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What software do you use for PCB design? (discuss.tchncs.de)

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I'm interested in learning how to make a proper PCB rather than perf board with wires all over the place.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

KiCAD is good and has no vendor lock-in.

There are very good beginner tutorials and videos explaining typical workflows.

It features also stuff like auto-routing, error checking, part lists and 3D previews.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I use Altium Designer and KiCAD. KiCAD isn't as good by just a hair but makes up for it by being free and open-source. Altium Designer is also crazy expensive for hobbyists.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

KiCad. Stay away from closed-source tools. They'll all try to press out the max amount of money sooner or later. Or get bought and discontinued for eliminating competition.