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Ants: routing and our own terms (from Nov 2026)

Topological router

Builds a web between obstacles, decides which gaps a net passes (a rubber band), then pulls it tight into copper. Option C.

How it looks

Drawing: an idealised patch of board
A web strung between obstacles; the dashed rubber band is the plan, which gaps the connection passes through.

How it works

A PATCH OF BOARD, ONE LAYERonly the order of gaps is decided, not exact positionspulled tight into real copper, any angle allowedstarttarget

Where it fits

Option C of how a router sees free space (the three dials). The tightening resembles pull-tight. Compare lattice and shape-based router.

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