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elite-pcb-designer-orchestrator

Automate PCB design from netlist to manufacturing files with KiCad.

15|1|Updated Oct 23, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#orchestration#Gerber#PCB design#manufacturing#KiCad#FreeRouting
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/synqing/K1.hardware --skill elite-pcb-designer-orchestrator
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Skill: elite-pcb-designer-orchestrator
Source: https://github.com/synqing/K1.hardware/tree/main/.claude/skills/elite-pcb-designer-orchestrator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/synqing/K1.hardware --skill elite-pcb-designer-orchestrator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires kicad-cli, java, python3.

What problem does it solve?

Manual PCB design is time-consuming and prone to errors, especially when dealing with multiple iterations or variants. This Skill orchestrates a complete 4-phase PCB design automation pipeline, transforming a netlist into manufacturing-ready files with minimal human intervention, drastically reducing design cycles and ensuring reproducibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 4-Phase Automation: Guides through Design Preparation, Component Placement, Automated Routing, and Design Validation.
  • KiCad & FreeRouting Integration: Leverages industry-standard tools for schematic import, auto-routing, and DRC/DFM checks.
  • Manufacturing File Generation: Automatically produces Gerbers, drill files, BOMs, and other deliverables for fabrication.
  • Use Case: Rapidly generate manufacturing packages for new PCB designs, batch process multiple board variants for a product line, or integrate hardware design into a CI/CD pipeline.

Quick Start

Run complete PCB design automation

python3 elite_pcb_designer.py
--netlist hardware/k1_motherboard_revA.net
--board hardware/k1_lightwave.kicad_pcb
--output k1_design_output

Frequently Asked Questions about elite-pcb-designer-orchestrator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate PCB design from netlist to manufacturing files?▼

Automate PCB design by running the elite-pcb-designer-orchestrator, which transforms a netlist into production-ready Gerber, drill, and BOM files through a four-phase pipeline: Design Preparation, Component Placement, Automated Routing, and Design Validation using KiCad and FreeRouting integration.

Can I use KiCad with automated routing and DRC/DFM validation?▼

Yes. The orchestrator integrates KiCad CLI with FreeRouting for auto-routing and performs automated ERC, DRC, and DFM checks to validate designs before exporting manufacturing files, eliminating manual verification steps.

What does the PCB design orchestrator actually do step by step?▼

The orchestrator processes a KiCad netlist through four phases: auto-assigns footprints, validates electrical and design rules, performs automated routing, and exports Gerbers, drill files, and BOMs—all in a single pipeline run with minimal human intervention.

Do I need Python, Java, and KiCad CLI installed to run this?▼

Yes. The orchestrator requires kicad-cli, java, and python3 as runtime dependencies to execute the complete automation pipeline and integrate with KiCad's synthesis and verification tools.

How does this reduce PCB design cycles compared to manual workflows?▼

By orchestrating footprint assignment, routing, and validation in a repeatable pipeline, the Skill eliminates iterative manual steps, enables batch processing of board variants, and ensures consistent manufacturing-ready output across design cycles.

Can I integrate this PCB automation into a CI/CD pipeline?▼

Yes. The orchestrator processes netlist-to-manufacturing transformations through command-line execution, making it suitable for integration into CI/CD workflows to automate hardware design iterations alongside software deployment.

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