kicad-testpoints 0.1.0

Extract pad positions from a kicad PCBNEW file with net data.

# kicad-testpoints

## Project Scope + Simplify the process of building a test & programming jig for a KiCAD design. + Export centroid like data for individual pads

## Basic Goals + Call out a list of pads and vias for use as test points + Output in a format that is consistant with [kicad-parts-placer](https://github.com/snhobbs/kicad-parts-placer).

## Related Projects + [ Altium Designer ](https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/adding-testpoints-pcb)

• Describe the via or pad to add a test point to

• Offsets can be added to put the pin off center of the pad

• Format:

  • ref des

  • pad

  • class

  • net

  • net class (signal, ground, power, …)

  • … additional data for other tools

• Config script

  • Defines the classes of contacts.

  • Probe type

  • Offset

  • Vertical position relative to ground pins

• Vias need to be a seperate flow

  • net

  • class

  • x, y roughly (auto chooses the closest point)

History

0.1.0 (2023-10-30)

• First release on PyPI.