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New KiCad Plugin Integrates AI for PCB Design
Konnect is a new Rust-based plugin for KiCad that enables AI assistants, such as Claude, to design schematics and PCBs. It utilizes the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide AI models with access to 228 tools for task…
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AI benchmark scores lack clarity; new checklist proposed
A new checklist for evaluating AI benchmark scores has been proposed, highlighting inconsistencies and potential manipulation in how AI models' computer use capabilities are measured. The author points out that leading …
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Google Japan reveals conveyor-belt keyboard concept for easier typing · 4 sources tracked
Google Japan has unveiled a unique conveyor-belt keyboard concept designed to make typing easier, particularly for one-handed use. This innovative keyboard features four belts, each with 29 keys, that move to the user's…
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OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra claims PCB design capabilities tested
OpenAI has released its GPT-6 Astra model, claiming it can design complete PCBs in KiCad from schematics to a manufacturable layout. Hackaday investigated these claims, questioning whether the AI's capabilities are a ge…
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Copperhead AI agent automates KiCad electronic design tasks
Copperhead is an open-source AI agent designed to assist with electronic card design. Users describe desired changes, and Copperhead automatically modifies KiCad files and updates documentation. It also re-runs KiCad ch…
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Claude Fable 5 designs functional PCB, surpassing Opus 4.5
A user successfully designed a custom PCB using Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 model, a feat that previous advanced models like Opus 4.5 (up to 4.8) failed to achieve. The user provided a prompt detailing the desired compon…
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OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra claims ability to design circuit boards
OpenAI has released its GPT-6 Astra model, which the company claims can design complete circuit boards in KiCad. This advancement aims to automate the process of PCB design, potentially streamlining hardware development.
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OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra can design circuits, but utility questioned
OpenAI has reportedly unveiled a new AI model named GPT-6 Astra, which they claim can generate designs for electronic circuits in KiCad. However, the usefulness of this capability is being questioned, with comparisons m…
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AI's circuit board design capabilities tested by new EEBench framework
A new evaluation framework called EEBench is being developed to assess the capabilities of AI in designing electronic circuits, particularly printed circuit boards (PCBs). While AI models like OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra demon…
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Part-DB 2.14 released with AI agent data access
Part-DB has released version 2.14, introducing support for MCP tools that allow AI agents to access Part-DB data. This update also includes features such as CSV export for project Bills of Materials, enhanced search cap…
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Open-source Beavis Ultrasound recreates legendary Gravis Ultrasound sound card
A new open-source project called Beavis Ultrasound aims to recreate the legendary Gravis Ultrasound ISA sound card. The project provides complete KiCad schematics, PCB layout, sample ROM, and reverse-engineered GAL logi…
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New Benchmark Environment PCBWorld Trains AI for PCB Routing
Researchers have introduced PCBWorld, an open-source environment designed to train AI agents for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) routing. Built on the KiCad EDA engine, PCBWorld allows agents to interactively route boards a…
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KiCad EDA Software Accessible via Web Browser Demo
This item is a Show HN post featuring a web-based version of the KiCad electronics design automation software. The provided link leads to a demo of the PCBJam platform, which allows users to interact with KiCad directly…
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Cursor IDE's utility for 3D and PCB design questioned by user
A user on Reddit is inquiring about the suitability of the Cursor IDE for 3D design and PCB design tasks. They are new to these fields and have found Cursor helpful in learning, while also exploring tools like EasyEDA a…
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AI generates editable PCB schematics from natural language
Researchers have developed pcbGPT, a system designed to automatically generate editable Printed Circuit Board (PCB) schematics from natural language descriptions. This tool aims to simplify the complex process of transl…
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AI tool Librizer generates PCB libraries from datasheets for KiCad
Leacron, a startup originating from Tokyo Institute of Technology, has announced that its AI-powered tool, Librizer, now supports the KiCad format. Librizer automates the creation of circuit schematic symbols and PCB fo…
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Signex integrates AI into KiCad-compatible EDA tool
Signex is a new schematic and PCB editor designed for electronics design, built using Rust. It incorporates artificial intelligence capabilities directly into the design process. The tool is compatible with KiCad, allow…