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ScottoKicad

A collection of footprints, symbols, and 3D models for building mechanical keyboards with Kicad.

Installation

  1. Add a SCOTTOKEEBS_KICAD path to match where the ScottoKicad folder is located. Preferences -> Configure Paths Configure Paths

  2. Add the symbol library. Preferences -> Manage Symbol Libraries Symbol Libraries

  3. Add the footprint libraries. Preferences -> Manage Footprint Libraries Footprint Libraries

  4. That's it, you should now have everything you need!

Common grid sizes

  • 18x17mm (Choc)
    • 1.00u - X: 18, Y:17
    • 0.50u - X: 9, Y: 8.5
    • 0.25u - X: 4.5, Y: 4.25
  • 19.05x19.05 (MX/Alps)
    • 1.00u - X: 19.05, Y: 19.05
    • 0.50u - X: 9.525, Y: 9.525
    • 0.25u X: 4.7625, Y: 4.7625

Common Shortcuts

  • Add (A) - Add a footprint or symbol.
  • Set Origin Point (S) - Set where everything else will move in relation to.
  • Move with Reference (]) - Move a footprint with a reference point.
  • Track Tool (X) - Place traces
  • Add Via (V) - Place a via to run a trace between PCB layers.
  • Flip (F) - Switch footprint between back and front of the PCB.

Resources

Please refer to each library in order to understand the license it uses, most are Creative Commons CC-BY-SA 4.0.

Credits

Feel free to reach out to me on Discord if you want to help get a component into the library.

  • nice!nano - Base dimensions and placement by @Knotherface, can be found on GitHub as Leopere.