Hello everyone.
I'm new to the list and wanted to introduce myself and talk about why I'm here.
I developed a Python software for creating artistic and functional printed circuit boards. It's open source (Apache License) and based around JSON, SVG, and Gerber output (the latter for lack of any other more manageable alternative). I use Inkscape to draw the routing, and to move instantiated components around (everything else is created from information stored in JSON files). Before I continue, here's more info and some nice pictures:
http://bitbucket.org/boldport/pcbmode http://boldport.blogspot.com
My development mindset up to now was to not modify Inkscape or require plugins, and to use only what is strictly necessary, or what I cannot reasonably implement myself (auto-routing, complex SVG manipulation, etc.). This might need to change, as I'm realising that in order to make PCBmodE more useful to other people, it needs to be more tightly integrated with Inkscape.
So I'm here to discuss the possibilities and hear your thoughts, advice, and criticisms.
Here's more about me and my background:
http://www.saardrimer.com http://uk.linkedin.com/in/saardrimer
Thanks!
saar.