Parts and Footprints

[Joan_Sparky]

This bloke here (@Marvin_Miller) has got the same ‘problem’.. read the thread and follow my advice in there.

Newby - 48-LQFP Symbols & Footprints

Hi folks; I’m just getting started with KiCad and CAD in general. So I have a printed (.pdf) schematic that I want to copy/enter into KiCad’s Schematics editor so I can start in on a new board. Bear with me (please!) my understanding right now is at this level, Footprint goes in PCB, Symbol goes in Schematic editor I found a footprint in KiCad for an LQFP-48 (which is perfect) but can’t seem to find a Symbol for the same. Can they be converted or something? How can I get the eq…

especially this post (don’t want to repost):

Newby - 48-LQFP Symbols & Footprints

That has nothing to do with ‘industry standard’, this has to do with doing it in a way to reduce mistakes and get as much help from the computer as possible while doing 10 things at once - the A in CAD stands for Aided. If you do the schematic first and proper, KiCAD will be able to get you: a copy&paste list of devices you can use to order at DigiKey/Farnell/whathaveyou a check for correct wiring of your devices (power inputs/outputs correct?, any wires left open? …) a check of your layout …