Goblin
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Hey guys, hope everyone is safe and doing fine.
I've used a bunch of sims, but settled on KiCad after a while. The reason is, I can do everything I do in LTspice, but if I desire to, I can work on that same file inside the same software and send it to a PCB fab and have it made. It's more advanced, you can see the 3D render, libraries are easier to install, etc. It's more advanced modern and at the same time not harder nor complicated to use. That's how I see that KiCad it's the best for me.
Usually I stick with one software and just really learn how to use it as deep as I can go, so I want to specialize in only one, and I don't have the knowledge or experience to make this evaluation.
I tried Eagle as well, and I heard good things about Micro-Cap, which is now free and costed 4.500$. I tried a few others but settled on KiCad.
I'm new at this (few years experience on and off), so I ask, bearing all the pluses in mind (been able to make an advanced PCB out of your schematics, able to make simulations, complete libraries, 3D view etc)
What's the best SPICE simulation software in your opinion and why? (Must be free)
I've used a bunch of sims, but settled on KiCad after a while. The reason is, I can do everything I do in LTspice, but if I desire to, I can work on that same file inside the same software and send it to a PCB fab and have it made. It's more advanced, you can see the 3D render, libraries are easier to install, etc. It's more advanced modern and at the same time not harder nor complicated to use. That's how I see that KiCad it's the best for me.
Usually I stick with one software and just really learn how to use it as deep as I can go, so I want to specialize in only one, and I don't have the knowledge or experience to make this evaluation.
I tried Eagle as well, and I heard good things about Micro-Cap, which is now free and costed 4.500$. I tried a few others but settled on KiCad.
I'm new at this (few years experience on and off), so I ask, bearing all the pluses in mind (been able to make an advanced PCB out of your schematics, able to make simulations, complete libraries, 3D view etc)
What's the best SPICE simulation software in your opinion and why? (Must be free)
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