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+# ice2040
+
+RP2040 + iCE5LP1K devboard
+
+Currently very WIP
+
+## Setting up a KiCAD dev env
+
+1. Initialize the submodules
+1. Open the symbol manager
+1. `Add library` → `Project` → `./KiCad-RP-Pico/RP-Pico Libraries/MCU_RaspberryPi_and_Boards.kicad_sym`
+1. Close the symbol manager
+1. Open the footprint manager
+1. `Add library` → `Project` → `./KiCad-RP-Pico/RP-Pico Libraries/MCU_RaspberryPi_and_Boards.pretty`
+1. `Add library` → `Project` → `./iCE2040.pretty`
+1. Close the footprint manager
+1. You are now ready to open the schematic and PCB design!