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First time I have seen it. I was wondering if anyone had used it.
by zafka 4y ago
First time I have seen it. I was wondering if anyone had used it.
- EEBio 4y agoA lot of people do, but it has some limitations when it comes to PCB design. I recommend reading this write-up on Fritzing: https://hackaday.com/2016/10/11/creating-a-pcb-in-everything-friends-dont-let-friends-use-fritzing/ https://hackaday.com/2016/10/11/creating-a-pcb-in-everything...
- CodeWriter23 4y agoI'm working on a machine. I successfully implemented a 5 channel optoisolated 3.3v control 24v output solenoid driver. But I had to do all the routing manually because Fritzing's auto-router could not figure out how route on a single layer. It painted itself into a corner every time. Manually, I was able to route a common signal the long way around and avoid trapping the traces. Also, Fritzing's router pissed me off that it did not adhere to a grid or angle system...I recognize this is a limitation of my I'm thankful for the recommendation for KiCAD I got out here today. It seems promising to help me take it to the next level.
- bsza 4y agoKicad doesn't have autorouting though, so you'll still end up either doing it manually or using a 3rd party tool.
- CodeWriter23 4y agoThanks for the info. Have you checked this out? https://freerouting.org/ https://freerouting.org/ (Not being snarky, looking for some clues to get me going) My intent is to produce single and perhaps double layer prototype boards using a CNC Router and hand soldered vias.
- noasaservice 4y agoAutorouting almost always creates garbage routes, with tons of vias. You're so much better off doing the routing yourself. (And yes, I tried the autorouting java package. Ive also used other routing packages. Its so much MISS and very little HIT.)