track_length_plugin_kicad

This Kicad PCB Editor python plugin measures the selected track segments lengths and gives the total length in mm. It also estimates resistance for 1 Oz copper and T = 25C.

This guide was used: https://dev-docs.kicad.org/en/python/pcbnew/

This Youtube view was my inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjDrvnIFPVY

This on-line resistance calculation tool was used to ensure the plugin's results are accurate:
https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/tools/trace-resistance-calculator/

INSTALLATION

(1) Find plugin directory... Tools -> External Plugins -> Open Plugin Directory

(2) Copy track_length_plugin_kicad.py and track_length_plugin_icon.png to your plugin directory.

(3) Refresh plugins... Tools -> External Plugins -> Refresh Plugins

USAGE

Select the track segments using the SHIFT key and then click the new icon.