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[Jean-Paul Louis <louijp@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sorry Carl,
I didn’t mean to derail the conversation.

The items you added are fine with me.

We just need to comb the libraries to get rid of duplicate items that might confuse new users.
I was thinking about SOT23 and derivatives. we can find many in several distinct files.

I did not find the mechanical switches outlines that I had in my old library, and that was wiped out by my mistake. 
But now that we have a process, I will suggest footprints for approval, and inclusion in the master library. But that might take a while, as I have quite a few other tasks that are ahead of those.

Thanks again for your efforts that make kicad library easier to use.

Jean-Paul
AC9GH

On Jul 18, 2014, at 10:25 PM, Carl Poirier <carl.poirier.2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Jean-Paul,
> 
> I'd like to keep this discussion on topic. I sent you an email on june 30 regarding those switches that disappeared. Haven't got a reply.
> 
> Did you have any comments about the extra two sections of the library convention?
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 8:55 PM, Jean-Paul Louis <louijp@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I am still unable to find a proper footprint library for the switches. I am not talking about analog switches, but mechanical switches from rotary to toggle to snap and either TH or SMD.
> I use the github plugin, and still have to rely on my own library for a lot of shapes.
> 
> 
> Just a thought,
> 
> Jean-Paul
> AC9GH
> 
> On Jul 18, 2014, at 7:40 PM, Carl Poirier <carl.poirier.2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > Hi people,
> >
> > There is some stuff left to do in the library about symbols. I had not gotten to it yet, so here are my first ideas for the missing sections:
> >
> > 2. Symbol Library Names (.lib files)
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > 2.1. Category of parts, may be shortened for common components. ex: "Microcontrollers", etc.
> > 2.2. Manufacturer.
> >
> > 4. Symbol Names
> > ---------------
> >
> > 4.1. Name of symbol, may be shortened for common components. ex: "Cap", "Connector", etc.
> > 4.2. Manufacturer.
> > 4.3. Part number. (JEDEC)
> > 4.4. Any modification to the original footprint, indicated by appending the reason. Ex: different pin count: "LT1129_8pins", different pin ordering: "transistor_PNP_pinswap1"
> > 4.5. Indication of quantity if symbol is an array. ex: resistor array: "Resistor_x8"
> >
> > Any comments, or something missing?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Carl
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