Introduction: Make a Schematic
This is a brief video tutorial on schematic capture in Diptrace. If you're thinking of designing a circuit board, you might find it useful.
This is the first part of a multi-part series - this video runs about 6 minutes. Of course, let me know if you've got any questions!
More Resources
This is the first part of a multi-part series - this video runs about 6 minutes. Of course, let me know if you've got any questions!
More Resources
- Diptrace
- My Diptrace component library
5 Discussions
9 years ago on Introduction
Dear Gadget Gangster and/or AndyGadget ,
I have made my schematic, then what do I do ahead? Can you help me please?
And is it possible to copy the image to paint? cause i make my PCBs at home.
please mail your replies to joelsonfilipe@hotmail.com with the place where you found my plea...
About the circuit:
This Circuit is a phone charger. I found this Circuit on
https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-USB-iPhone-iPod-Charger-On-The-Cheep/step4/Prep-the-Tin/
I have done the drawing using Paint application in Windows
please help me with it...
10 years ago on Introduction
I have been interested in printing circuit boards and sometimes just putting together a quick schematics that are not hand drawn. Look forward to up coming tutorials. My not knowing alot about these type of programs, are there advantages/ disadvantages using Diptrace over other programs?
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
The two programs I've used most are Eagle and Diptrace;
Eagle;
Pros; most popular, runs on windows, Mac, Linux
Cons; Really crappy UI, freeware version is limited to 4"x3" boards
Diptrace;
Pros: excellent UI, easy file export, less handicapped freeware
Cons; less popular, windows only
If you already know eagle or you don't have a windows machine, the choice is easy. Otherwise, I think Diptrace is better - much easier to use and just as powerful. But both are freeware, you can download each and try them out for yourself.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Thanks for this tutorial! Let me just add that Diptrace is now available for Mac. It runs under the Wine/X11 emulator, so it's a bit slow and clunky, but it works!
Reply 10 years ago on Introduction
Thanks for the helpful info!