PCB Manufacturer Design Rule Checker¶

✅ INTEGRATION COMPLETE - Now Part of PCB Stackup Generator!¶

The PCB Design Rule Checker has been successfully integrated into the main PCB Stackup Generator web application as a production-ready feature.

🎉 Integration Status: COMPLETED (December 19, 2025)¶

What's New:¶

✅ Full UI Integration: Seamlessly integrated into the main application
✅ Two-Row Tab Layout: Organized navigation with better UX
✅ React TypeScript Component: Modern, responsive interface
✅ Client-Side Processing: Secure, no-upload validation
✅ Dark Mode Support: Consistent with application theme

How to Access:¶

Start the Application: Run .\start-all-servers-windowed.ps1 in the project root
Open Browser: Navigate to http://localhost:5180/app (Guided workflow)
Find the Checker: It renders as the "Design Rule Check" panel in the stackup Design Quality section (Phase IV) and again on the Phase V page
Upload & Validate: Select your .kicad_pcb file and manufacturer profile

🔧 Features Integrated¶

Manufacturer Profiles Supported:¶

JLCPCB: Industry-standard 2-6 layer capabilities
PCBWay: Enhanced precision manufacturing
TTM Technologies: High-layer count and advanced features

Validation Checks:¶

✅ Minimum Trace Width: Ensures traces meet manufacturer specs
✅ Via Drill Size: Validates drill sizes against capabilities
✅ Layer Count: Confirms layer count within limits
✅ Real-Time Results: Instant pass/fail feedback with details

User Experience:¶

Modern Interface: Clean, intuitive design
Responsive Layout: Works on desktop and mobile
Error Handling: Clear messaging for any issues
Progress Indicators: Loading states and feedback

📁 Integration Architecture¶

Files Integrated:¶

frontend/src/components/Stackup/PcbChecker.tsx: Main React component
frontend/public/jlcpcb.json: JLCPCB manufacturing rules
frontend/public/pcbway.json: PCBWay manufacturing rules
frontend/public/ttm.json: TTM Technologies manufacturing rules
frontend/src/components/Phases/PhaseV.tsx and frontend/src/components/Stackup/DesignViewSections/DesignQualitySection.tsx: Integration points that render the checker

Technical Implementation:¶

Client-Side Processing: No server uploads required
TypeScript Interfaces: Fully typed for reliability
State Management: React hooks for optimal performance
File API: Modern browser file handling
Fetch API: Dynamic manufacturer rule loading

🚀 Workflow Integration¶

Complete Design Workflow:¶

1. Generate Stackup → 2. Export to KiCad → 3. Validate Design Rules → 4. Manufacturing Ready

Benefits:¶

Seamless: No switching between tools
Efficient: Instant validation feedback
Comprehensive: Complete design-to-manufacturing workflow
Secure: No file uploads or data transmission

🔮 Future Enhancements (Phase 2+)¶

Planned Features:¶

Advanced Validation: Trace spacing, annular rings, copper clearance
Enhanced Parsing: Better KiCad S-expression analysis
Custom Rules: User-defined manufacturer profiles
Batch Processing: Multiple file validation
Export Reports: Detailed validation summaries

🏆 Success Metrics¶

Integration Achievements:¶

✅ Zero Breaking Changes: Seamless integration with existing features
✅ Performance: Fast, responsive validation
✅ User Experience: Intuitive, modern interface
✅ Reliability: Comprehensive error handling
✅ Scalability: Ready for additional manufacturers

📞 Support & Documentation¶

Usage Support:¶

Main Application: Full integration documentation in project README
Development: Complete source code with TypeScript types

For Developers:¶

Component Structure: Well-documented React TypeScript code
Extension Points: Easy to add new manufacturers
Testing: Comprehensive validation logic
Maintenance: Clean, maintainable architecture

🎊 Status: PRODUCTION READY & INTEGRATED¶

The PCB Design Rule Checker is now a core feature of the PCB Stackup Generator application, providing seamless design validation as part of the complete PCB design workflow!

Access it now at: http://localhost:5180/app → "Design Rule Check" panel (Phase IV stackup Design Quality section, and the Phase V page)