DesignSpark PCB

DesignSpark PCB

DesignSpark
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About

CircuitMaker is not just a free EDA software tool from Altium, it’s also a community of creative people and design content, working together to invent circuits and electronics products for a better future. For turning great ideas into real products, you need design tools that won’t limit your imagination or hold you back. CircuitMaker has all the power you need to design high quality schematics and Printed Circuit Boards, with no artificial limits on layer counts or board area. Best of all it’s free. The CircuitMaker community is where you will find great reference designs, and be able to promote and rate other projects in the community. You can even set up teams for collaborative design efforts. We think you deserve better design tools, made specifically for you, to turn great ideas into reality. That’s why we’ve created CircuitMaker. Besides being a collaborative community for electronic design content, CircuitMaker is Schematic & PCB design software.

About

Our free DesignSpark PCB is here to help your company explore more design options, leading to increased innovation. At the core of this unique software is a powerful software engine that enables you to capture schematics and design PCB boards and layouts. Our range of free-of-charge design tools and resources take your brightest ideas all the way through to final production. Whether you're looking for a design alone tool, a range of technical information, a complete design ecosystem, our complete suite can be integrated seamlessly into your existing design workflow. Be free when creating your schematic, there is no limitation on your schematic size or number of your schematic sheets. Feel free to use as many layers as you need on your next PCB design. There are no limits on the maximum number of nodes or pads and no restriction on the number of connections. The maximum size your PCB can be is 1m X 1m.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Designers and anyone in search of a free PCB design tool to design high quality schematics and printed circuit boards

Audience

Companies interested in a free PCB solution to capture schematics and design PCB boards and layouts

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 3.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Looks like a nice program from what I could see of it. I would give it a much better rating if it worked in a virtual machine.
  • Well as a first time use i started to use EasyEDA which didn't work for me at all. Hard to use program for a user seeing the program the first time. Also tried other options and programs like Altium Designer and i didn't make it work so this program CircuitMaker as a first time user has all the pros EasyEDA to use free and gets the job done. As i went to the manufacturer export files worked so no problems there.

Cons

  • When I try to make a new schematic or PCB drawing I always get this error: HRESULT: [0x887A0004], Module: [SharpDX.DXGI], ApiCode: [DXGI_ERROR_UNSUPPORTED/Unsupported], Message: Unknown at 30945C72. AdvSch.dll, Base Address: 2F6A0000.
  • The only thing i have to add here is the parts database is a bit low for now.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • DS PCB came from EasyPC, an already established EDA development company. The product was commercialized and rapidly improved over time, primarily targeting hobbyists and small businesses. The transition to RS Components as a "freeware" version and "PRO" offering (<$500 USD perpetual license) is seamless, as are integration features with Designspark Mech and Electrical packages. Exporting 3D files and importing into other RS Component applications is what I like most. DS PCB has EDA power for low to mid range development applications. If computational/algorithmic power is needed (high end signal analysis, simulation, thermal FSA) using 3rd party software is an option. 16 layer, blind vias, enhanced DRC, onboard signal analysis calculators also come with the package. The UI and menu organization has been simplified, easy steps to create parts and libraries, or importing from a global components database exists, the navigation of the product is easy to remember and use. Bugs, design improvements, fixes are seamless to the use, since this product is commercialized, a team of developers/programmers maintain this product regularly.

Cons

  • Autorouting for any EDA (I also use Altium) is a bear and not as computationally smart as I would like. Not too many option s for quick key short cuts for various menu items, but not an issue if one is more visually connected to their work. No integration to SPICE simulation programs. No integration to computational FSA tools. Lack of multi user collaboration tools.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Altium
United States
circuitmaker.com

Company Information

DesignSpark
Founded: 2010
United Kingdom
www.rs-online.com/designspark/pcb-software

Alternatives

Alternatives

Autodesk EAGLE

Autodesk EAGLE

Autodesk
Autodesk EAGLE

Autodesk EAGLE

Autodesk
OrCAD X

OrCAD X

Cadence Design Systems
PathWave RF Synthesis

PathWave RF Synthesis

Keysight Technologies
OrCAD X

OrCAD X

Cadence Design Systems

Categories

Categories

PCB Design Features

3D Visualization
Autorouting
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Design Rule Check
Differential Pair Routing
Schematic Editor

Integrations

No info available.

Integrations

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