SсhematiX

Intro We've been frustrated by the fragmented nature of electronics development - jumping between datasheets, documentation, and other resources while trying to identify components and solve issues. Engineers spend countless hours searching for the right documentation or trying to identify unfamiliar components. We wanted to create a tool that would streamline this process and make electronics development more accessible and efficient. What it does SchematiX is an AI-powered electronics assistant that Automatically identifies electronic components from images or descriptions Scrapes relevant documentation for RAG-style retrieval Provides interactive guidance through development processes Answers technical questions about components and circuits Helps troubleshoot issues by analyzing circuit designs and symptoms Search components required to order with a purchasing agent

How we built it We developed SchematiX by combining computer vision technology with large language models to create a comprehensive electronics development tool. The system processes images of components and schematics, cross-references them with an extensive database of electronic components, and provides contextually relevant information and guidance. We integrated various technical documentation sources to ensure the assistant provides accurate and detailed responses. Challenges we ran into We initially planned to demo an augmented-reality assistant that can include directions to specific areas on the device in its instructions. However, we found that live image segmentation was too slow, and ended up settling on creating a database of still images with bounding boxes for the model to retrieve and present to the user. Accomplishments that we're proud of We successfully created a tool that can reliably identify components and provide meaningful assistance throughout the development process. The system's ability to understand context and provide relevant documentation has significantly reduced the time needed for common electronics development tasks. We're particularly proud of how the assistant can guide users through complex troubleshooting scenarios. What's next for SchematiX We plan to expand SchematiX's capabilities by: Adding support for more complex circuit analysis Implementing real-time voice streaming to be able to chat with the system hands free Developing integration with popular electronics design software