[ilyt]

Right. We're talking about someone making a one off that's simple enough to mostly auto place with a script.

> And then you also have to fit half a dozen traces in between two switches for the key matrix connectivity.

...I guess you never designed a PCB? there is loads of space on keyboard sized design.

[DHaldane]

The interesting thing about scripting layout is how quickly you need an autorouter. There's usually plenty of room, but if things aren't laid out extremely regularly with no variation, it rare to be able to just write out the correct component positions and copper shapes.