docs: add KiCad library troubleshooting to README - #296
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Add a Troubleshooting section covering the most common setup issue: KICAD_SYMBOL_DIR not set or pointing to the wrong path. Includes OS-specific paths for Linux, Flatpak, macOS, and Windows, plus a one-line verification command.
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The #1 friction point for new users is
KICAD_SYMBOL_DIRnot being set or pointing to the wrong location. The current README mentions the variable but doesn't help users find the right path on their OS. This section provides copy-paste solutions for each platform.Test plan