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 Comments
10 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...
12 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 12 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 11 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 12 years ago on Introduction
Thanks for the helpful info!