Custom KiCad Libraries

Custom KiCad components used in my projects.

Examples

General Symbols and Footprints

PJ-311D SMD 3.5mm Headphones Jack


Since April 11, 2017 this footprint is available in official KiCad Connectors.pretty library.

PJ-31060 SMD 3.5mm Headphones Jack


Since April 11, 2017 this footprint is available in official KiCad Connectors.pretty library.

SPDT Slide Switch

The footprint is designed for 0.8x0.45mm pins.

PJ-320E Through Hole 3.5mm Headphones Jack With Microphone

Since April 11, 2017 this footprint is available in official KiCad Connectors.pretty library.

PJ-320D/DS SMD 3.5mm Headphones Jack With Microphone

Since April 11, 2017 this footprint is available in official KiCad Connectors.pretty library.

3.5mm Headphones Jack With Microphone, 4 pins, 6 contacts

Microampermeter For PCB Mounting

Tuning meter from an old radio receiver which I used in my QRP SWR Meter project.

Mini USB Connectors

Mini-DIN 6 Pin Connector

Philmore 30-20001 SPDT Switch

Cliff UT1x SPDT Switch

Seiko MS621FE-FL11E Backup Battery

GPS Modules

GlobalTop Gms-g9 GNSS Module

Quectel L80 GPS Module

Components Library Installation

1. Download the custom_kicad_symbols folder to your computer.
2. Open Eeschema editor.
3. Go to Preferences menu and select Component Libraries.

4. In the window which will be opened click Add button and select the library you saved.

Footprints Library Installation

1. Download the custom_kicad_footprints.pretty folder to your computer. Each file in this folder represents a footprint.
2. Open KiCad PCB editor.
3. Go to Preferences menu and select Footprint Libraries Manager.

4. In the wizard window which will be opened select Files on my computer option and click Next.

5. Find the downloaded folder and click Next.

6. You'll see the properties of the new library. If all is OK, click Next.

7. Select required library viibility and click Finish.

Questions? Suggestions?

You are more than welcome to contact me with any questions, suggestions or propositions regarding this project. You can:

1. Visit my QRZ.COM page
2. Visit my Facebook profile
3. Write me an email to iosaaris =at= gmail dot com

How to Support or Say Thanks

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