On Mar 27, 2012, at 12:22 PM, Edwin van den Oetelaar wrote: > First: Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. > > For now I just want to get to know the project by fixing some bugs > that nobody got time for. (or some feature you think most important) > > As a vision I see more of the project rewritten in a > python/WxPython/Cython (not SWIG, sorry folks)
Note: I don't know anything about Cython but a quick google. I think not many devs on the list share your vision. There is some scripting work being done, but that is scripting inside KiCad and not KiCad inside scripting. I also think a major rewrite of KiCad to Python/C#/QT4/Whatever, is not something that will benefit the project (my opinion). There are still many things that could be done in Python/wxPython/Cython, but I foresee those as small addon programs to KiCad and not the other way around. Things like importer/exporter/gcode creator/etc. /Martijn > This will make the whole system very flexible (while running) without > need of re-compiles. Many things (including GUI and import/export) can > benefit from a high-level approach with code-development in advanced > editors/interactive shells (like Pycharm, DreamPie) The introspection > (also of code written in Cython) will bring new levels of productivity > and performance (and development speed) never seen before. (not in > Eagle, not in any of the commercial software I worked with and (got) > payed for) > The reason that this will work with KiCAD and not with the other > projects is that KiCAD is open and the rest of the world is not, > everyone is 'protecting their investment' by keeping things closed and > charging insane amounts of money for minor updates (which are released > as new major versions, so get your wallet ready). > In about 2 years KiCAD will have taken over in number of features, > means of workflow-management and integration with other software. > Some things that will make an impact : integration/import of > mechanical drawings/footprints from others. Editing/routing with > 'inference engine' in a sketch-up way. (showing alternatives in > real-time, smart align and snapping) > > What do you dream about? > > Have a good day, > Edwin > > > > On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 12:21 PM, Fabrizio Tappero > <[email protected]> wrote: >> Welcome Edwin, >> >> great to hear that you want to help. You will have plenty of chances >> to do so. What is that interests you? >> >> cheers >> fabrizio >> >> >> On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 12:12 PM, Martijn Kuipers >> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Hello Edwin, >>> >>> You had the first step right. Joining this mailing-list is the right place >>> to start helping KiCad. >>> We have a few very core contributors (I am not one of them), who are >>> improving KiCad in a rapid pace. >>> >>> As a matter of fact, the improvements through the last year of KiCad have >>> been amazing thanks to them. >>> >>> Just for the interest, what would be your platform of choice you use KiCad >>> on? Windows/Linux/Mac/Other? >>> >>> Eeschema has undergone a major change in the format of its libraries, based >>> on s-expressions, which I think is one of >>> the best changes that happened, even though it does not directly improve >>> the user-experience. So if you are thinking of >>> things related to schema-import from other programs (Eagle v6 for example), >>> you best look at the new format. >>> >>> Other than that, I would suggest to work on some of the things you want to >>> see improved: That gives you the best motivation. >>> >>> Like other open source, you will need a sponsor for committing things. Let >>> me advise you on some things to take care of: >>> - read and follow coding-style; >>> - explain what you want to achieve and how to achieve it. The list is >>> pretty responsive >>> - Make piece-wise patches, don't expect a large patch to be applied, as it >>> is difficult to check. >>> >>> KiCad is a very large code, so the core-devs are very keen on keeping the >>> code maintainable. >>> >>> Met vriendelijke groeten/Warm regards, >>> Martijn >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 27, 2012, at 10:56 AM, Edwin van den Oetelaar wrote: >>> >>>> Hello everyone, >>>> My name is Edwin, I have some motivation and skill to help with your >>>> project. >>>> Although I am not very old yet, I do have some deep knowledge of >>>> PCB's, data-formats, workflow and related software. >>>> (I have been working in this field for more than 15 years) >>>> >>>> I can program in almost anything, and have some visions on how to make >>>> this project even better. >>>> >>>> Just throw me a bone (a few bugs to get my teeth into) so I can chew >>>> on it, and help you. >>>> I am a bit confused about how this is coordinated, I see so many >>>> websites (sourceforge/lauchpad/yahoo, some French stuff) >>>> Just point me in the right direction. >>>> >>>> Keep it going, and have a happy day, >>>> >>>> Edwin >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers >>>> Post to : [email protected] >>>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers >>>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers >>> Post to : [email protected] >>> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers >>> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
