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Impact · 30th November 2003, 11:42 AM

Hi all,

Can any one out there give me some advise as to which Windows or Linux based Computer Aided Design programs they can recommend for designing PCB layouts, and possibly be able to test the circuit as well?.
I'm not looking for something very advanced, just a program that will enable me to design 2 layered boards, with the possibility of having an overlay for me to screen print onto the boards as well.

Any help would be apreciated.

Best regards.

Impact

nettron1000 · 30th November 2003, 12:59 PM

http://www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm

**kinjalgp** · 30th November 2003, 03:58 PM

To test your circuits (simulation), you can use B2Spice which has facilty to directly import Eagle files for simulation. However Demo version does not support this feature. You can buy the full version. Its not too costly.

eemage21 · 30th November 2003, 05:48 PM

Protel DXP is one of the best ones out there - you can get a demo version on their website, which lasts 30 days. After that you have to spend a couple grand, but I'm sure you can figure out how to get around that problem.

**kinjalgp** · 30th November 2003, 06:39 PM

I forgot to post the link of B2Spice. Here it is : www.beigebag.com

Electronics Master · 2nd December 2003, 11:42 AM

I recommend PCB wizard i use it all the time it gives me hours of enjoyment. I hope you get the same enjoyment i did. IT'S SO FUN!!!!!

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olcal · 28th December 2003, 10:51 AM

Why dont you try PCB123 ? It can be downloaded free of cost from http://www.pcb123.com/

SnaRf · 29th December 2003, 08:14 AM

Just another quick question..

Does anyone know of a decent piece of software, that will allow me to place
components on a stripboard (veroboard), and "cut" tracks?

Once I have finished the circuit, I would like to print out bots the TOP and BOTTOM
part of the tripboard?

Thanx

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30th November 2003, 11:42 AM	(permalink)
Impact	Electronic CAD programs Hi all, Can any one out there give me some advise as to which Windows or Linux based Computer Aided Design programs they can recommend for designing PCB layouts, and possibly be able to test the circuit as well?. I'm not looking for something very advanced, just a program that will enable me to design 2 layered boards, with the possibility of having an overlay for me to screen print onto the boards as well. Any help would be apreciated. Best regards. Impact

30th November 2003, 12:59 PM	(permalink)
nettron1000	http://www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm __________________ Two roads diverged into a woods...i took the one less travelled by. R. Frost.

30th November 2003, 03:58 PM	(permalink)
kinjalgp	To test your circuits (simulation), you can use B2Spice which has facilty to directly import Eagle files for simulation. However Demo version does not support this feature. You can buy the full version. Its not too costly. __________________ "There is no way to peace, peace is the way!"

30th November 2003, 05:48 PM	(permalink)
eemage21	Protel Protel DXP is one of the best ones out there - you can get a demo version on their website, which lasts 30 days. After that you have to spend a couple grand, but I'm sure you can figure out how to get around that problem. __________________ \"There are only 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary, and those who don\'t...\"

30th November 2003, 06:39 PM	(permalink)
kinjalgp	I forgot to post the link of B2Spice. Here it is : www.beigebag.com __________________ "There is no way to peace, peace is the way!"

2nd December 2003, 11:42 AM	(permalink)
Electronics Master	DON'T WORRY HELP IS ON IT'S WAY I recommend PCB wizard i use it all the time it gives me hours of enjoyment. I hope you get the same enjoyment i did. IT'S SO FUN!!!!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: __________________ I AM THE ELECTRONICS MASTER YOU WILL OBEY MY RATH

28th December 2003, 10:51 AM	(permalink)
olcal	Why dont you try PCB123 ? It can be downloaded free of cost from http://www.pcb123.com/

29th December 2003, 08:14 AM	(permalink)
SnaRf	Just another quick question.. Does anyone know of a decent piece of software, that will allow me to place components on a stripboard (veroboard), and "cut" tracks? Once I have finished the circuit, I would like to print out bots the TOP and BOTTOM part of the tripboard? Thanx