KiCad is the free, open-source tool you’ll use to design your circuit board.
1. Install KiCad
Download and install KiCad from kicad.org. Any recent version works.
2. Install the Hackpad component libraries
The XIAO RP2040 and SK6812 MINI-E LED aren’t in KiCad’s default libraries. Download the care package that includes them:
- Go to github.com/hackclub/hackpad/releases/tag/v0.1-bugfix and download the zip.
- Extract it somewhere permanent (like a
kicad-libs folder in your Documents).
Install the symbol library (.kicad_sym):
- In KiCad, open Preferences → Manage Symbol Libraries.
- Click the + button, then browse to and select the
.kicad_sym file from the care package.
Install the footprint library (.pretty folder):
- Open Preferences → Manage Footprint Libraries.
- Click the + button, then browse to the
.pretty folder from the care package.
