Refine repository structure for KiCad 9 optimization
- Add dedicated /kicad/ directory with organized subdirectories for libraries, schematics, gerbers, plots, and backups - Create comprehensive KiCad 9 library structure (symbols, footprints, 3D models) - Add manufacturing-ready directories for production files (gerbers, drill, pick-and-place) - Update all README files with KiCad-specific documentation and workflows - Add KiCad-optimized .gitignore file for proper version control - Create KICAD-PROJECT-TEMPLATE.md comprehensive usage guide - Add hardware assembly documentation and BOM management - Include detailed manufacturing file generation instructions - Add docs structure with design-notes and user-manual directories - Provide complete workflow from design to manufacturing with quality checklists
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# /docs
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Documentation files for users and developers.
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Project documentation for your KiCad project.
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## Purpose
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This directory contains all project documentation including user manuals, design notes, images, and reference materials.
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## Directory Structure
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- `images/` - Documentation images, photos, and diagrams
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- `datasheets/` - Component datasheets and specifications
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- `user-manual/` - End-user documentation and guides
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- `design-notes/` - Design decisions and technical documentation
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## Documentation Types
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- **User Manual**: How to use the finished product
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- **Design Notes**: Technical decisions and rationale
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- **Assembly Guide**: How to build the project
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- **Testing Procedures**: Verification and validation
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- **Troubleshooting**: Common issues and solutions
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## Best Practices
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- Use clear, descriptive filenames
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- Include version information in documents
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- Keep images organized and properly referenced
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- Document design decisions and trade-offs
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- Update documentation with design changes
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- Use consistent formatting and style
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## File Formats
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- **Markdown (`.md`)**: Preferred for text documentation
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- **PDF (`.pdf`)**: For formal documents and printable guides
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- **Images**: PNG for diagrams, JPG for photos
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- **Datasheets**: PDF format from manufacturers
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