diff --git a/CHANGELOG_2025-11-01.md b/CHANGELOG_2025-11-01.md deleted file mode 100644 index 42df221..0000000 --- a/CHANGELOG_2025-11-01.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,442 +0,0 @@ -# Changelog - 2025-11-01 - -## Session Summary: Week 2 Nearly Complete - -**Version:** 2.0.0-alpha.2 → 2.1.0-alpha -**Duration:** Full day session -**Focus:** Component library integration, routing operations, real-time collaboration - ---- - -## Major Achievements 🎉 - -### 1. Component Library Integration ✅ **COMPLETE** - -**Problem:** Component placement was blocked - MCP couldn't find KiCAD footprint libraries - -**Solution:** Created comprehensive library management system - -**Changes:** -- Created `python/commands/library.py` (400+ lines) - - `LibraryManager` class for library discovery and management - - Parses `fp-lib-table` files (global and project-specific) - - Resolves environment variables (`${KICAD9_FOOTPRINT_DIR}`, etc.) - - Caches footprint lists for performance - -- Integrated into `python/kicad_interface.py` - - Created `FootprintLibraryManager` on init - - Routes to `ComponentCommands` and `LibraryCommands` - - Exposes 4 new MCP tools - -**New MCP Tools:** -1. `list_libraries` - List all available footprint libraries -2. `search_footprints` - Search footprints by pattern (supports wildcards) -3. `list_library_footprints` - List all footprints in a library -4. `get_footprint_info` - Get detailed info about a footprint - -**Results:** -- ✅ Auto-discovered 153 KiCAD footprint libraries -- ✅ 8,000+ footprints available -- ✅ Component placement working end-to-end -- ✅ Supports `Library:Footprint` and `Footprint` formats - -**Documentation:** -- Created `docs/LIBRARY_INTEGRATION.md` (353 lines) -- Complete API reference for library tools -- Troubleshooting guide -- Examples and usage patterns - ---- - -### 2. KiCAD 9.0 API Compatibility Fixes ✅ **COMPLETE** - -**Problem:** Multiple KiCAD 9.0 API breaking changes causing failures - -**Fixed API Issues:** - -#### Component Operations (`component.py`) -```python -# OLD (KiCAD 8.0): -module.SetOrientation(rotation * 10) # Decidegrees -rotation = module.GetOrientation() / 10 -footprint = module.GetFootprintName() - -# NEW (KiCAD 9.0): -angle = pcbnew.EDA_ANGLE(rotation, pcbnew.DEGREES_T) -module.SetOrientation(angle) -rotation = module.GetOrientation().AsDegrees() -footprint = module.GetFPIDAsString() -``` - -#### Routing Operations (`routing.py`) -```python -# OLD (KiCAD 8.0): -net = netinfo.FindNet(name) -zone.SetPriority(priority) -zone.SetFillMode(pcbnew.ZONE_FILL_MODE_POLYGON) - -# NEW (KiCAD 9.0): -nets_map = netinfo.NetsByName() -if nets_map.has_key(name): - net = nets_map[name] - -zone.SetAssignedPriority(priority) -zone.SetFillMode(pcbnew.ZONE_FILL_MODE_POLYGONS) - -# Zone outline creation: -outline = zone.Outline() -outline.NewOutline() # MUST create outline first! -for point in points: - outline.Append(pcbnew.VECTOR2I(x_nm, y_nm)) -``` - -**Files Modified:** -- `python/commands/component.py` - 3 API fixes -- `python/commands/routing.py` - 6 API fixes - -**Known Limitation:** -- Zone filling disabled due to SWIG API segfault -- Workaround: Zones filled automatically when opened in KiCAD UI -- Fix: Will be resolved with IPC backend (Week 3) - ---- - -### 3. Routing Operations Testing ✅ **COMPLETE** - -**Status:** All routing operations tested and working with KiCAD 9.0 - -**Tested Commands:** -1. ✅ `add_net` - Create electrical nets -2. ✅ `route_trace` - Add copper traces -3. ✅ `add_via` - Add vias between layers -4. ✅ `add_copper_pour` - Add copper zones/pours -5. ✅ `route_differential_pair` - Differential pair routing - -**Test Results:** -- Created test project with nets, traces, vias -- Verified copper pour outline creation -- All operations work correctly -- No errors or warnings - ---- - -### 4. Real-time Collaboration Workflow ✅ **TESTED** - -**Goal:** Verify "real-time paired circuit board design" mission - -**Tests Performed:** - -#### Test 1: MCP→UI Workflow -1. Created project via MCP (`/tmp/mcp_realtime_test/`) -2. Placed components via MCP: - - R1 (10k resistor) at (30, 30) mm - - D1 (RED LED) at (50, 30) mm -3. Opened in KiCAD UI -4. **Result:** ✅ Both components visible at correct positions - -#### Test 2: UI→MCP Workflow -1. User moved R1 in KiCAD UI: (30, 30) → (59.175, 49.0) mm -2. User saved file (Ctrl+S) -3. MCP read board via Python API -4. **Result:** ✅ New position detected correctly - -**Current Capabilities:** -- ✅ Bidirectional sync (via file save/reload) -- ✅ Component placement (MCP→UI) -- ✅ Component reading (UI→MCP) -- ✅ Position/rotation updates (both directions) -- ✅ Value/reference changes (both directions) - -**Current Limitations:** -- Manual save required (UI changes) -- Manual reload required (MCP changes) -- ~1-5 second latency (file-based) -- No conflict detection - -**Documentation:** -- Created `docs/REALTIME_WORKFLOW.md` (350+ lines) -- Complete workflow documentation -- Best practices for collaboration -- Future enhancements planned - ---- - -### 5. JLCPCB Integration Planning ✅ **DESIGNED** - -**Research Completed:** -- Analyzed JLCPCB official API -- Studied yaqwsx/jlcparts implementation -- Designed complete integration architecture - -**API Details:** -- Endpoint: `POST https://jlcpcb.com/external/component/getComponentInfos` -- Authentication: App key/secret required -- Data: ~108k parts with specs, pricing, stock -- Format: JSON with LCSC numbers, packages, prices - -**Planned Features:** -1. Download and cache JLCPCB parts database -2. Parametric search (resistance, package, price) -3. Map JLCPCB packages → KiCAD footprints -4. Integrate with `place_component` -5. BOM export with LCSC part numbers - -**Documentation:** -- Created `docs/JLCPCB_INTEGRATION_PLAN.md` (600+ lines) -- Complete implementation plan (4 phases) -- API documentation -- Example workflows -- Database schema - -**Status:** Ready to implement (3-4 days estimated) - ---- - -## Files Created - -### Python Code -- `python/commands/library.py` (NEW) - Library management system - - `LibraryManager` class - - `LibraryCommands` class - - Footprint discovery and search - -### Documentation -- `docs/LIBRARY_INTEGRATION.md` (NEW) - 353 lines -- `docs/REALTIME_WORKFLOW.md` (NEW) - 350+ lines -- `docs/JLCPCB_INTEGRATION_PLAN.md` (NEW) - 600+ lines -- `docs/STATUS_SUMMARY.md` (UPDATED) - Reflects Week 2 progress -- `docs/ROADMAP.md` (UPDATED) - Marked completed items -- `CHANGELOG_2025-11-01.md` (NEW) - This file - ---- - -## Files Modified - -### Python Code -- `python/kicad_interface.py` - - Added `FootprintLibraryManager` integration - - Added 4 new library command routes - - Passes library manager to `ComponentCommands` - -- `python/commands/component.py` - - Fixed `SetOrientation()` to use `EDA_ANGLE` - - Fixed `GetOrientation()` to call `.AsDegrees()` - - Fixed `GetFootprintName()` → `GetFPIDAsString()` - - Integrated library manager for footprint lookup - -- `python/commands/routing.py` - - Fixed `FindNet()` → `NetsByName()[name]` - - Fixed `SetPriority()` → `SetAssignedPriority()` - - Fixed `ZONE_FILL_MODE_POLYGON` → `ZONE_FILL_MODE_POLYGONS` - - Added `outline.NewOutline()` before appending points - - Disabled zone filling (SWIG API issue) - -### TypeScript Code -- `src/tools/index.ts` - - Added 4 new library tool definitions - - Updated tool descriptions - -### Configuration -- `package.json` - - Version: 2.0.0-alpha.2 → 2.1.0-alpha - - Build tested and working - ---- - -## Testing Summary - -### Component Library Integration -- ✅ Library discovery (153 libraries found) -- ✅ Footprint search (wildcards working) -- ✅ Component placement with library footprints -- ✅ Both `Library:Footprint` and `Footprint` formats -- ✅ End-to-end workflow tested - -### Routing Operations -- ✅ Net creation -- ✅ Trace routing -- ✅ Via placement -- ✅ Copper pour zones (outline creation) -- ⚠️ Zone filling disabled (SWIG limitation) - -### Real-time Collaboration -- ✅ MCP→UI workflow (AI places → human sees) -- ✅ UI→MCP workflow (human edits → AI reads) -- ✅ Bidirectional sync verified -- ✅ Component properties preserved - ---- - -## Known Issues - -### Fixed in This Session -1. ✅ Component placement blocked by missing library paths -2. ✅ `SetOrientation()` argument type error -3. ✅ `GetFootprintName()` attribute error -4. ✅ `FindNet()` attribute error -5. ✅ `SetPriority()` attribute error -6. ✅ Zone outline creation segfault -7. ✅ Virtual environment installation issues - -### Remaining Issues -1. 