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Fable 5 designs working PCB from text prompt, but requires component and routing corrections
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A hobbyist used the Fable 5 AI model to design a PCB from a plain English description, encountering DRC errors and component mismatches that were resolved through chat, resulting in a working board.
This demonstrates that AI can now handle end-to-end PCB design from a text description, but the process still requires human oversight to catch and fix errors. For engineers, it suggests that AI-assisted hardware design is becoming practical, though not yet fully autonomous. The experience highlights the importance of verifying component packages and routing, as the AI made mistakes that a human had to correct.
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Fable 5 generated a PCB design from a plain English prompt, including component selection and routing.
The design had 65 DRC errors and component package mismatches, which were fixed through chat with the AI.
The final board worked, and the author plans to use KiCadRoutingTools for future projects.
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