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Using This KiCad Library

Notes made on a Windows 10 PC.

Clone Library

Make a folder on your local computer into which to clone the repository.

Using the gitbash window, clone it: git clone https://github.com/PubInv/PublicInvention_KiCad_Library.git

Add Schematic Symbols to KiCad as a global library

Add an empty row.

Give it the nickname PubInv

CLick on the folder Icon

... and navigate to where you have cloned the library and select the symbol library file and press Open:

The symbol library is added so press OK.

In the Symbol Editor the library now shows up:

Add PCB Footrpints to KiCad as a global library

Add an empty row.

Give it a nick name and click on the folder icon.

Navigate to and select the "pretty" folder.

and press OK to finish.

In the KiCad Footprint Editor the PubInv library now appears.

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