Kicad tools for Wemos D1 mini

Updated for KiCad 8.x

All legacy files have been converted to the corresponding current KiCad 8.x file formats, unnecessary files have been removed. The original pin header symbols CONN_01X08 have been mapped to the symbol Connector_Generic:Conn_01x08 included with KiCad.

D1 Shield template

Use this template to create a new project with a D1 shield schematic and PCB as basis.

• dowload the template directory git clone ...
• copy (or link) it to your user template directory
• on Linux : ~/kicad/template/
• on Windows : C:\Users\<USERNAME>\Documents\KiCad\8.0\template\
• on MacOS/OSX : /Users/<USERNAME>/Documents/template
• rename it as you like, e.g.: D1_mini_Shield

Within KiCad, create a new project from template. Select File > New Project from Template...

The board looks like that:

D1 as component

You can also use the D1 mini as a module of a bigger KiCad PCB project.

Symbol for KiCad

library/wemos_mini.kicad_sym can be used as a symbol / component in your design.

To add it to KiCad:

• Go to Preferences > Manage Symbol Libraries...
• Choose if you want this symbol to be available globally for all your projects or only for the current project by selecting the corresponding tab
• Click the folder icon below the list (Add existing library to table)
• navigate to the library/wemos_mini.kicad_sym file
• click Open
• the symbol is then added to KiCad

Footprint for KiCad

library/wemos_d1_mini.pretty contains a footprint of the D1 module for your PCB.

To add it to KiCad:

• Go to Preferences > Manage Footprint Libraries...
• Choose if you want this symbol to be available globally for all your projects or only for the current project by selecting the corresponding tab
• Click the folder icon below the list (Add existing)
• navigate into the library/wemos_d1_mini.pretty
• click Select Folder
• the footprint is then added to KiCad