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KiCad documentation
Each KiCad program contains embedded help (menu Help/Contents).
The documentation can be found at kicad/doc folder of installed KiCad.
The impatient of you can read the Mini tutorial.
If you have questions beyond the documentation, please have a look at the FAQ.
Video tutorials about KiCad
- http://www.workinprogress.ca/kicad-video-tutorial
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OfBHi8uSmw
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaKzL9d11vk
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJZIuz2uvXo
KiCad installation
Please take a look at file doc/install.txt for additional information.
Localization and translation
KiCad usage tricks
For proper generation of component placement information (used by SMT machines) in the module properties you have to choose "Module properties -> Atributes -> Normal+Insert". The elements which have attribute "Normal" does not get in placement file.
Version control of KiCad files
Some information and tips to use external revision control software such as SVN with kicad projects and libraries.
Electrical schematics and PCB terminology
The WikiNode lists related wiki, including some wiki that discuss electronics in general.
CNC milling/drilling of PCB
Is possible to make PCB by milling and drilling them on a CNC machine. There are even many and cheap (less than 750€) and DIY CNC machines, where you can make your PCB designed on KiCad.
