Creating footprints in KiCad using a scanner

Building KiCad Footprints from Scans of Undocumented Connectors

A flatbed scan of a connector gives a scaled silhouette, not a verified footprint. The method only becomes trustworthy when scale calibration, pad geometry, orientation and a one-to-one fit check are handled as separate steps.

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