[Elecraft] OT: Software to do block/wiring diagram?
Sorry for the off topic post but I know the knowledge is out on this list. I'm looking for some software that I can use to create block diagrams for electronic setups. Station wiring is just one example. I would like it to be able to show things like grounds and pull up resistors too but it doesn't need to be able to do full schematic capture or PC board layout. Willing to pay a few bucks if that helps. Any suggestions? Bruce KG0SH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Software to do block/wiring diagram?
At 01:42 PM 3/7/2008, Bruce Thompson wrote... I'm looking for some software that I can use to create block diagrams for electronic setups. OpenOffice is free ( http://www.openoffice.org/ ), and the Draw application can do what you want. You can create common symbols and save them to the gallery for reuse. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Software to do block/wiring diagram?
Bruce, As has been mentioned, the Draw application of Open Office could be used. But if you need something more schematic related, I suggest the schematic drawing program from ExpressPCB http://www.expresspcb.com/ExpressPCBHtm/Free_schematic_software.htm. That program will handle multisheet drawings and can link signal lines from one sheet to another. It is easy to draw rectangles or just about any shape you want. Lots of possibilities. 73, Don W3FPR Bruce Thompson wrote: Sorry for the off topic post but I know the knowledge is out on this list. I'm looking for some software that I can use to create block diagrams for electronic setups. Station wiring is just one example. I would like it to be able to show things like grounds and pull up resistors too but it doesn't need to be able to do full schematic capture or PC board layout. Willing to pay a few bucks if that helps. Any suggestions? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Software to do block/wiring diagram?
I'm looking for some software that I can use to create block diagrams for electronic setups. I like the program RF Flow. It costs $50 to purchase. http://www.rff.com/ A trial version is available with a limited number of components allowed. 73, John W2XS -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/OT%3A--Software-to-do-block-wiring-diagram--tp15903082p15904628.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Software to do block/wiring diagram?
Hi Bruce: I'm looking for some software that I can use to create block diagrams for electronic setups. Station wiring is just one example. I would like it to be able to show things like grounds and pull up resistors too but it doesn't need to be able to do full schematic capture or PC board layout. Willing to pay a few bucks if that helps. Any suggestions? http://www.expresspcb.com/ExpressPCBHtm/Download.htm I've used it quite a bit. It's easy to use, even for the beginner, and allows you to (relatively easily) create your own 'objects' for things it doesn't already have in its library. 73, Tom N0SS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Software to do block/wiring diagram?
Bruce Thompson wrote: I'm looking for some software that I can use to create block diagrams for electronic setups. Station wiring is just one example. Since you won't be doing full blown detailed schematics, you have a lot of choices. You can use a simple drawing program such as OpenOffice Draw, or dia. Under Linux you could use gschem (from the gEDA set of programs), EagleCAD, KiCad (I've only just discovered this one), or WinQCad (via WINE). Under Windows you could use EagleCAD, KiCad, or WinQCad. I use WinQCad 38.0 (http://www.winqcad.com/). Of the programs I have looked at it was the easiest program to use, didn't have the (board size) restrictions of EagleCad, has a small but useful set of part libraries to start using it, can output PDF copies of your schematics, and the 499 pin limit only comes in to play when you want to use the PCB layout tools. I started using it to import and/or recreate several schematics originally done in a very old copy of Orcad (for DOS) which including creating a few parts not in the supplied libraries. I even made one 8 page schematic which documents one panel of an LED sign system I acquired. I will be evaluating KiCad when I have some spare time. I won't be switching to it yet. From what I've seen so far, there isn't a (known to me) method for importing my existing schematics and/or my own part libraries. -- Cheers! Kevin. http://www.ve3syb.ca/ |What are we going to do today, Borg? Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172 |Same thing we always do, Pinkutus: | Try to assimilate the world! #include disclaimer/favourite | -Pinkutus the Borg ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
