A plugin for Sprint-Layout, Import footprint from Kicad/EasyEDA

[cdhigh]

I scaned the 3 qrcode images you generated, the results correct.

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[K-B-L]

but why it looks different?
my Iphone can only scan the black one. Not the QR in Sprint Layout

[cdhigh]

The qrcode feature of IPhone camera is not very smart (less tolerance).

I tested with iPhone.
Found that iPhone can recognized both 2 images If I increased the grid size of Sprint-Layout to 5.08mm.

There are many parameters for QR code generation, and different parameters will produce different images, but all of them are valid.
For example, all of 4 images follows are generated from a same text string, but with the different error correction levels.

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[K-B-L]

ok thx for info

[nounours18200]

@cdhigh:

I will test the advanced features later, but for the time being I have just imported a few SMD footprints from Kicad, and your plugin is excellent !!
A must-have plugin: congratulations !!

[CD32Freak]

Amazing plugin, you've implemented the features that were really missing in Sprint Layout! Thanks for sharing, cdhigh!

[nounours18200]

This plugin is so amazing : it allows us to import any footprint from the huge Kicad librairy....

I have been using it since it has been released (v1.5.2), to import the "name of footprint.kicad_mod" files, from Kicad 6.0 , but I have recently tried to import a "kicad_mod" file from Kicad 8.0, and I have an error (impossible to parse ...).

Did I make a mistake, or do you also face problems by importing footprints from Kicad 8.0 ?

Thanks

[burhan]

This plugin is so amazing : it allows us to import any footprint from the huge Kicad librairy....

I have been using it since it has been released (v1.5.2), to import the "name of footprint.kicad_mod" files, from Kicad 6.0 , but I have recently tried to import a "kicad_mod" file from Kicad 8.0, and I have an error (impossible to parse ...).

Did I make a mistake, or do you also face problems by importing footprints from Kicad 8.0 ?

Thanks

Have you tried the latest version?

https://github.com/cdhigh/sprintFontRel ... v1.5.4.rar

https://github.com/cdhigh/sprintFontRelease/releases

[nounours18200]

Not yet, but I made a wrong manipulation, so the version 1.5.2. does work for importing the Footprints from Kicad 8.0.

What is the procedure for upgrading Sprinfont from version 1.5.2 to 1.5.4 ?

Thanks and congratulations again for this must have plugin !

[cdhigh]

Released v1.6.
Added feature: inverted font background (negative font image).


https://github.com/cdhigh/sprintFontRel ... t_v1.6.rar

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[cdhigh]

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Released a new version v1.7
Added feature: Differential Pair Length Matching (serpentine trace)

https://github.com/cdhigh/sprintFontRelease/releases

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[burhan]

Thanks @cdhigh very good developments are happening.

[nounours18200]

Congratulations for this wonderful plugin !

It increases the features of SprintLayout by a huge margin, it is a must have plugin !

As we say in French: "Bravo" ...

[cdhigh]

Update to v1.8: Introducing two fun new features

https://github.com/cdhigh/sprintFontRel ... s/tag/v1.8

• Export to KiCad (with fully editable PCB elements)

• Export to OpenSCAD (3D model)

The value of the KiCad export speaks for itself.

But what’s the use of exporting to OpenSCAD? I honestly don't know—maybe just for fun

• Perhaps it could help with 3D modeling for enclosures or panels?

• You can use OpenSCAD to further convert files to STL, SVG, DXF, PDF, etc.

• Maybe it could be used to generate G-code for CNC or 3D printing?

• A pseudo-3D preview of the PCB?

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[SchnakenUwe]

I don't know if it's because of the plugin or the latest Sprint layout updates. When I try to insert an SVG, it's now permanently inverted. Do you have any idea what might be causing this?

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[CD32Freak]

Excellent features and progress, cdhigh!

[cdhigh]

SprintFont Adds MCP Support — Let AI Help You Design PCBs!

SprintFont v1.11 introduces experimental MCP support, allowing AI clients to interact directly with PCB data in Sprint-Layout.

What can you do with it?

Create footprints automatically: Provide a component datasheet or dimensioned drawing and ask AI to create the corresponding PCB footprint.

Modify existing footprints: Ask AI to adjust pad positions, dimensions, spacing, or other properties using natural language.

Generate components from datasheets: Let AI help turn component specifications into usable PCB footprints.

Batch-edit PCB elements: Automate repetitive changes across multiple elements instead of editing each one manually.

Inspect and analyze PCB designs: Ask AI to examine existing board data, identify potential issues, or explain the structure of a design.

Assist with PCB layout: Get AI to help arrange components, adjust their positions, or perform other repetitive layout tasks.

Automate tedious operations: Describe what you want to achieve, and let AI handle supported editing operations through SprintFont.

Recreate PCB tracks from photos: Provide a cleaned-up, high-contrast photo of a PCB, and ask AI to trace the visible copper tracks and recreate them in Sprint-Layout. This can help with PCB reverse engineering and reproducing existing boards.

These are just a few examples. What you can accomplish depends on the AI model, and the complexity of the task.

How to get started

You need an AI client that supports MCP(Antigravity/Codex/Cursor/Claude/OpenCode/Zcode...). Start the MCP server in SprintFont first, then launch your AI client and configure the connection.

The feature is experimental, so feedback and suggestions are welcome!

https://github.com/cdhigh/sprintFontRelease/releases

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An example:

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