# /kicad

KiCad-specific files and directories for your KiCad 9 project.

## Directory Structure

- `libraries/` - Custom KiCad libraries (symbols, footprints, 3D models)
- `schematics/` - Additional/hierarchical schematic files
- `gerbers/` - Generated Gerber files for review
- `plots/` - PDF plots and prints of schematics/PCBs
- `backups/` - KiCad automatic backups (excluded from git)

## Usage Notes

- Your main project files (`.kicad_pro`, `.kicad_sch`, `.kicad_pcb`) should be in the root directory
- Use relative paths when referencing custom libraries
- The `backups/` folder is automatically managed by KiCad and excluded from version control
- Generated files in `gerbers/` and `plots/` are for review - final production files go in `/manufacturing/`