hw-kicad-library/README.md

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