From 3ff81df3a46ce6c1f412065ed89b27fb3451d7f3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: rekado Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 06:45:50 +0200 Subject: explain how to keep schematics and board in sync --- README.md | 11 +++++++++++ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7c43a84..4d354b9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -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. + +# 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. -- cgit v1.2.3