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 ==How to set-up PCB workbench and import KiCAD PCB==
 . Download the part library from https://github.com/marmni/FreeCAD-PCB-library github].
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 . To include a 3D model of part, right click the part in the list, and select assign model. Add the path to the element.

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 ==How to set-up PCB workbench and import KiCAD PCB==
 . Download the workbench from [https://github.com/marmni/FreeCAD-PCB FreeCAD-PCB github].
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 . Make sure FreeCAD is closed, and move the extracted folder to the FreeCAD MOD folder (location on OSE linux is /usr/lib/freecad/MOD)
 ==How to integrate model electronics on machine models==

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	Importing KiCAD files into FreeCAD will generate ~~allow~~ more complete 3D models ~~to be generated.~~		Importing KiCAD files into FreeCAD will generate more complete 3D models.

	~~Initial goal is to locate arduino KiCAD files and determine best way to import in FreeCAD. Arduino files appear to be available in EAGLE format~~.

	=Guide=		=Guide=

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	[https://github.com/KiCad/kicad-templates KiCAD templates including Arduinos]		[https://github.com/KiCad/kicad-templates KiCAD templates including Arduinos]

			https://github.com/mjrice/PICA

	==Tutorials==		==Tutorials==

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	==How to integrate model electronics on machine models==		==How to integrate model electronics on machine models==


			=Demonstration=
			The OS KiCAD to FreeCAD toolchain will be developed/tested on a D3D CNC circuit mill model. Interoperability of these programs will enable more precise 3D models and aid makers working with the desktop microfactory.

			==Components==
			The integrated electronic components will be included in a complete model (the power supply will be excluded):
			*Arduino Mega
			*RAMPS
			*Stepper motors
			*Wires - piping, maybe not fully connected but just represented with colored extensions


	=External links=		=External links=

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Video tutorials

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	[https://github.com/KiCad/kicad-templates KiCAD templates including Arduinos]		[https://github.com/KiCad/kicad-templates KiCAD templates including Arduinos]

	==~~Video tutorials~~==		==Tutorials==

			https://drechsler-it.de/UsefullStuff_FromKiCadToCad_ModPCB.html

	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ByC-cFkyrk		https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ByC-cFkyrk

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How to set-up PCB workbench and import KiCAD PCB

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	4. With the workbench now in the MOD folder, the PCB workbench should be available in the workbench list.		4. With the workbench now in the MOD folder, the PCB workbench should be available in the workbench list.

	5. To open a PCB as a 3D model, load the .pcb through the FreeCAD open command. Select (all) the types of data ~~the~~ is needed for the 3D model. (Give FreeCAD a few minutes to process and a correctly sized board should appear)		5. To open a PCB as a 3D model, load the .pcb through the FreeCAD open command. Select (all) the types of data that is needed for the 3D model. (Give FreeCAD a few minutes to process and a correctly sized board should appear)

	==How to add part models==		==How to add part models==

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Guide

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	=Guide=		=Guide=
			This tutorial is for users running OSE linux. The FreeCAD-PCB workbench enables direct import of KiCAD PCB models (built kindly by marmni).

	==How to set-up PCB workbench and import KiCAD PCB==		==How to set-up PCB workbench and import KiCAD PCB==
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	==How to integrate model electronics on machine models==		==How to integrate model electronics on machine models==


	=External links=		=External links=

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How to set-up PCB workbench and import KiCAD PCB

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	==How to set-up PCB workbench and import KiCAD PCB==		==How to set-up PCB workbench and import KiCAD PCB==
	~~A workbench that enables direct import of KiCAD PCB models is available (built kindly by marmni). This tutorial is for users running OSE linux.~~

	1. Download the workbench from [https://github.com/marmni/FreeCAD-PCB FreeCAD-PCB github].		1. Download the workbench from [https://github.com/marmni/FreeCAD-PCB FreeCAD-PCB github].
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	5. To open a PCB as a 3D model, load the .pcb through the FreeCAD open command. Select (all) the types of data the is needed for the 3D model. (Give FreeCAD a few minutes to process and a correctly sized board should appear)		5. To open a PCB as a 3D model, load the .pcb through the FreeCAD open command. Select (all) the types of data the is needed for the 3D model. (Give FreeCAD a few minutes to process and a correctly sized board should appear)


	==How to add part models==		==How to add part models==

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 Initial goal is to locate arduino KiCAD files and determine best way to import in FreeCAD. Arduino files appear to be available in EAGLE format.
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 ==Githubs==
 [https://github.com/marmni/FreeCAD-PCB FreeCAD-PCB workbench for importing and generating PCB 3D CAD files]
 [https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/Sandbox:Printed_Circuit_Board FreeCAD-PCB wiki page]