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

submitted 1 year ago by Rolive@discuss.tchncs.de to c/askelectronics@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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[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Kicad. Capable and free as in freedom and it just keeps getting more and more capable. Install size with all the libraries and models can be pretty massive, though. https://kicad.org

I also tried Horizon EDA recently and it's very impressive. Perhaps simpler and easier to use but still feels very full featured. Certainly a smaller install. https://horizon-eda.org