kicad_microbit_connector

A KiCad component library and footprint library for a micro:bit edge-connector socket.

This is a schematic & PCB-layout library, for use with KiCad, an open source PCB design/layout tool.

The micro:bit has an 80 pin edge connector (not all pins are active), at 0.05" / 1.27mm pitch. Sockets for the edge connector are easy to obtain (right-angle) and harder to obtain (straight).

This library was written for the through-hole, straight version of the socket. It has had limited testing, but is in successful use for PCB manufacture.

Contents:

• lib_microbit_connector - schematic
• Connectors_4UCON.pretty - footprint
• Connectors_4UCON.3dshapes - 3D model

How to use:

Please read the KiCad documentation first!

Schematic editor:

• Open dialog: Preferences -> Component Libraries
• "Add", browse to lib_microbit_connector.lib

CvPcb (association of components->footprints)

• Open dialog: Preferences -> Footprint Libraries
• "Append with Wizard", browse to the directory Connectors_4UCON.pretty

Kudos:

• many thanks to hackscribble/Ray Benitez