wickerlib

Collection of open source parts, circuits, and templates for KiCad.

Wickerlib is part of my quest to build my small hardware design business and turn around projects as quickly and with as little uncertainty as possible. As part of that process, I'm writing everything down and making my templates, libraries, workflow, reference circuits, and scripts publicly available.

Libraries

• IPC 7351B Standard and some tools

• wickerlib.dcm

• wickerlib.lib

• Wickerlib.pretty

Templates

Blank 2-layer and 4-layer OSH Park Templates

• OSH Park 2 Layer Generic
• OSH Park 4 Layer Generic

Project Templates

• Teensy LC Footprint
• Teensy 3.2 Footprint
• Arduino 101 Shield
• CHIP DIP Shield
• Atmega328 Project
• Atmega2560 Project

Articles

1. KiCad Templates simplify starting a new project.
2. Wickerlib Symbol and Footprint Library Management
3. Maintaining an Inventory
4. First Schematic and Editing Components
5. Netlist and Footprint Association
6. Generating Bills of Material
7. Pre-fabrication Checklist
8. KiCad Board Layers
9. First Board and Editing Footprints
10. Generate Gerbers
11. Generate Paste Layers for Stencils
12. Generate Assembly Diagrams
13. Makefile Magic
14. Order from Digikey
15. Assembling the Boards
16. Tips for Testing and Bringing up Boards

Scripts

• Create a BOM
• Generate gerbers
• Generate paste layers for a stencil
• Generate assembly files

Circuits

Breadboard-compatible, proven, using wickerlib parts, with bills of material.

• Input Power Board (9V -> 5V -> 3.3V)