circuit board design software
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Im after a good program to design a circuit board. I have visio, but to be honest I can't get on with it.

If anyone has a got a link for a free download that would be great...something like smart draw they could send me?

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Matt

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

Do you want a program that will generate the needed files (Gerber) to have a board made by a board manufacturer or do you simply want to make a circuit on a proto board?

If you want to have boards made then you'll want to have something like Eagle which has a free limited version or Kicad which is an open source PCB design application.

Frankly, with the cost of having boards made in China, it may not be worth not having a board made since it makes things so much neater and easier to work with.

Jean

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Im basically trying to design a circuit to use with a gear box im trying to build. Im hoping it will be something I can build myself so mainly looking for some kind of software that I can draw the circuit, to make sure everything work before making it.

If it starts getting a bit complex I might look at getting it made elsewhere if it works out a reasonoble cost. Im hoping it won't get to that stage though!

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

I'm using KiCad (Jean recommended it to me a while ago) and although it took a little bit of getting used to, the results I get are superb.

And as Jean says, the cost of then having the boards made from HK/China is so low it makes veroboard look expensive.

Schrödinger's cat - so which one am I ???

i'd try using a version of crocodile clips now known as yenka i belive, its educational software that you can build up a circuit on test it and plan it out as a printed circuit board. its been a while since i used it and its been developed quite a bit since then aswell as when i last used it i had to used another piece of software (pcb wizard) to map out the circuit board itself .
its reasonably basic but a great tool all the same.

luke

Matt ill have a word at work, just got a new electronics engineer started and hes got some insane skills

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Can anybody recommend anything for loom & fuse/relay layout design?

I'm currently trying to draw my loom in visio and am not finding it the easiest to work with...

EDIT: Crocodile Clips looks pretty good, going to give that a try.

http://www.yenka.com/en/Yenka_Electronics/

Edited by apbellamy on 20th Sep, 2011.

Ive got the Yenka one, and finally managed to work out how to use it this morn...have to say its spot on once you get used to it!

Thanks for all the suggestions.

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

I find it's missing a few 'objects' for loom design, but it's pretty good

Fuck it! Yenka won't let you use it between 8.30-3.00 because its only free for home use...

Looks like I'll be looking for something else again.

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

maybe try changing the clock on your pc?
might work

I use Eagle...
http://www.cadsoftusa.com/downloads/
It's free :)
I have the use of a cnc PCB router at work

Diz

Edited by Brett on 20th Sep, 2011.

Yes i moved to the darkside

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You must have picked the wrong licensing option. I was using it at 10am...

I was using it at 9.00 this morning aswell.

Try logging on now?

They seem to have some major beef with using it in schools or during school hours! lol

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

oh yeah.... bastards

RS Design spark software

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=pcb

And its free!