Install KiCAD...
Download Fab Library ZIP file from here...
pub / libraries / electronics / KiCad
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Unzip .ZIP file
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Rename “Kicad_Master” folder to “Fab” (recommendation: shorter name is best!)
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Save “Fab” folder in c:/Documents/Kicad/6.0/3rdparty/...
Install Fab Library...KiCAD >> Preferences
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Manage Symbol Library >> Add ”fab.kicad_sym” symbol library file
- Click ‘OK’
<aside> 💡 note: “.lib” file format is a legacy (old) format. “.kicad_sym” is the current (KiCAD 6.0) format.
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Manage Footprint Library >> Add “fab.pretty” footprint library folder
- Add the file folder called ‘fab.pretty’
- Click ‘OK’
Configure paths...add variable named FAB that points to the installation directory of the fab library...this will enable the custom 3D shapes to be found.
- Click the “+” symbol to add a new path
- Right Click the “fab” folder >> Copy Address
Click ‘OK’