kle-pcb-generator

This is a Node script which can transform JSON files from Keyboard-Layout-Editor into Autodesk EAGLE scripts which will generate a schematic and board for a given keyboard layout.

features

• SMD or THT diodes
• Alps, Alps-MX, Choc, Choc X, or Hotswap switches
• Variable width/height keys
• Stabilizers for >= 2U keys
• Traditional or duplex matrix wiring

not supported

• Rotated keys
• Stepped keys (ISO enter)
• MCU placement/wiring

prerequisites

• Node.JS 16
• Clueboard Eagle libraries
• Autodesk EAGLE

usage

First, clone this repo. Then, open a terminal in the clone directory. Execute

npm i

Then, to run the script, use

node src/index.js example.json

Where example.json is a KLE JSON file in the same directory.

To get a list of the diodes and switches you can use, run node src/index.js parts.

examples

Here is a numpad schematic:

And the matching board layout:

Here is a 69-key keyboard schematic:

And the matching board layout: