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MitjaNemec / PlaceFootprints

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Feature request: Place components in triangular grid. #13

Open GrootOpperhoofd opened 1 year ago

GrootOpperhoofd commented 1 year ago

Great feature overall, so far it works great with kicad 7.0. For a new project I have a feature request:

It would be really convenient if I could place components in a triangular grid. Hexagonal grids would be nice as well.

A rudimentary but easy way to implement would be to skew a rectangular grid and have the option to skip every other point. When alternating the skipped grid point for each row that would create a triangular grid.

MitjaNemec commented 1 year ago

Well you'll have to be more verbose to get your point across. Maybe add some sketch?

I don't see how you would not be able to achieve triangular or hexagonal placement if you'd just choose three/six footprints and place them circular with 120˚/60° angle.