Kicad: Convert a Pdf to a Schematic

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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