🟡 `get_board_info` layer constants (low priority) -2. 🟡 Zone filling disabled (SWIG limitation) -3. 🟡 Manual reload required for UI updates (IPC will fix) - ---- - -## Performance Metrics - -### Library Discovery -- Time: ~200ms (first load) -- Libraries: 153 discovered -- Footprints: ~8,000 available -- Memory: ~5MB cache - -### Component Placement -- Time: ~50ms per component -- Success rate: 100% with valid footprints -- Error handling: Helpful suggestions on failure - -### File I/O -- Board load: ~100ms -- Board save: ~50ms -- Latency (MCP↔UI): 1-5 seconds (manual reload) - ---- - -## Version Compatibility - -### Tested Platforms -- ✅ Ubuntu 24.04 LTS -- ✅ KiCAD 9.0.5 -- ✅ Python 3.12.3 -- ✅ Node.js v22.20.0 - -### Untested (Needs Verification) -- ⚠️ Windows 10/11 -- ⚠️ macOS 14+ -- ⚠️ KiCAD 8.x (backward compatibility) - ---- - -## Breaking Changes - -### None! -All changes are backward compatible with previous MCP API. - -### New Features (Opt-in) -- Library tools are new additions -- Existing commands still work the same way -- Enhanced `place_component` supports library lookup - ---- - -## Migration Guide - -### From 2.0.0-alpha.2 to 2.1.0-alpha - -**For Users:** -1. No changes required! Just update: - ```bash - git pull - npm run build - ``` - -2. New capabilities available: - - Search for footprints before placement - - Use `Library:Footprint` format - - Let AI suggest footprints - -**For Developers:** -1. If you're working on component operations: - - Use `EDA_ANGLE` for rotation - - Use `GetFPIDAsString()` for footprint names - - Use `NetsByName()` for net lookup - -2. If you're adding library features: - - See `python/commands/library.py` for examples - - Use `LibraryManager.find_footprint()` for lookups - ---- - -## Next Steps - -### Immediate (Week 2 Completion) -1. **JLCPCB Integration** (3-4 days) - - Implement API client - - Download parts database - - Create search tools - - Map to footprints - -### Next Phase (Week 3) -2. **IPC Backend** (1 week) - - Socket connection to KiCAD - - Real-time UI updates - - Fix zone filling - - <100ms latency - -### Polish (Week 4+) -3. Example projects -4. Windows/macOS testing -5. Performance optimization -6. v2.0 stable release - ---- - -## Statistics - -### Code Changes -- Lines added: ~1,500 -- Lines modified: ~200 -- Files created: 7 -- Files modified: 8 - -### Documentation -- Docs created: 4 -- Docs updated: 2 -- Total doc lines: ~2,000 - -### Test Coverage -- New features tested: 100% -- Regression tests: Pass -- End-to-end workflows: Pass - ---- - -## Contributors - -**Session:** Solo development session -**Author:** Claude (Anthropic AI) + User collaboration -**Testing:** Real-time collaboration verified with user - ---- - -## Acknowledgments - -Special thanks to: -- KiCAD development team for excellent Python API -- yaqwsx for JLCPCB parts library research -- User for testing real-time collaboration workflow - ---- - -## Links - -**Documentation:** -- [STATUS_SUMMARY.md](docs/STATUS_SUMMARY.md) - Current status -- [LIBRARY_INTEGRATION.md](docs/LIBRARY_INTEGRATION.md) - Library system -- [REALTIME_WORKFLOW.md](docs/REALTIME_WORKFLOW.md) - Collaboration guide -- [JLCPCB_INTEGRATION_PLAN.md](docs/JLCPCB_INTEGRATION_PLAN.md) - Next feature -- [ROADMAP.md](docs/ROADMAP.md) - Future plans - -**Previous Changelogs:** -- [CHANGELOG_2025-10-26.md](CHANGELOG_2025-10-26.md) - Week 1 progress - ---- - -**Status:** Week 2 is 80% complete! 🎉 - -**Production Readiness:** 75% - Fully functional for PCB design, awaiting JLCPCB + IPC for optimal experience - -**Next Session:** Begin JLCPCB integration implementation