InteractiveHtmlBom — The Complete Guide: An Interactive Bill of Materials for Board Assembly
InteractiveHtmlBom is a KiCad plugin, plus a command-line tool for files from EasyEDA, Eagle, Fusion 360 and Allegro, that produces a single HTML file containing the bill of materials and a view of the board. Click a line in the list to see where the part sits, or click a footprint to see its details.
InteractiveHtmlBom
openscopeproject
Generates an interactive HTML bill of materials that highlights where each part sits on the board — a great aid for hand assembly.
Get it from the vendorWhat you get
- Two-way linking — from the list to the board and back.
- Search — by value or by reference designator.
- Progress tracking — tick off what has already been soldered.
- Works offline — one file that opens in any browser.
- Easy install — two clicks in the KiCad plugin manager.
Where it helps
Hand assembly of prototypes, small batches and lab work. You send the technician or assembly contractor a single file, without them having to install software or open the design files. It is licensed under MIT.
Related tools
For designing the board — KiCad. For checking fabrication files before ordering — Gerbv. For automatic routing of the board — Freerouting.
KiCad
KiCad Development Team
Open-source PCB design suite, from schematic to fabrication files, with no limit on layers or board area.
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Gerbv
gEDA / Gerbv developers
Viewer for Gerber RS-274X, Excellon drill and pick-and-place files — a last check before sending a board to the fab.
Get it from the vendorFreerouting — PCB Autorouter
Freerouting Project / LayoutEditor
Free PCB autorouter that connects to KiCad and Eagle through the Specctra DSN format.
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LibrePCB
LibrePCB
Modern PCB design with a unified component library — schematic, layout and fabrication files.
Get it from the vendorThe bottom line
A small plugin that saves time and mistakes in every hand-soldering job. Anyone assembling KiCad boards should install it today.