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Bruce Thompson-4

OT: Software to draw electical block diagrams?

I asked this once an can't find my silly notes. What was the name of that
software you guys are using to draw electrical block diagrams? I used it
over a year ago and my machine blew up and I lost it. Time to get back to
that project but now can't remember its name.

Thanks!

Bruce KG0SH

Golden, Co

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Re: OT: Software to draw electical block diagrams?

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On 25 May 2011, at 22:32, brucet wrote:

> I asked this once an can't find my silly notes. What was the name of that
> software you guys are using to draw electrical block diagrams? I used it
> over a year ago and my machine blew up and I lost it. Time to get back to
> that project but now can't remember its name.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Bruce KG0SH
>
> Golden, Co
>
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Leigh L. Klotz Jr WA5ZNU

Re: OT: Software to draw electical block diagrams?

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I saw a new one at the Maker Faire called upverter.com. It's web-based and free but all of your designs are published.
They plan to have PCB routing and discounts at fab services, but for now it's just the schematic capture.
Leigh/WA5ZNU

Sverre Holm (LA3ZA)

Re: OT: Software to draw electical block diagrams?

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I would recommend DipTrace over Eagle. Although Eagle is used by almost everyone, DipTrace is a much more modern program with a user interface which looks much more familiar to most computer users. Therefore the learning curve is much less steep for the occasional user.

It will draw circuit diagrams and layout PCBs. It can import Eagle files if required. There is a free version restricted to 500 pins, and PCBs with 2 layeres which is enough for most hobby users. See http://www.diptrace.com/

Sverre, LA3ZA

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John Huggins, kx4o

Re: OT: Software to draw electical block diagrams?

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For electrical "block" diagrams I use Visio; Many have used Word and
Powerpoint too, but that's not really a proper solution.

For electrical schematics I have used OrCAD DOS, OrCAD Windows and
Tango, but now prefer Eagle from CadSoft. They have a
design-size-limited free version and a usable version for $50. The
libraries are pretty nice.

John

On 5/25/11 5:32 PM, brucet wrote:

Jack Smith-6

Re: OT: Software to draw electical block diagrams?

In reply to this post by Sverre Holm (LA3ZA)

I use DipTrace for all Clifton Laboratories PCB work and like it a great
deal. It's much more intuitive than Eagle.

Jack K8ZOA

On 5/25/2011 6:18 PM, Sverre Holm (LA3ZA) wrote:

> I would recommend DipTrace over Eagle. Although Eagle is used by almost
> everyone, DipTrace is a much more modern program with a user interface which
> looks much more familiar to most computer users. Therefore the learning
> curve is much less steep for the occasional user.
>
> It will draw circuit diagrams and layout PCBs. It can import Eagle files if
> required. There is a free version restricted to 500 pins, and PCBs with 2
> layeres which is enough for most hobby users. See http://www.diptrace.com/
> http://www.diptrace.com/
>
> -----
> Sverre, LA3ZA
>
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Alan Bloom

Re: OT: Software to draw electical block diagrams?

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For many years I have used Circad http://www.holophase.com/ for block
diagrams, schematics and PCB layouts. It is intuitive and easy to learn
and at the same time quite powerful. The free evaluation version has
full functionality except for support for some file formats. You can't
output Gerber files, although you can still print your PCB layouts to a
laser printer. Also I don't think the eval version supports creating
custom parts libraries.

If you want the full version, I believe they still offer licenses to ham
radio operators (for non-commercial use) for $300. The serial number is
your callsign. :=)

Al N1AL

On Wed, 2011-05-25 at 19:07 -0400, John wrote:

> For electrical "block" diagrams I use Visio; Many have used Word and
> Powerpoint too, but that's not really a proper solution.
>
> For electrical schematics I have used OrCAD DOS, OrCAD Windows and
> Tango, but now prefer Eagle from CadSoft. They have a
> design-size-limited free version and a usable version for $50. The
> libraries are pretty nice.
>
> John
>
> On 5/25/11 5:32 PM, brucet wrote:
> > I asked this once an can't find my silly notes. What was the name of that
> > software you guys are using to draw electrical block diagrams? I used it
> > over a year ago and my machine blew up and I lost it. Time to get back to
> > that project but now can't remember its name.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> >
> >
> > Bruce KG0SH
> >
> > Golden, Co
> >
> > ______________________________________________________________
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Stewart@twinwood

Re: OT: Software to draw electical block diagrams?

In reply to this post by Sverre Holm (LA3ZA)

I have recently moved from Eagle to DipTrace. The main reason is
that I find it much easier to create new library elements. Also
you can import Eagle schematics, boards and libraries into
DipTrace.

I brought the 1000 pin 4 layer version for £80. The latest beta
includes 3D visulisation.

Give the free version a go...

73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Wed, 25 May 2011 15:18:03 -0700 (PDT), Sverre Holm (LA3ZA)
wrote:
> I would recommend DipTrace over Eagle. Although Eagle is used by
almost
> everyone, DipTrace is a much more modern program with a user
interface which
> looks much more familiar to most computer users. Therefore the
learning
> curve is much less steep for the occasional user.
>
> It will draw circuit diagrams and layout PCBs. It can import
Eagle files if
> required. There is a free version restricted to 500 pins, and
PCBs with 2
> layeres which is enough for most hobby users. See
http://www.diptrace.com/
> http://www.diptrace.com/
>
> -----
> Sverre, LA3ZA
>
> K2 #2198, K3 #3391
> LA3ZA Unofficial Guide to K2 modifications
> --
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-block-diagrams-tp6404593p6404736.html
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M0XDF

Re: OT: Software to draw electical block diagrams?

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Thank you for this, I see there is a OSX version, I'll give it a try.
73 de M0XDF
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On 25 May 2011, at 23:18, Sverre Holm (LA3ZA) wrote: