Kicad: Convert a Pdf to a Schematic
by nevaang08 in Circuits > Computers
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Kicad: Convert a Pdf to a Schematic
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Today I will show you you how to make a template of old printed schematic in cicada
Scan Schematic
Scan/ take picture the printed schematic
Convert the Scanned Schematic to Bitmap
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Convert The Scanned Schematic To Bitmap
Go to Bitmap2component
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Bitmap2component comes with Kicad, so load schematic image into it and click symbol, then click export to file
Go to Preferences.Manage Symbol Libraries
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When you get there, click the folder icon and then click the file you just made.
The End
Now you can add a template of your printed schematic by searching the symbol you made a minute a ago