I started a project in EAGLE, however found that the free version limits were too restricting. I then moved to KiCAD. I am trying to create a 144 pin chip as a library component for use in Eeschema.
In EAGLE I created commands from a spreadsheet using the datasheet so I could just copy and paste them into the command line. The commands designate the type of pin (power, I/O etc) pin name, pin number, position, orientation etc.
Is there any way of automating the creation of a library in KiCAD? I have spent a day or so going through the Eeschema manual but if the explanation is in there then I definitely missed it.
Best Answer
The script is already out there, its called KiPart. It does what you need, create spreadsheet with all pins then run csv through the script and your part is generated.
Here is a nice video tutoiral from the author to follow along https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX4l8i4TSWY