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- Add dedicated /kicad/ directory with organized subdirectories for libraries, schematics, gerbers, plots, and backups
- Create comprehensive KiCad 9 library structure (symbols, footprints, 3D models)
- Add manufacturing-ready directories for production files (gerbers, drill, pick-and-place)
- Update all README files with KiCad-specific documentation and workflows
- Add KiCad-optimized .gitignore file for proper version control
- Create KICAD-PROJECT-TEMPLATE.md comprehensive usage guide
- Add hardware assembly documentation and BOM management
- Include detailed manufacturing file generation instructions
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/hardware/bom

Bill of Materials for your KiCad project.

Purpose

This directory contains Bill of Materials (BOM) files generated from your KiCad schematic and additional BOM-related documentation.

File Types

.csv: Comma-separated values format (most common)
.xlsx: Excel spreadsheet format
.xml: XML format for automated processing
.html: HTML format for web viewing
.pdf: PDF format for documentation

Generating BOM from KiCad

Open your schematic (.kicad_sch)
Go to Tools → Generate Bill of Materials
Select or configure a BOM plugin
Set output directory to hardware/bom/
Click Generate

Recommended BOM Formats

Basic BOM (`ProjectName-BOM.csv`)

Reference designators
Values
Footprints
Quantities
Manufacturer part numbers
Supplier part numbers

Extended BOM (`ProjectName-BOM-Extended.xlsx`)

All basic information plus:
Descriptions
Manufacturer names
Supplier links
Pricing information
Stock availability
Alternative parts

BOM Structure Example

Reference | Value      | Footprint        | Qty | MPN           | Supplier | SPN
----------|------------|------------------|-----|---------------|----------|-------------
R1,R2,R3  | 10k        | R_0603_1608Metric| 3   | RC0603FR-0710KL| Digi-Key | 311-10.0KHRCT-ND
C1,C2     | 100nF      | C_0603_1608Metric| 2   | GRM188R71C104KA01D| Mouser | 81-GRM188R71C104KA1D
U1        | STM32F401  | LQFP-64_10x10mm  | 1   | STM32F401RET6 | Digi-Key | 497-11767-ND

BOM Management Best Practices

Include manufacturer part numbers (MPN)
Add supplier part numbers for purchasing
Include alternative/substitute parts
Document any special requirements
Update BOM with design changes
Version control BOM files
Include pricing and availability data

KiCad BOM Plugins

bom_csv_grouped_by_value: Groups components by value
bom_csv_sorted_by_ref: Sorts by reference designator
kibom: Advanced BOM generator with many options
InteractiveHtmlBom: Creates interactive HTML BOMs

File Naming Convention

ProjectName-BOM.csv - Basic BOM
ProjectName-BOM-v1.0.csv - Versioned BOM
ProjectName-BOM-Extended.xlsx - Detailed BOM with pricing
ProjectName-BOM-Assembly.csv - Assembly-specific BOM

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