I have a problem with KiCad's python API (5.1), I cannot find a way to add a component onto the PCB. I found some examples but they no longer work with the version of KiCad I am using. The next step is going through the C++ code to understand how a component is placed on the board, but before that, I thought was worth asking for help here ..read more

My issue is KiCad related however it applies to other programs as well. In KiCad under the schematics editor if you right click, move the mouse and then left-click the cursor will be placed back where you first right-clicked. According to some answers (see launchpad below) this is not a bug it's a feature, so the developers are reluctant to make it an optional feature. There is a similar feature concerning warping the mouse when zooming in, which is optional. My question is therefore if it is possible to block certain programs from moving the mouse cursor? i.e. $ kicad --mousewarp=0 I have ..read more

I am trying to build KiCad on Ubintu 14.04 where i need to install wxPython 3.0 . But the problem is that I am not able to install wxPython 3.0. Moreover, i am unable to find any help to install this package. Plese help me to sortout this issue. Your assistance will be highly appreciated ..read more

I have the code below. I am trying to dynamically add the error. I am fetching the error message through an API which might have more characters. My aim is to fit the dynamic error in wx. Dialog in its best size and position depending on the size of dialog. If I am giving wx.ALIGN_CENTER of wx.ALIGN_CENTER_HORIZONTAL, text is starting from middle and truncating the full text as seen in capture 1. I want it to fit As of now, I have added some white spaces in order to bring the error in the middle if its short or starting from left leaving some spaces in order to occupy the space if the messag ..read more

[ 59%] Compiling bitmap2component's resource file gcc: error: Sanchez/AppData/Roaming/SPB_Data/src/MINGW-Packages/mingw-w64-kicad-git/src/kicad/bitmap2component: No such file or directory E:\Documents2\MSYSkicadbuild\mingw64\bin\windres.exe: preprocessing failed. make[2]: *** [bitmap2component/CMakeFiles/bitmap2component.dir/build.make:62: bitmap2component/CMakeFiles/bitmap2component.dir/bitmap2component_rc.obj] Error 1 make[1]: *** [CMakeFiles/Makefile2:1979: bitmap2component/CMakeFiles/bitmap2comp onent.dir/all] Error 2 make[1]: *** Waiting for unfinished jobs.... Compiled kicad on msys2 ..read more

Is this right? Or is this against the rules ..read more

I'm new to KiCad, so I'm struggling to understand what I'm supposed to use to get such a symmetrical blue construction with dots. Is this a bus?? How do I make it symmetrical I tried adding a bus to get the same result but the problem is that I dunno the actual metrics.. And even if I did I'm still at odds with how I'm supposed to get that symmetry. Also I tried maybe copying those squares but.. The bus denies connecting to other components ..read more

I wish to make a footprint for the following component: AG EMCO HV power supply Now, this component can be mounted through the board and while it isn't a very tall component, I wish to explore this option. I guess a side question is: how much do PCB manufacturers enjoy this feature? Would anyone know how to make a footprint which specifies a shape to be cut out of the board through all layers? I am not very experienced with Kicad and PCB design in general so this might be obvious. I appreciate any info that might lead me forward here ..read more

I was wondering if someone could help me identify the typical inductor components for the TCM1-63AX+. The typical configuration is shown on the datasheet but does not say the values for the two inductors connected 1. I am trying to replicate the AD-FMCOMMS5-EBZ schematics on KiCad from the open-source schematics on Analog Devices 2. The provided schematic does not show the two inductor component values connected to the TCM1-63AX+. TCM1-63AX+ Typical Configuration: AD-FMCOMMS5-EBZ Evaluation Board schematic: Thank you ..read more

I installed an external plugin in windows machine of kicad 6.0.4 and 6.0.5 versions and used to run perfectly with no errors.But in kicad 6.0.6,it is throwing the below error. wxpython version installed:4.1.1 msw (phoenix) wxWidgets 3.1.6 Anyhelp in resolving this issue ..read more