kicad3Dmodels Files

Source and documentation for Kicad 3D Models, source version 0.8

Files:
	kc3d.pdf:  Latest tutorial on using the Python bindings.
	kicad3dmodels_src_20121215.tar.gz: source tarball	

Other relevant documents: For a brief tutorial on VRML2.0 in
  KiCAD, see kicad_3d_vrml.pdf in the source_v0.5 directory.

Source version 0.8:
	* A cosmetic bug has been fixed in the DIL model.
	* The DIL model has been improved to remove see-through points
		at the top edge of the case.
	* The documentation has been updated and now has figures.
	* The Python scripts for the diode package generation have
		been improved; the thru leads are slightly longer.
	* A script has been added to generate a number of products from
		the Samtec TSW series.

Older release notes:

Source version 0.7:
	* A number of bugs have been fixed
	* Classes Hdrbase, GenHdr, and Hole have been made
		more flexible. As a result of the changes,
		the Python bindings have also changed.
	* New models have been introduced for axial diodes;
		do35 is a model for glass encapsulated
		axial diodes which conform to the DO-35
		package specification. GenDiode is a
		generic axial diode; the model has been used
		to generate 3D models for diode packages
		DO-41 (1N4001), DO-201 (1N5820), and
		DO-204 (IR80SQ035).
	* Python scripts have been added to generate:
		a. DO-35 packaged axial glass encapsulated diodes
		b. DO-41 packaged diodes
		c. DO-201 packaged diodes
		d. DO-204 packaged diodes
		e. Samtec female headers, series SS, ESS, HSS,
			SD, and ESD.
		f. Samtec low-profile female headers, series
			SL and SLD.
	* kc3d.pdf: the guide and tutorial has been updated


Source version 0.6:

This source includes a number of bug fixes and introduces the
Wire class for creating swept paths. The tutorial includes
examples of how to use the Wire and creates a triangular
wound coil to demonstrate the capability of the class.