About Freerouting
Freerouting is an open-source, fully-automated PCB routing software designed for engineers, PCB designers, and hobbyists. It simplifies the complex and time-consuming process of routing printed circuit boards, making it faster and easier to create intricate and high-quality designs.
Freerouting Interface
Key Features
- Enhanced Configuration Flexibility: Customize your workflow using JSON configuration files, environment variables, command-line arguments, or the graphical interface.
- Localization Support: Improved language support for global users, including streamlined sentence templates and placeholder control for easier translation.
- API Access (Beta): Freerouting now has a public API that integrates seamlessly with popular EDA tools like KiCad, EasyEDA, and tscircuit, expanding its usability and interoperability.
- CLI Interface: Freerouting now fully supports command-line operation, allowing you to automate and control your routing tasks without a graphical interface.
- Multi-Threaded Routing Job Scheduler: Freerouting can handle multiple routing tasks simultaneously, significantly improving performance and efficiency.
- Multi-Platform Support: Freerouting is compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, and offers Docker images for both ARM64 and x64 architectures.
Benefits for Users
Freerouting offers substantial advantages for PCB designers and engineers:
- Save Time and Boost Efficiency: With its automated routing and multi-threaded scheduling, Freerouting enables faster board design, saving valuable time.
- High Degree of Customization: Freerouting adapts to your preferred workflow, with flexible configuration options available through multiple methods.
- Integrate into Existing Toolchains: The public API allows easy integration into various EDA environments, offering a more seamless workflow.
- Improved Localization: Freerouting’s enhanced localization tools allow users to work in their preferred language without awkward phrasing or misaligned templates.
- Cross-Platform Accessibility: Use Freerouting on Windows, Linux, and macOS, ensuring compatibility across popular operating systems.
Sponsors
A heartfelt thank you to my sponsors for their invaluable support and motivation, which enables me to continue volunteering as the sole developer and maintainer of Freerouting.
Since I’m currently the only active contributor to Freerouting, even a small monthly contribution would be greatly appreciated. If you’d like to support this project, please consider sponsoring me: GitHub Sponsors. Thank you!