KiCAD Directory Structure

Directory structure for starting new projects in KiCAD. Based off Hackaday article: https://hackaday.com/2017/05/18/kicad-best-practises-library-management/

Directory Outline

• ~/pcb/ is for KiCAD design files. When starting a new KiCAD project in this directory be sure to uncheck Create a new direcotry for the project in the Create New Project window.
• ~/firmware/ is for firmware souce code and binaries.
• ~/mechanical/ is for mechanical CAD design files for the enclosure or box. Create seperate directories for .stl or other files for 3d printing for easy accesss.