Did a brute force first pass and tested libs

Author: marshalltaylorSFE

Conversion/README.md

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 Conversion tools and information
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-*the hardest part of any task is starting*
+A tool for moving symbols and footprints between .mod and .lib files:
+
+http://www.compuphase.com/electronics/kicadlibrarian_en.htm
+
+*the hardest part of any task is starting* 

README.md

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 * [The KiCad site](http://kicad-pcb.org/)
 
-** KiCad installation
+**KiCad installation**
 
+* Uninstall previous versions of KiCad
 * Download KiCad stable version 4.0.5 from [http://kicad-pcb.org/download/](http://kicad-pcb.org/download/windows/) and install
 * After install, you'll be prompted to install "Wings 3D", check this box to be redirected to [http://www.wings3d.com/](http://www.wings3d.com/)
 * Download and install the stable release 2.1.5
 
+**Using the libraries**
+
+* Create a local project (this is necessary because projects hold library path information)
+* Open the "Schematic Library Editor"
+* Prefrences -> Component Libraries
+  * Remove all libraries from list
+  * Add -> navigate to SparkFun-KiCad-Libraries -> select all .lib files -> open, then hit OK
+  * Test by selecting an active library.  All sparkfun libraries should be displayed.  Close the library editor
+* Open the "PCB Footprint Editor"
+* Prefrences -> Footprint Library Manager
+  * Remove all (if any) libraries, hit OK
+* Prefrences -> Footprint Libraries Wizard
+  * Next (files on my computer)
+  * Navigate to SparkFun-KiCad-Libraries -> select all .mod files and hit ok
+  * Next
+  * Select for this project only
+  * Next
+  * Close the editor
+* Save the project (Green arrow into extern HDD icon, no menu exists)
+
+Now, This project is linked to the libraries.  Open a schematic and place components.  See kicad enginursday post for converting from schematic into board (Note: You need to have nets for this to work... not just unconnected components)
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