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KiCost: A Reliable and Efficient Tool for Managing Costs of Electronic Circuit Board Projects

14 Feb, 2023

KiCost: A Reliable and Efficient Tool for Managing Costs of Electronic Circuit Board Projects

KiCost is an open-source tool for automatically generating and managing cost spreadsheets for electronic circuit boards designed with KiCad EDA software. The tool extracts component information from the schematic and BOM files and then retrieves the component prices from several online vendors, including Digi-Key, Mouser, and LCSC. It can generate detailed reports for each vendor, with options to include shipping and handling costs, and taxes.

Based on my analysis of the project, the codebase is well-organized and easy to navigate, with clear documentation and instructions for installation and usage. The tool appears to be actively maintained, with frequent updates and bug fixes. Additionally, the developers have provided several examples and test cases to demonstrate the functionality of the tool.

Overall, I would recommend KiCost to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient way to manage costs for electronic circuit board projects.

If you're looking for a hassle-free way to generate and manage cost spreadsheets for your electronic circuit board projects, KiCost is the open-source tool you need to download below:

KiCost KiCAD Tool

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