/KiCAD-EasyEDA-Parts

KiCAD Plugin to download footprints, symbols and 3D models from EasyEDA and convert them for KiCAD

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KiCAD EasyEDA Parts

KiCAD Plugin to download footprints, symbols and 3D models from EasyEDA and convert them for KiCAD.

This is a wrapper for easyeda2kicad.py and adds a shortcut in KiCAD with a little menu to download parts by their LCSC id.

Installation

  • Install easyeda2kicad.py:
    pip install easyeda2kicad
  • Add my repository to KiCAD:
    https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Yanndroid/Yanndroid-KiCAD-Repository/master/repository.json
  • Download the KiCAD EasyEDA Parts plugin in the KiCAD Plugin and Content Manager.

Usage

  • Click in the toolbar (PCB Editor).
  • Enter the LCSC id of the part you want to download and click Download.
  • The files will then be downloaded to ./libs/easyeda/ in you project folder.
  • Make sure you've addd the libraries in Project Specific Libraries.