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@@ -6,3 +6,14 @@ Stick](http://stick.com).
You will need the [gEDA programs](http://www.geda-project.org) to view and edit
these files. The [PCB editor](http://pcb.geda-project.org) is required to edit
the board.
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+# Updating the board
+
+After changing any of the schematics, the board should be updated in
+the gschem directory with `gsch2pcb`.
+
+ gsch2pcb -d ~/.guix-profile/share/pcb/pcblib-newlib/geda/ project
+
+This will place any new components in a file `board.new.pcb` and
+generate a new netlist file `board.net`. The new components and the
+netlist file can then be loaded into PCB from the File menu.