Create and validate KiCad schematic and PCB layouts for ESP32-based LED dimmer projects.
npx skills add https://github.com/StuartF303/vandaemon --skill kicad
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: kicad Source: https://github.com/StuartF303/vandaemon/tree/main/.claude/skills/kicad Command: npx skills add https://github.com/StuartF303/vandaemon --skill kicad
KiCad design expertise for VanDaemon hardware projects, enabling reliable schematic capture and PCB layout aligned with automotive-grade practices.
Inspect the KiCad project under hw/LEDDimmer to review led_dimmer_8ch.kicad_sch and led_dimmer_8ch.kicad_pcb
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
You can design PCB schematics for an ESP32 LED dimmer by applying pattern-based design rules and integrated workflows specific to VanDaemon hardware projects within KiCad 7+.
Yes, the workflow fully supports KiCad S-expression files, enabling you to manage symbol and footprint libraries while validating schematic and PCB layouts.
Yes, the design guidelines are explicitly aligned with automotive-grade practices to ensure reliable schematic capture and PCB layout for your hardware projects.
You validate KiCad PCB layouts by referencing established patterns and workflows for design validation that are tailored to VanDaemon LED dimmer hardware.
The best way to start is to inspect the KiCad project directory to review the specific schematic and PCB files for the 8-channel LED dimmer design.
You need KiCad version 7 or higher to process the S-expression based schematic and PCB layout files used in these VanDaemon hardware workflows.
pacphiAutomate KiCAD project creation, schematic manipulation, and PCB layout operations.
Dropio12Manage PCBWay fabrication and assembly orders for KiCad projects.
StuartF303Build, upload, and debug ESP32 firmware with PlatformIO CLI.
pjcauAudit and synchronize project documentation against authoritative source-of-truth files.
