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KiCad or EasyEDA
EPAIII:
I am glad someone else mentioned libraries. For me the existing libraries are a big deal. I have learned several PCB CAD programs and in every case I found myself making almost every component that I wanted to use. This was due to two reasons: either the component was not in an existing library or the way it was constructed, usually the schematic symbol but sometimes even the PCB outline, that I just could not force myself to work with the library symbols.
So, to me, the existing libraries are something to look at when choosing a PCB CAD program. Perhaps not a deal breaker, but something to consider. Of course, YMMV.
nctnico:
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--- Quote from: nctnico on May 03, 2023, 09:34:53 pm ---managing school supplied libraries.
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What's wrong with the KiCAD standard libraries? And how does this differ from EasyEDA? :-//
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You snipped the part where I explained that: students will need to install Kicad's libraries on their system as well, in the right directory and they might need tweaking / changing to match the course. And then there are several Kicad versions out there that may have compatibility issues. Keep in mind some students are quite illiterate where it comes to configuring a computer and so on. A browser based solution is way more easier to manage in an educational environment. The course can be kept on-point. Nothing sucks more than having to deal with computer / software version related issues while trying to make a project as part of a study. Been there, done that.
Benta:
--- Quote from: nctnico on May 04, 2023, 01:16:11 pm ---You snipped the part where I explained that: students will need to install Kicad's libraries on their system as well, in the right directory and they might need tweaking / changing to match the course. And then there are several Kicad versions out there that may have compatibility issues.
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The libraries are installed along with the program. Installation also takes care of all directory issues.
And I'm sorry, but if the school in question is not able to specify a certain version, then it's not a school, but a monkey cage.
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