circuit-json-to-kicad (tscircuit)ECADConfidence: Medium

A related repro in the same failure class as #745 but with a distinct probe-pad case: export to KiCad adds paste openings on probe pads marked noSolderPaste and mask openings on pads marked coveredWithSolderMask, while copper matches and the fab layers don't.

Impact Analysis

Persona

Electrical Engineer

Team Size Impact

5x Multiplier

Prototype Delay

3 Days

Est. Annual Cost

$30,000

1 user · 1 month240 min
Rest of team960 min
Rest of year13,200 min

monthly_minutes × 12 × team_multiplier ÷ 60 × $75/hr = $30k/yr

$75/hr assumed rate.

Annual team-minutes decomposed from the reported monthly inputs.

Evidence & Sources

1 Sources

tscircuit/circuit-json-to-kicad PR #746: Repro: SMD pads export unwanted paste and mask openings

github.com

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Analyst Notes

From the Grok pain-radar digest, Oct 25-26 2026 (Oct 25 daytime to Oct 26 morning slots). Verified live 2026-10-26: issue/PR read on GitHub; title and state confirmed.