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 ===== Add a diode ===== ===== Add a diode =====
 +{{ :signal-led.png?200|}}
 Insert a type 1N4148 diode in series with the LED+resistor circuit Insert a type 1N4148 diode in series with the LED+resistor circuit
 for our signal wire, as shown.  We'll go over why this addition to the for our signal wire, as shown.  We'll go over why this addition to the
 basic LED circuit needed. The 1N4148 is found under the "diode" basic LED circuit needed. The 1N4148 is found under the "diode"
 library category in the "add part" dialog. library category in the "add part" dialog.
 +
 +----
  
 ===== Add a LED for power ===== ===== Add a LED for power =====
 +
 +{{ :power-led.png?100|}}
  
 Add another LED and resistor, from the +5v power to ground (or copy Add another LED and resistor, from the +5v power to ground (or copy
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 wire).  This LED will light up whenever the power is on, which is wire).  This LED will light up whenever the power is on, which is
 another useful debugging tool.  Note that there's no extra diode here. another useful debugging tool.  Note that there's no extra diode here.
 +
 +----
  
 ===== Add more connectors ===== ===== Add more connectors =====
 +
 +{{ :connectors.png?100|}}
  
 Add two more generic 1x3 connectors over on the right side. their Add two more generic 1x3 connectors over on the right side. their
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 Either draw the wire connections, or use new power symbols for each Either draw the wire connections, or use new power symbols for each
 one, your choice. one, your choice.
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 +----
  
 ===== Annotate Reference Designators ===== ===== Annotate Reference Designators =====
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 ===== Update some component values ===== ===== Update some component values =====
 +{{ :annotated-values.png?100|}}
  
 Resistors: edit component, then change R_US to Resistors: edit component, then change R_US to
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 Change the value of the LED for power to "5mm_YELLOW". Change the value of the LED for power to "5mm_YELLOW".
  
 +----
 +
 +Continue by assigning fooprints on the [[kicad cvpcb]] page.
  
 +After doing footprint assignment, don't forget to save!
  
 +===== Create Netlist =====
  
 +The last step do be done in the schematic editor is creating the //netlist//.
 +Push the green Create Netlist ("Net") button, and accept the default name.
 +that's it! you should be able open up the pcb editor, hit "read netlist", and see all of your parts.
  
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