Describe any hardware in plain English.
Codexian's Brain Layer generates, places, routes,
and validates your PCB — all inside your editor.
Describe your hardware in plain English. The AI understands microcontrollers, sensors, power rails, connectors — and builds the complete design.
Catalog → Map → Place → Route → Compile → Validate. Each phase is AI-driven with structured prompting.
15+ real-time checks across ERC, DRC, and SI/PI. Catches output contention, floating inputs, impedance issues.
Generates Python fix scripts, executes them, re-validates. A closed-loop healing system.
Comprehensive KiCad library mapping. 3-tier lookup: JSON map → fuzzy match → AI fallback.
Works offline. No browser. No metering. Your designs stay on your machine — critical for IP-sensitive hardware.
Our proprietary AI intelligence layer sits on top of the open-source editor.
The editor is free. The Brain is the product.
BOM → Footprint → Placement → Routing → Compile
ERC + DRC + SI/PI checks, 15+ real-time rules
AI-powered violation repair with re-validation
Modified KiCad core — Schematic Capture + PCB Layout + 3D Viewer
AI generates a structured BOM with components, nets, power rails, and reference designators from your intent.
Every component is mapped to exact KiCad footprint libraries. 3-tier lookup with AI fallback for unknowns.
Components placed intelligently — signal flow, thermal management, decoupling proximity, board area optimization.
Manhattan routing with net-class-aware widths. Power traces 0.5mm, signal traces 0.25mm. Star topology for multi-pin nets.
All phases merged into a single master build script that executes inside KiCad — one click to render the complete PCB.
Shadow Engineer runs 15+ checks (ERC, DRC, SI/PI). Auto-fix engine repairs violations and re-validates.
| Feature | Codexian AI | Flux.ai | Altium Designer | KiCad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free + ₹1,500/mo Brain | $20–$158/mo | ₹1.25L–3.75L/yr | Free |
| NL → PCB | ✓ Full Pipeline | ✓ Copilot | ✗ | ✗ |
| Shadow Engineering | ✓ 15+ checks | ◐ Basic DRC | ◐ DRC only | ◐ DRC only |
| SI/PI Checks | ✓ Impedance, 3W, thermal | ✗ | ◐ Separate tool | ✗ |
| Auto-Fix Engine | ✓ AI generates + executes | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Works Offline | ✓ | ✗ Browser only | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scripting | ✓ Full Python | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
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