Install

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone --recursive https://github.com/aktos-io/kicad-tools

2. Add the download folder in $PATH in .bashrc.

Dependencies

• inkscape

kicad-gen-fabrication

Use this script to generate appropriate plot files for manufacturing PCB's with toner transfer technique and generate needed files for mass production.

cd your-kicad-project
kicad-gen-fabrication [your-kicad-project.kicad_pcb]

Default pcb file is the first .kicad_pcb file found.

This command generates following folders:

• prototype : Files used for prototyping
  • copper : Use these outputs for toner transform process. TIP: Combine these layouts into one A4 to save toner transfer paper. Print this file from laser printer.
  • drill : The drill map. Print from inkjet.
  • assembly : Use assembly_map_Front.html and assembly_map_Back.html for getting assembly maps. Edit those html files to change the css value of left: 1234px to meet your needs. (TO_BE_IMPROVED)
• fabrication : Files used for mass production (gerber files)

print-svg

Prints svg files accurately. See print-svg --help

kicad-use-component

Use a pre-defined schematic file from a library. See kicad-use-component --help