# KiCad Libraries

All custom components libraries for kicad.

This hub houses a comprehensive collection of symbols and footprints for the electronic components used in the projects. Every HW project developed must use this library to make sure that a certain consistency, efficiency, improvement and versioning is maintained.

# Getting Started

 1. Clone the repository:
    - Download a copy of the entire library collection to your local machine
 2. Configure KiCad Paths:
    - Open KiCad Preferences -> **Configure Paths**.
    - Add a new **Environment Variable** named **KICAD_GHOST_CAT_LIB_DIR** and click OK.
    - Open KiCad Preferences -> **Symbol Libraries** / **Footprint Libraries** and set them up as in the table below.

| Libraries type | Nickname | Library Path | Library Format |
| -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Symbols | GhostCat | `${KICAD_GHOST_CAT_LIB_DIR}`/sym-lib-table | Table |
| Footprints | GhostCat | `${KICAD_GHOST_CAT_LIB_DIR}`/fp-lib-table | Table |