![]() I am not really comfortable using a nigthly version of such a software, since I do not know enough about PCB design to spot possible subtle bugs that might appear. I do not want to be taken hostage by my software - For the forseeable future I very much doubt that I will need more than four layers KiCad is definetly on the list, but I hope that Version 5 comes out soon. What are recommendations by the community regarding that? I have a couple of prerequisites that any software I use should follow: - A free limited version, or at least a free trial available - If not free, reasonably priced, max 400 euro (I would not really like to pay more for the software than I did for my 'scope) - No subscription or online only software, free or paid. Regardless of how much I like Diptrace, I have the feeling that I need to look at some of the other packages out there as well. ![]() To be honest, that put me off the topic of PCB design for a while. ![]() If you know hoe to use Microsoft Visio, you essentially know how to use Diptrace (at least the basics) KiCad, on the other hand (which I tried about a year ago) was such a complex beast in functionality and usability that I could not get anything done. Since that one follows established windows usability somewhat closely, it was surprisingly easy to get into. By now, the only package I have actually done something in, is Diptrace. Even just starting with what software to use seems like an unsurmountable task sometimes. As a total newbie to that field, this is quite overwhelming. ![]() ![]() Hi everyone, I am starting to dabble in PCB design. ![]()
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