Re: electronic diagram error
wrote: You have to connect a component called PWR_FLAG to your VCC and GND to let Kicad know that this is a power input (which it then can use to verifiy that such nets are connected to pins that are
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Henner Zeller
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#23369
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electronic diagram error
Hello, On my first diagram I managed to eliminate several errors but there are still 2 What is the solution ? Thanks for your help Stanislas Thouret
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Stanislas Thouret
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#23368
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Re: First diagram with Kicad
Most likely, at least some of these relate to power and ground. Put a <PWR_FLAG> on power rails and ground, and see if some of those errors disappear. -- Regards, Tony
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Tony Casey
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#23367
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First diagram with Kicad
To learn how to use Kicad, I came to draw a first diagram. When I run ERC I get a number of errors that I don't understand. I also have this diagram on LT Spice Thanks
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Stanislas Thouret
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#23366
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Re: Can't move silkscreen markings and uploading to this group
Hi Andy, Many groups have netiquette for not sending attachments. This group has a lot of old files, but most are small, so don't force the group to start paying extra for storage. I have no idea how
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applewiz2000
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#23365
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Re: Can't move silkscreen markings and uploading to this group
Hi Rob, I will have to remember that little snipit - luckily I don't normally mess with the filter settings, and if I do I have a habit of turning them all on again if I do change them. The files
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Andy
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#23364
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Re: Can't move silkscreen markings and uploading to this group
Hi Andy Just discovered why after poking every layer and selection button in sight. If the 'selection filter' (bottom right) doesn't have 'All items' ticked it refuses to select the text. With
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applewiz2000
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#23363
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Re: Can't move silkscreen markings and uploading to this group
This happens if the module is locked, but you generally get a pop-up warning when you try to move Just to be clear, I point to the text then left click and the text highlights It also gets a small
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Andy
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#23362
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Can't move silkscreen markings and uploading to this group
Hi All, I have a small design which has hit a problem. With KiCAD 6.07 I can't move silkscreen layer text in the PCB editor. Never encountered this before, and loading up other boards does allow me to
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applewiz2000
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#23361
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Re: DRC:no edges found on Edge.Cuts layer
Thanks a lot, Steve, Axel --- PGP-Key: CDE74120
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Axel Rau
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#23360
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Re: DRC:no edges found on Edge.Cuts layer
I deleted those dots and the DRC is now clean. Corrected copy is attached. Steve
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Steven A. Falco
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#23359
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Re: DRC:no edges found on Edge.Cuts layer
You have some stray items on the edge cuts layer. If you delete the upper left arc and two connecting lines, you will see two small dots, as shown in the attached screen shot. If you remove the dots,
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Steven A. Falco
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#23358
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Re: DRC:no edges found on Edge.Cuts layer
Yes. Axel --- PGP-Key: CDE74120 ? computing @ chaos claudius
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Axel Rau
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#23357
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Re: DRC:no edges found on Edge.Cuts layer
There is not really much to go on unless you can post the files. But in general, you should not ignore this error. If you generate gerber files and open them in gerbview, does the board look correct?
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Steven A. Falco
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#23356
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Re: DRC:no edges found on Edge.Cuts layer
I unlocked it by using an editor on *.kicad_pcbm but DRC still says: [invalid_outline]: Board has malformed outline (no edges found on Edge.Cuts layer) Axel --- PGP-Key: CDE74120 ? computing @ chaos
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Axel Rau
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#23355
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DRC:no edges found on Edge.Cuts layer
This is a board with rounded corners, made from arcs and lines. The edge cuts shape is locked and I can¡¯t it unlock. Select all -> unlock does not work. DRC shows 3 arrows at random places. Can I
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Axel Rau
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#23354
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v6 3D model location
I've noticed that there are a search path for 3D models in v6, yet all the components in the library has the KICAD6_3DMODEL_DIR prefix in the 3D model definition. I'm a little bit confused, as it
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Lev
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#23353
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Re: Text
Jeff> Thanks John. I missed out a step in the design flow and now all seems ok. Great, glad to hear that. It might help others if you posted exactly what you missed... just so others build on your
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John Stoffel
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Re: Text
Thanks John. I missed out a step in the design flow and now all seems ok.
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Jeff Miller
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#23351
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Re: Text
Easiest way for us to help is for you to post a copy of your project files. If you 'Archive Project' you get a ZIP file you can post. Chris
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CW
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#23350
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