KiTree

⚠⚠ This tool is WIP and theirfore neither stable nor finished ⚠⚠

KiTree is a CLI tool that assists in creating KiCad PCBs with parts tracked on an InvenTree server. It can:

• Automate the process of generating project-specific footprint & symbol libraries based on CAD data assigned to the parts on the InvenTree server
• Create BOMs in InvenTree automatically based on the components used in the design
• Export manufacture-specific BOMs e.g. for JLCPCB assembly

It is designed with the following workflow in mind:

1. Create the part on the InvenTree server, along with a symbol, footprint as well as 3D-model assigned. Alternatively use a template part that provides said files.
2. Add information about the supplier and the vendor of the part as well as a datasheet in InvenTree
3. Initialize a KiCad project with the KiTree CLI and add the parts needed for the design
4. When the design is finished, the BOM can be build from the CLI

Roadmap

• Basic usage
• Part creation from KiCad to InvenTree
• Export JLCPCB assembly BOMs
• Use vendor APIs to create parts from templates in InvenTree
• ??? - Make suggestions for other features by opening an issue

Requirements

• Python 3.10 or higher

Install other requirements using:

$ pip install -r requirements.txt

Documentation

To be defined at first release. Bookmark the project to stay updated.

Development

To be defined ..