Re: Problems with Audio plug2
I am not trying to update: I'm trying to add the modified symbol instead of the original. On your advice, I added the original symbol, right-clicked and a small panel opened: Cancel, Zoom, Grid.
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John Woodgate
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#23913
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Re: Problems with Audio plug2
Thank you. I intend to do that, but at present I have only this one modified symbol, so it is in the same folder as the .pro and other files. I do not know how to add this to the 'appropriate KiCad
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John Woodgate
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#23912
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Re: Problems with Audio plug2
How are you (attempting to) update your symbol in the schematic?
Typically it is right-click on symbol in schematic, select Update Symbol... menu item, set things as appropriate...
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CW
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#23911
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Re: Problems with Audio plug2
You might find it beneficial to create your own personal library of schematics parts. Then you can copy parts into it and modify them as you wish, and use them in all your designs. You can add your
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CW
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#23910
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Problems with Audio plug2
This symbol is in quite a lot of trouble. First, it's HUGE, compared with the Audio Jack 2 symbol, so the schematic looks very odd indeed. Second, the blue text says 'Jack', not 'Plug'. Third, the
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John Woodgate
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#23909
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Re: Updating KiCad
Thank you. Which version of KiCad do you have? I'm not surprised about the LTspice 'dots', that are square.
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John Woodgate
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#23908
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Re: Updating KiCad
Thank you.
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John Woodgate
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#23907
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Re: Updating KiCad
Hi
The main "feature" - junction dot is not imported. ?
At least I tested with two LTspice schematics.
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LV
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#23906
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Re: Updating KiCad
Latest released version is 8.0.1.
Here. for Windows:
https://www.kicad.org/download/windows/
For others:
https://www.kicad.org/download/
Agreed that there appears to be no 'Check for Update'
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CW
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#23905
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Updating KiCad
I started a new project under version 8.0 and a pane popped up to say that there is an update, but it disappeared before I could do anything about it. I cannot find any 'check for updates' command
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John Woodgate
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#23904
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Re: How to add non-default track widths?
Many thanks, Brian. That works a treat.
I'll get the hang of this over time. The trick is managing to make a
board before I'm fully up to speed. (My new off-grid solar installation
needs a couple
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dvalin@...
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#23903
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Re: How to add non-default track widths?
Which version of KiCad are you using? Just so the best advice can be given.
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CW
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#23902
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Re: How to add non-default track widths?
When routing (X) right click, Select Track/Via Width, pick a width or enter a custom value.
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brian
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#23901
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How to add non-default track widths?
By googling, I've discovered that the frozen track width selector in Pcbnew is due to only one track width deliberately being allowed until the hidden puzzle is solved. But after adding 4 more widths
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dvalin@...
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#23900
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Re: Promulgating a package edit to Pcbnew
Sorry for the noise. The Germans have a name for it, Vorführungseffekt?, if memory serves: The moment you attempt to demonstrate something, it goes awry. I've found the "Exchange Footprint: Change"
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dvalin@...
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#23899
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Promulgating a package edit to Pcbnew?
Using Properties -> Edit Footprint, I've changed the package for an LP2950 to Package_TO_SOT_SMD:TO-252-2, found using the "Select" button. I've subsequently run "Generate Netlist" in Eeschema, and
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dvalin@...
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#23898
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Re: 2024 KiCad user survey
I've tried accessing the survey with Vivaldi, Firefox, and Pale Moon.
With all three I was able to get to the first question, but I didn't go
any further as I've already completed the survey. Maybe
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Robert
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#23897
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Re: 2024 KiCad user survey
Hi Erik, I too am 70 and have used Kicad for a long while. You can drag instead of move, and connections stretch.
This last year I have had to use Altium for one project, and imho Kicad is easier to
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Andrew Armstrong
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#23896
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Re: 2024 KiCad user survey
Tried it just now, but hit:
"Error loading resources
This resource doesn't exist or you don't have the neccessary rights to
access it."
Several attempts, same result.
In any event, I'm just
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dvalin@...
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#23895
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Re: 2024 KiCad user survey
I totally agree.? KiCad is a magnificent achievement.? The improvements? in 8.0 have saved me a lot of work which I appreciate.
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Geoffrey Smith
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#23894
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