I've recently started using LTSpice to simulate microprocessor driven DC-DC converters and have been blown away by it. I found it intuitive to use and it's already saved me a lot of time in understanding and tweaking my circuit. However now I want to create a PCB. I've started to use DipTrace but I'm sad to say the experience has not been as good. Firstly recreating the schematic is very annoying. However even once that's done it seems needlessly clunky e.g.I had 3 different apps open last night to add a new SMD inductor layout.
Are there any other PCB tool recommendations knowing that I'm getting on v well with LTSpice? FreePCB looks much simpler and supports netlists so I was thinking of giving that a shot.
I'm an intermediate enthusiast and I view 2 layers as a luxury so I can't see myself going beyond that any time soon.
Are there any other PCB tool recommendations knowing that I'm getting on v well with LTSpice? FreePCB looks much simpler and supports netlists so I was thinking of giving that a shot.
I'm an intermediate enthusiast and I view 2 layers as a luxury so I can't see myself going beyond that any time soon.