Schematic diagram

[Elecman2000]

What is the best software to draw schematic ,,,
P.S : Eagle is Not accepted

 

[blueroomelectronics]

What's your budget?

 

[DerStrom8]

What is the best software to draw schematic ,,,
P.S : Eagle is Not accepted

Welcome to electro-tech, Elecman2000!
At the moment, I am using ExpressSCH, and though it may not be the best software out there, it works and IT'S FREE! Here's a link:

It is a good place to start, anyway.
Have fun, and keep posting!
Der Strom

 

[Elecman2000]

Thx DerStrom8.. dowloaded and will try it thQ

 

[blueroomelectronics]

Problem with ExpressPCB software is it won't output Gerber files, you're pretty much stuck with using their service.

 

[Elecman2000]

What do you suggest !!! My Budjet is 10$ ,,, I am Egyption so in Egypt 10$=50 L.E Egyption currency

 

[DerStrom8]

Problem with ExpressPCB software is it won't output Gerber files, you're pretty much stuck with using their service.

This is very true. I have had trouble with this as well, but if it is mainly for your own use then it is a good place to start. I have the ExpressPCB software, but I am still searching for an alternative. I look forward to reading other replies to this thread
Der Strom

 

[KMoffett]

But....if you just want to draw schematics, I find ExpressPCB almost intuitive to use, has a reasonable component library, and it's easy to modify or create any components not in the library.

Ken

 

[blueroomelectronics]

What do you suggest !!! My Budjet is 10$ ,,, I am Egyption so in Egypt 10$=50 L.E Egyption currency

Stick with Eagle CAD. Personally I can't stand the interface but the price is right and people that can use it can produce amazing results.

I use Sprint Layout (manual routing) but I really like the workflow. It's about 40 euro.

 

[cr0sh]

If money is the issue, and you still need the power of bigger packages, then dump Windows and go with geda on a *nix box (caution, learning curve is very steep - like a cliff):

gEDA Project's Homepage

 

[nsklavos]

Some free software is DIPTRACE or DesignSparkPCB

DipTrace - Professional Schematic & PCB Design Software

DesignSpark PCB | DesignSpark

 

[audioguru]

All my schematics are made with Microsoft Paint program.
Straight lines are made by holding the SHIFT key down. Most parts are copied and pasted from other schematics of datasheets.
Here is one schematic made with Microsoft Paint program:

 

[learning]

All my schematics are made with Microsoft Paint program.

When PCB freewares are available on the internet then why you are beating your drums !

 

[KMoffett]

Scrooge,

That is one sweet looking schematic. But...for a beginner to start from scratch would be a real pain. Do you have a library of components you'd care to share with them and us?

Ken

 

[jgharston]

I use PaintShopPro with a library of symbols (eg https://mdfs.net/Info/Comp/Z80/Circuits/1MbMem.gif).

Do you have a library of components you'd care to share with them and us?

https://mdfs.net/Info/Comp/Circuits/Symbols.zip or cut'n'paste from other pre-existing diagrams.

 

[yueleilei]

I prefer Eagle CAD.

gEDA can not install in window.

 

[MRCecil]

Hello Elecman,

Free is a good price for a student on a tight budget. I have a full blown Orcad package that cost a packet when I got it about 11 years ago; it paid for itself over time, but is a pain to use at times and various boardhouses are a trial and error issue with rather long turn times; worst case was a 4000 panel order with 2000 panels over etched (double line run) with a 3+ week wait so my client was very unhappy.

I've been using ExpressPCB for about the last 5 years for most projects. The reason is simple. It's much easier to use, ExpressPCB has great turn time for their product, minimal and competative cost and provides top quality boards. Quality and turn time are my highest priorities. Those priorities may vary from person to person. But free is still free. It won't cost you anything to try it out, and the learning curve is not very steep at all.

 

[Elecman2000]

Thx for Help

I think ExpressPCB is very good and is quite easy plus you can draw components that dont exist ........ ThQ all for HelP

 

[nickagian]

Why don't you use KiCad? See the link below. It is a free tool.


**broken link removed**

 

[nivaOne]

You might consider taking a look at Fritzing

Fritzing.org

Regards

NivaOne