On 24.01.15 10:34, linden wrote: > I need to consolidate all my scribe notes and scraps of paper for my > linux cnc XYZ table and need to plan out the conversion of my tree 325. > Dose any one have any suggestions for making wireing diagrams. I have > found lots of programs for pcb design but I am looking to produce block > diagrams and wiring diagrams with pin outs ect. any suggestions or > experience.
Since block diagrams are mostly collections of arbitrary rectangles joined by lines intersecting the rectangles at convenient arbitrary points, then a simple drawing package most readily provides that freedom, I figure. If, however, multiples of blocks with defined identical connection points are desired, then a schematic editor would provide that discipline, and maintain line connections when blocks are moved to improve the diagram. In the latter case, I would use Eagle's schematic editor, saying "No" when it offered to start a layout as well. Each block type would be created with the macro editor, after which they can be replicated with a mouse click. Pin identifiers could be part of the macro, and wire identifiers, even if only the wire colour, could be added in the schematic editor. Why Eagle? Because it's the one I've taken the time to learn, it runs on linux, and it's free for non-commercial use. The schematic editor is straightforward enough, I find. Mastering the layout editor requires some sweat, but that's no issue if it's not needed. The support group is accessed via "news" rather than a mailing list, FWIW. Erik -- Arguing that Java is better than C++ is like arguing that grasshoppers taste better than tree bark. - Thant Tessman ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ New Year. New Location. New Benefits. New Data Center in Ashburn, VA. GigeNET is offering a free month of service with a new server in Ashburn. Choose from 2 high performing configs, both with 100TB of bandwidth. Higher redundancy.Lower latency.Increased capacity.Completely compliant. http://p.sf.net/sfu/gigenet _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
