kicad-utils

Miscellaneous utilities for Kicad

Unified XYRS + BOM

The kicad_unified_bom_xyrs.py script generates a unified bill of materials that reads MFR and MPN fields from schematic components (via XML netlist) and puts them on the same line as XYRS placement data read from PCB file.

This has been tested with PCB:NG to create a one shot BOM + Placement file to upload with gerbers in the same zip file.

How to Use

1. Place MFN (manufacturer) and MPN (manufacturer part number) fields in each and every schematic part.
2. (Optional) Add a Config field and set it to DNF for parts you don't want fitted (aka Do Not Fit)
3. Generate a netlist, import the net list and layout the PCB as you normally would.
4. Set the Normal+Insert property on parts you want placed or they won't have XYRS data.
5. Add a BOM plugin specifying the path to kicad_unified_bom_xyrs.py file.
6. Automagically find a unified BOM + XYRS in the gerber output_directory set in the PCB file.