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Edit KiCad schematic

[last updated: 2022-05-08]
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  • Open kiCad:

  • open existing project, or Create New Project: File > New Project
    If creating a new project, make a new folder for your project, enter desired file (project) name, click Save

  • Click on Schematic Layout Editor (Eeschema) icon (left-most in top icon bar)
      You may need to select a global symbol library table file. Click browse icon,
      select .../usr/share/kicad/template/kicad.pro
      click Open, OK
      BUT: This didn't work, had to select blank or whatever file to proceed...

  • Place components:
    • click on op-amp icon in right-side menu bar (3rd from top)
      • click in schematic
      • libraries will load, and Choose Symbol box opens
      • navigate to desired component
      • after navigating to desired component, highlight selection, click "OK"
      • position cursor where desired, then click to drop component into schematic
      • cancel component selection by clicking arrow icon at top of right menu bar
      • right-click component and select Move to re-position
      • right-click -> Orientation -> Rotate if desired

  • Draw connecting lines:
    • click on 'place wire' icon (right-side menu bar, green wire icon, 5th from top)
    • click starting point in schematic
      If connecting to a component, start at the component's pin handle
    • single-click intermediate inflection points if needed, then double-click to end

    • To adjust or delete a line, position cursor over it and reight-click
      Select option desired, drag, delete, etc.

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  • When done, close Eeschema window, select Save
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  • Tutorials:

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