grabowski
046f66f6eb
- 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 - Add docs structure with design-notes and user-manual directories - Provide complete workflow from design to manufacturing with quality checklists
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# /hardware/bom
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Bill of Materials for your KiCad project.
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## Purpose
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This directory contains Bill of Materials (BOM) files generated from your KiCad schematic and additional BOM-related documentation.
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## File Types
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- **`.csv`**: Comma-separated values format (most common)
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- **`.xlsx`**: Excel spreadsheet format
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- **`.xml`**: XML format for automated processing
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- **`.html`**: HTML format for web viewing
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- **`.pdf`**: PDF format for documentation
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## Generating BOM from KiCad
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1. Open your schematic (`.kicad_sch`)
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2. Go to **Tools → Generate Bill of Materials**
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3. Select or configure a BOM plugin
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4. Set output directory to `hardware/bom/`
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5. Click **Generate**
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## Recommended BOM Formats
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### Basic BOM (`ProjectName-BOM.csv`)
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- Reference designators
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- Values
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- Footprints
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- Quantities
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- Manufacturer part numbers
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- Supplier part numbers
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### Extended BOM (`ProjectName-BOM-Extended.xlsx`)
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- All basic information plus:
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- Descriptions
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- Manufacturer names
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- Supplier links
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- Pricing information
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- Stock availability
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- Alternative parts
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## BOM Structure Example
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```
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Reference | Value | Footprint | Qty | MPN | Supplier | SPN
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----------|------------|------------------|-----|---------------|----------|-------------
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R1,R2,R3 | 10k | R_0603_1608Metric| 3 | RC0603FR-0710KL| Digi-Key | 311-10.0KHRCT-ND
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C1,C2 | 100nF | C_0603_1608Metric| 2 | GRM188R71C104KA01D| Mouser | 81-GRM188R71C104KA1D
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U1 | STM32F401 | LQFP-64_10x10mm | 1 | STM32F401RET6 | Digi-Key | 497-11767-ND
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```
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## BOM Management Best Practices
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- Include manufacturer part numbers (MPN)
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- Add supplier part numbers for purchasing
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- Include alternative/substitute parts
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- Document any special requirements
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- Update BOM with design changes
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- Version control BOM files
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- Include pricing and availability data
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## KiCad BOM Plugins
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- **bom_csv_grouped_by_value**: Groups components by value
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- **bom_csv_sorted_by_ref**: Sorts by reference designator
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- **kibom**: Advanced BOM generator with many options
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- **InteractiveHtmlBom**: Creates interactive HTML BOMs
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## File Naming Convention
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- `ProjectName-BOM.csv` - Basic BOM
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- `ProjectName-BOM-v1.0.csv` - Versioned BOM
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- `ProjectName-BOM-Extended.xlsx` - Detailed BOM with pricing
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- `ProjectName-BOM-Assembly.csv` - Assembly-specific BOM
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