KiCAD MCP Bot
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feat: Expand schematic component support from 3 to 13 types + plan dynamic loading
Issue #26 Follow-up: The original fix only supported 3 component types (R, C, LED).
This expands the template-based approach to 13 types while planning for unlimited access.
**Expanded Template (Option 1 - Immediate Solution):**
- Added 10 new component types to template
- Passives: R, C, L, Crystal (4 types)
- Semiconductors: D, LED, Q_NPN, Q_NMOS (4 types)
- ICs: OpAmp, Voltage Regulator (2 types)
- Connectors: Conn_2pin, Conn_4pin (2 types)
- Misc: Switch/Button (1 type)
**Components Now Supported:**
1. Resistor (R)
2. Capacitor (C)
3. Inductor (L)
4. Crystal (Y)
5. Diode (D)
6. LED
7. NPN Transistor (Q_NPN)
8. N-Channel MOSFET (Q_NMOS)
9. Op-Amp (U)
10. Voltage Regulator (U_REG)
11. 2-pin Connector (J2)
12. 4-pin Connector (J4)
13. Push Button/Switch (SW)
**Implementation:**
- Created template_with_symbols_expanded.kicad_sch with all 13 types
- Updated TEMPLATE_MAP with comprehensive type mappings
- Updated project.py to use expanded template by default
- All tests passing (13/13 components added successfully)
**Future Plan (Option 2 - Dynamic Library Loading):**
- Documented comprehensive plan for accessing ALL KiCad symbols (~10,000+)
- Dynamic loading from .kicad_sym library files
- S-expression injection approach
- 6-8 week implementation timeline
- Maintains template fallback for compatibility
**Files Added:**
- python/templates/template_with_symbols_expanded.kicad_sch
- docs/DYNAMIC_LIBRARY_LOADING_PLAN.md
**Files Modified:**
- python/commands/component_schematic.py (expanded TEMPLATE_MAP)
- python/commands/project.py (use expanded template)
This provides immediate value (13 types vs 3) while we plan the long-term
solution of unlimited symbol access through dynamic library loading.
Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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2026-01-10 09:54:51 -05:00 |
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KiCAD MCP Bot
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994965e041
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feat: Complete Phase 1 & 2 - Schematic workflow fix and JLCPCB integration
Phase 1: Schematic Workflow Fix (Issue #26)
- Fixed broken schematic workflow using template-based symbol cloning
- Updated create_project to generate both PCB and schematic files
- Rewrote add_schematic_component to use kicad-skip clone() API
- Added template schematics with cloneable R, C, LED symbols
- All schematic tests now passing
Phase 2: JLCPCB Integration Complete
- Integrated JLCSearch public API (no authentication required)
- Access to ~100k JLCPCB parts with real-time stock and pricing
- Implemented parametric search for resistors, capacitors, components
- Added package-to-footprint mapping for KiCad integration
- Cost optimization with Basic vs Extended library classification
- Alternative part suggestions with price comparison
New Components:
- python/commands/jlcsearch.py - JLCSearch API client
- python/templates/ - Template schematics for symbol cloning
- docs/JLCPCB_INTEGRATION.md - Comprehensive API documentation
- docs/SCHEMATIC_WORKFLOW_FIX.md - Phase 1 technical details
- CHANGELOG.md - Consolidated unified changelog
- PHASE_2_COMPLETE.md - Phase 2 implementation summary
MCP Tools Available:
- download_jlcpcb_database - Download full parts catalog
- search_jlcpcb_parts - Parametric search with filters
- get_jlcpcb_part - Part details + footprint suggestions
- get_jlcpcb_database_stats - Database statistics
- suggest_jlcpcb_alternatives - Find similar/cheaper parts
Technical Improvements:
- SQLite database with FTS5 full-text search
- HMAC-SHA256 authentication support (official JLCPCB API)
- Improved .gitignore to exclude credentials and databases
- Template-based schematic creation workflow
Testing:
- All integration tests passing
- Database operations validated
- Live API connectivity confirmed
- Schematic workflow end-to-end verified
Credits:
- JLCSearch API: @tscircuit
- Local JLCPCB search: @l3wi
Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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2026-01-10 09:04:56 -05:00 |
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