I prefer git.
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Lev
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#24037
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Re: Disaster recovery?
I think it's maybe premature to blame KiCad for this. I've never noticed corrupted backup files. But then I don't routinely use Windows, which has a habit of doing updates and reboots in the middle of
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Tony Casey
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#24036
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Re: Disaster recovery?
Thanks. I will look at that, but I do need to print out on A4.
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John Woodgate
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#24035
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Re: Disaster recovery?
If you can use any size sheet, you can change it... File>Page Settings
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Brian
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#24034
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