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==Links to xxxxxxxxxxxx WB==
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* Workbench Wiki: [xxxxxxxxxx]
* Workbench Wiki:
* FreeCAD Wiki:
* FreeCAD Wiki:
* FreeCAD Forum: http://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5107
* FreeCAD Forum: http://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5107
* Tutorials: [xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
* Tutorials:
* Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81NsljRJx8c&feature=youtu.be
* Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81NsljRJx8c&feature=youtu.be
* Files: [https://github.com/marmni/FreeCAD-PCB-library PCB library]
* Files: [xxxxxxxx]
* Report bugs: Please report bugs at https://github.com/marmni/FreeCAD-PCB/issues
* Report bugs: Please report bugs at https://github.com/marmni/FreeCAD-PCB/issues



Revision as of 21:03, 12 June 2016

Introduction

Printed Circuit Board Workbench for FreeCAD (PCB)

Flexible Printed Circuit Board Workbench for FreeCAD (FPCB)

Mod allow you to import/create PCB boards in FreeCAD. Scope of mod:

  • support for many different layers,
  • possible to choose colours, transparency and names for each layer,
  • mod allows you to import IGES/STP models with colours,
  • possible to show holes/vias independent.

References

Tools

Detailed description: pdf in the source code

Toolbar

Drop down menu

Other

Installation

Automatic installation

See Installing

From GitHub

Prerequisites

FreeCAD-PCB require FreeCAD in version 14.0 or never.

Linux Installation Instructions (From GitHub)

Unpack downloaded zip file and copy extracted folder to direction where FreeCAD is installed (subfolder Mod).

Example:

  • FreeCAD path:
~/Programs/FreeCAD
  • So copy mod to folder
~/Programs/FreeCAD/Mod
  • You can also copy files to folder
~/.FreeCAD/Mod .
  • Next change read/write permission to 777. Please don't forget about parameter -R!

Example:

chmod 777 -R PCB

Windows Installation Instructions (From GitHub)

Unpack downloaded zip file and copy extracted folder to direction where FreeCAD is installed (subfolder Mod).

Example:

  • FreeCAD path:
C:/Program Files/FreeCAD-0.14
  • So copy mod to folder
C:/Program Files/FreeCAD-0.14/Mod
  • Next change read/write permission for all users. Click right button on folder PCB and choose Properties →

Security → Edit → Users and mark all checkboxes under 'Allow' option.

Mac Installation Instructions (From GitHub)

Links to FreeCAD-PCB WB

Other useful links