Check out this SW "DEX 2020" at
www.kov.com. I think it shows some promise as a good schematic and PCB layout tool.
BMac
There's also ViaDesigner available at ViaDesigner.com
Could anyone suggest a simple software to import eagle files and export it into gerbers correctly?
Nice software list, i was happy to see some of the software i use on there, and some other ones i have not herd of that i could use. Thanks guys.
I've knocked out a few designs so far with Upverter:
https://upverter.com/It's schematic capture and PCB design that runs in your web browser. Import/export between their system and desktop EDA software is very much a work in progress, but you can export gerbers to get boards made and schematics in PNG format. (I think there are some other supported file formats for assembly, but I've done my own assembly so far.)
Ordinarily they'd charge for access, but you can get a free account for open-hardware projects (they're publicly viewable).
Found this one in a add on the first page.
PCBWeb Designer -
http://www.pcbweb.com/PCBWeb is a free CAD application for designing and manufacturing electronics hardware.
Integrated Digi-Key Parts Catalog with Bill of Materials Manager.
Windows version only.
Found this one in a add on the first page.
PCBWeb Designer - http://www.pcbweb.com/
I just spotted that one today as well! It's added to the list and so is Upverter.
Mindi Microchip simulator no longer available...
I have to buy an EDA package soon for work, and this forum has been invaluable... so I thought I'd better contribute.
I found Quadcept last week:
https://www.quadcept.com/en/It is a Japanese program and I didn't have high expectations, but I am really impressed.
It seems like a really good deal -
Am I missing something here? It doesn't really have libraries but that's OK, everybody builds their own anyway.
And there seems to be no (English speaking) community around it - but using the program is no problem.
I found Quadcept last week: https://www.quadcept.com/en/
It seems like a really good deal - Am I missing something here?
The pricing is actually not cheap. You need both the Schematic & PCB package which will set you back $440 + $1100 = US$1540. This is an annual price (ie you need to pay it every 12 months).
I think you would be better off looking at DipTrace (
www.diptrace.com) or Proteus (
www.labcenter.com). Both of these are excellent programs for the money.
I really like Robot Room's Copper Connection.
http://www.robotroom.com/CopperConnection/It supports Gerber export, it will read ExpressPCB files to ween you off the proprietary fab habit, it's cheap, and the interface is easy to use. Practically non-existent parts library, but I always make my own footprints anyway. It's Windows only (.NET), obviously a work-in-progress, and the feature set doesn't compete with any of the big CAD packages, but for hobby projects it's absolutely wonderful. You won't run into board size or pad limits at least.
No relation here, nothing to sell. I like it and want to see it succeed, that's all.
Hello everyone.
I would like to do a question about some of the software listed.
I'm a Linux user so I'm looking for software that can perform, roughly, the same tasks as Proteus in Windows. Is KiCAD capable of it or what software can replace Proteus???
There is a change to your list. There now is the free version of AutoTRAX DEX. This is the non-commercial (not for profit) version. It is the identical version as the commercial version. There is only one binary program. The only restriction is that it must be used for non-commercial projects. There is no demo program; there’s no need!
- You do not need to register for the free software.
- It does not have a time limit.
- There is no limit to the number or size of sheets.
- There are no layer limits or PCB size limits.
- There are no adverts for PCB board manufacturers.
- The BOM does not ‘guide’ you to a major component distributor.
You can get it from
http://kov.com/
I'm a Linux user so I'm looking for software that can perform, roughly, the same tasks as Proteus in Windows. Is KiCAD capable of it or what software can replace Proteus???
KiCAD does not even come close to Proteus.
I prefer Proteus to DipTrace, but DipTrace is less expensive so why not give their demo a try.