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# KiCad Libraries
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All custom components libraries for kicad.
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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.
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# Getting Started
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1. Clone the repository:
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- Download a copy of the entire library collection to your local machine
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2. Configure KiCad Paths:
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- Open KiCad Preferences -> **Configure Paths**.
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- Add a new **Environment Variable** named **KICAD_GHOST_CAT_LIB_DIR** and click OK.
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- Open KiCad Preferences -> **Symbol Libraries** / **Footprint Libraries** and set them up as in the table below.
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| Libraries type | Nickname | Library Path | Library Format |
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| -- | -- | -- | -- |
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| Symbols | GhostCat | `${KICAD_GHOST_CAT_LIB_DIR}`/sym-lib-table | Table |
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| Footprints | GhostCat | `${KICAD_GHOST_CAT_LIB_DIR}`/fp-lib-table | Table |
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