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Not able to rectify the error
You need to add PWR_FLAG to the power source. Here's an explanation on how to fix it: https://youtu.be/A5uNG_jQ4qM?t=138
You need to add PWR_FLAG to the power source.
Here’s an explanation on how to fix it: https://youtu.be/A5uNG_jQ4qM?t=138
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What grid setting was used during the creation of the symbol? It has to be the same both in the schematic editor and the symbol editor.
What grid setting was used during the creation of the symbol? It has to be the same both in the schematic editor and the symbol editor.
See lessFacing symbol pin or wire end of grid warnings
This happens when grid settings are not consistent in the schematic editor. This is KiCad’s default and recommended value for the grid settings. 50 mil (0.050″) or 1.27 millimeters. They follow this particular value because of the schematic library convention used by default libraries. Once you haveRead more
This happens when grid settings are not consistent in the schematic editor.
This is KiCad’s default and recommended value for the grid settings.
They follow this particular value because of the schematic library convention used by default libraries.
Once you have the grid settings setup, select the complete circuit -> right-click -> Align Elements to Grid. This should fix the warning/error.
See lessDRC error
There are a few things you need to do: Add edge-cut to your design (on the edge-cut layer); probably you have done the edge-cu on the front copper layer. You can't let the tracks hang without any connection; either make a footprint for the edge connector or use a male or female header.
There are a few things you need to do:
- Add edge-cut to your design (on the edge-cut layer); probably you have done the edge-cu on the front copper layer.
- You can’t let the tracks hang without any connection; either make a footprint for the edge connector or use a male or female header.
See lessDifferent between net label, net class directive label, global label, hierarchical label
In short : Use Net labels to names the nets or connection on the same sheet. Use Global labels to make global connection, across different sheets. Hierarchical labels works only with Hierarchical sheets. It connects to the Hierarchical sheet outline, where the labels can be imported from the underlyRead more
In short :
- Use Net labels to names the nets or connection on the same sheet.
- Use Global labels to make global connection, across different sheets.
- Hierarchical labels works only with Hierarchical sheets. It connects to the Hierarchical sheet outline, where the labels can be imported from the underlying schematic.
- Net Class directive label is used to assign Net Class to particular net, which can be used during routing in the PCB editor. Here is a video explanation about it (which also contain the explanation for Net classes)
See lessCurrently we don’t have a video explaining Global and Hierarchical label, so please take a look at KiCad documentation.
Grid layout
Did you try to adjust the grid setting? Menu bar -> View -> Grid setting : Under "user defined", you can manually adjust the value as you need it.
Did you try to adjust the grid setting?
Menu bar -> View -> Grid setting :
Under “user defined”, you can manually adjust the value as you need it.
See lessPlease check my gerber file [Review]
If this is the first PCB you have designed, this is really a good start! But I would suggest few things: Â Try to arrange the component in such way that the track length is smaller. Example : In this design you can rotate the Arduino board 180 degree, so the track between the Arduino and the other coRead more
If this is the first PCB you have designed, this is really a good start!
But I would suggest few things:
You can read more about PCB design guidelines here and You can watch video tutorial about routing here.
See lessconstraint for small form package(CSP/BGA)
The red circle is the clearance area. So, the tracks can't go over it. In latest version of KiCad there is no way we can set Global Clearance for the PAD, instead PAD clearance is derived from the net class of the connecting wire. So make sure that you set up the minimum track width under the desigRead more
The red circle is the clearance area. So, the tracks can’t go over it.
In latest version of KiCad there is no way we can set Global Clearance for the PAD, instead PAD clearance is derived from the net class of the connecting wire.Â
So make sure that you set up the minimum track width under the design rules. Then set up a new net class with an appropriate track width that can travel between the pads. Â Finally assign the new netclass to the appropriate wires that we’ll connect those PADs.Â
You can learn more about it in this discussion here.
See lessProblem with 3D viewer
The board is not visible because there is no edge cut layer. KiCAD does not have part for all the components, they have to be externally added. You can check out this link to see how to do that.
The board is not visible because there is no edge cut layer.
KiCAD does not have part for all the components, they have to be externally added.
You can check out this link to see how to do that.
See lessMissing Graphics Tool
Seems like you are using a Laptop, so the issue can be related to screen resolution or screen size. If you use a larger screen you can get access to all the tools on the right toolbar. To continue using on Laptop, use the "Place" option on the top menu bar. Under this menu you will have the same setRead more
Seems like you are using a Laptop, so the issue can be related to screen resolution or screen size. If you use a larger screen you can get access to all the tools on the right toolbar.
To continue using on Laptop, use the “Place” option on the top menu bar. Under this menu you will have the same set of tools that’s on the right (In the same order).
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