A PCB design is completed, but you still need to take time to place orders, fill in parameters. Are you tired of it? Have you ever thought about being able to place a one-click order, after completing a PCB design? Now, this idea is achieved.
When you click PCBWay plug-in button on KiCad, you can export the files in your project easily. (Please make sure you have installed the latest version of the plug–in released on July 11, 2024)：
- Gerber files in correct format for production
- IPC-Netlist file
- Bom-file that includes all information of components
- Pick and Place-file used in assembly
You can click “Save to Cart” to place an order immediately after uploading the files (usually only takes a few seconds), PCBWay’s engineers will double check the files before the production.
Note: PCBWay has updated plugin for Kicad 8, you could also place assembly order directly now. But they need to get the component “Manufacture Part Number”. Please confirm you run the “Update Board from Schematic” and install the latest version of the plugin.
Installation from the official KiCad repositories
Just open the “Plugin and Content Manager” from the KiCad main menu an install the “PCBWay Plug-in for KiCad” plugin from the selection list.
Manual installation
You can also download the latest ZIP file from https://github.com/pcbway/PCBWay-Plug-in-for-Kicad, then open the “Plugin and Content Manager” from the main window of KiCad and install the ZIP file via “Install from File”.
About Bom
PCBWay will get all information of components used in your design (please make sure you have installed the latest version of the plugin). In order to speed up the quotation of components, they need the information below:
1. Designator (necessary)
2. Quantity (necessary)
3. MPN/Part Number (necessary)
4. Package/Footprint (necessary)
5. Manufacturer (optional)
6. Description/value (optional)
You just need to add the properties in your schematic like the picture shows:
As a sponsor of KiCad, PCBWay will always support its development. Meanwhile, they have been making unremitting efforts to bring high-quality services to customers.
Note:Thanks to the open source community. Since PCBWay is not skilled enough to edit on github at the moment, any feedback or questions please contact with anson@pcbway.com