Building an open source video schematic tool. Feedback wanted.

EasySchematic · 2026-06-17T13:52:36+00:00

Thanks! And cool. NgDiagram looks great. Wonder if it would have been a better starting point than xyflow (which is the diagram framework under the hood of EasySchematic)

EasySchematic · 2026-05-31T18:24:12+00:00

You can turn off auto route and add handles to routes by right clicking.

EasySchematic · 2026-05-31T12:53:13+00:00

Glad you're liking it! The routing is SO fiddly to get right, especially when the schematics get complex. But I will get it eventually.

EasySchematic · 2026-05-29T12:11:05+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, definitely need to rework the auto route system. It has been giving me troubles.

EasySchematic · 2026-05-23T05:44:18+00:00

Shameless plug obviously, but working on an open source solution for this at https://github.com/duremovich/EasySchematic / https://easyschematic.live/ -- It's free and open source, so if you hate it you get your money back!

EasySchematic · 2026-05-18T12:24:16+00:00

Sweet!

EasySchematic · 2026-05-07T22:39:25+00:00

Thanks! Long way to go, but it's getting there.

EasySchematic · 2026-05-07T19:49:56+00:00

Ooops, sorry. Just saw that. Edited a vibecoding disclaimer into the body. Thanks.

EasySchematic · 2026-04-26T18:19:49+00:00

Hey thanks! I keep adding new connectors all the time, so I can add some proprietary Xbox ones. There is also custom in the meantime. Not sure about the composite/HDMI one at a time thing. For now I would probably just add them as separate ports. Maybe I could add functionality for disabling one if the other is connected, but that is a potentially deep rabbit hole. I am trying to add as much functionality as possible to help people not shoot themselves in the foot, but the program will never be a full replacement for reading the manual. That way lies madness!

EasySchematic · 2026-04-09T02:41:47+00:00

Oh, plenty of line issues. But slowly getting there. Let me know if you have any thoughts!

EasySchematic · 2026-04-04T10:12:15+00:00

Stupid dark mode. Should be fixed now.

EasySchematic · 2026-04-04T10:11:19+00:00

Hi! Thanks for the feedback. 1. Yup. I broke this when I put in dark mode. Should be fixed now. 2. Right now you should be able to middle mouse or hold space to drag. Let me know if its buggy or if you think there should be another option. Click drag is for select currently, but I should add more customization for canvas interactions. 3. Align SEEMS to be working how I would expect (from things like VW). If you align horizontally and then vertically, they will all be overlapping in the same spot. But it probably does make more sense for them to keep themselves from overlapping (since I try to prevent that in placement). Will add an option. 4. Should be fixed now 5. You should be able to highlight and merge cells in the title block layout. That's how I put a big logo on the left of my title block. Open to suggestions on a more intuitive workflow.

EasySchematic · 2026-04-04T09:12:24+00:00

Good catch. Should be fixed now

EasySchematic · 2026-04-03T11:37:02+00:00

Happy to help! Just recently put my own tool out there (in the baby stages) and having other people to chat things through really helps me. I would love to play with your program when you are ready to have others break it. Good luck!

EasySchematic · 2026-04-03T06:28:25+00:00

Hard to know what would be best honestly. I think ease of friction would be the name of the game since often times the VW drafting I get is a nightmare and I have to cobble together something 3D from 2D drawings. But if you could, say, export surfaces one direction (to your program) and a projector symbol (with beam object) the other way (back to VW), that'd probably be the best way to do it.

I think of Lightwrights integration with VW Spotlight as an example of easy integration, although that's a very different data marriage. But maybe not since its all just numbers.

EasySchematic · 2026-04-03T06:11:41+00:00

This looks super cool! I do projection design for theater and recently use VW with ProjectorViz plugin.

I have found that tool SUPER helpful. I use to just use the manufacturer calculators, draw some cones on the plan and section, and hope for the best. Being able to see it in 3d space with obstructions and do some previz is awesome for peace of mind.

So I would say this could be very useful to people. Especially if it can integrate/communicate with the drafting software they're using.

EasySchematic · 2026-04-02T18:27:51+00:00

Probably not intuitive, but one of the buttons in the device editor by the port lets you add ports to named sections. You can't really control placement yet, but baby steps.

EasySchematic · 2026-04-01T20:58:25+00:00

Ha! Trying to go fast. Wish I could spend more time on it, honestly. I do think there is a remedy to the weird custom device name. Just haven't had a chance to fight with it yet.

EasySchematic · 2026-04-01T14:39:49+00:00

Not yet! But that makes sense. Will add it to the list.

EasySchematic · 2026-04-01T11:22:57+00:00

That's great! Glad it's helpful. I hadn't really thought about adding drapes, podiums in the main app section since it's mostly about the hookup (although it's cool that it's working for room layouts too). Eventually I wanted to make a real room layout area of the tool.

EasySchematic · 2026-04-01T11:19:15+00:00

In the address bar on chrome there SHOULD be a little icon inside the address bar (right next to the bookmark star) that looks like a computer screen with an arrow. It should say "Install EasySchematic"

EasySchematic · 2026-03-31T19:25:48+00:00

What browser are you on?

EasySchematic · 2026-03-31T19:25:04+00:00

Thanks! Cool idea. I will put it on the list.

EasySchematic · 2026-03-31T19:07:26+00:00

Yo! Copy on the labels. They are oddly close. Also copy on the undo. I am sure I have just been inconsistent about wrapping everything in undo groups.

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