After you created the KiCad project, we need to install some libraries.
#Install the OPL libraries
- We will be installing the same OPL libraries as in the hackpad tutorial, here is the link for that section.
#Custom XIAO footprint
Unlike in the hackpad tutorial, where we used the official seeed footprints, this time we need to install a custom footprint based on the official ones. Because the battery charging pins are on the bottom of the board, which we will be using to charge the battery, they are not accessible if we use the official footprints.
#Add the modified XIAO-nRF52840 footprint
- You can download it from github, move it into your KiCad project folder, and add it like the OPL library.
#Switches and mousebites
#Install marbastlib for the switches
- We also need to download the library for the switches, we will be using marbastlib, you can find the installation instructions in the repo.
#Install panelization.pretty for mousebites
- Also install panelization.pretty for mousebites.