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Easy kicad symbol footprint and 3d

After many months of using EasyEDA for PCB design due to its tight integration with LCSC's parts catalog, I switched to KiCad for one critical feature: 3D model exports for designing enclosures. Despite KiCad's vast library, sourcing symbols, footprints, and 3D models for less common parts was no picnic. Luckily, the 'easyeda2kicad' Python package became a game-changer, converting EasyEDA models from LCSC into KiCad-compatible formats. It's a neat workaround, though one must stay vigilant to verify footprints against component datasheets to avoid manufacturing mishaps. Blend freeware magic with a dash of tinkering in CAD software, and voilà - your custom...
03 February 2024
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