CT_Ohio
Well-Known Member
I asked the same question awhile back. Here's the thread on it: http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/software-tool-for-circuit-diagrams.776599/
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/software-tool-for-circuit-diagrams.776599/
I like LTSpice which is more of a full simulation program; XSim is a good quick sketcher. Other good ideas in thread.
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/software-tool-for-circuit-diagrams.776599/
I like LTSpice which is more of a full simulation program; XSim is a good quick sketcher. Other good ideas in thread.
I use ExpressSHC. It is a free downlaod, and they will even make the circuit board for you, at a cost.
An example of my work:
https://www.expresspcb.com/expresssch/
An example of my work:
https://www.expresspcb.com/expresssch/
DaveVoorhis
Addicted Member
I run VMs on my Mac laptop, both Linux & Windows, and they're fine. Might not be as bad as you think, unless you're short on space or it's a slow laptop (e.g., Macbook Air rather than Pro.)
dlbraly
New Member
Not to sound pretentious, my day job I work on VMs and portals.
Im not saying I know everything about them.
I used to run a linux OS (its still around somewhere), and it would run the apps seamlessly through VMs "Like" Citrix Portal apps.
That was pretty cool.
My personal computer is an old MacBook Pro. I try not to load a lot of apps on it. Having said that Im trying to get a circuit software on it, kind of funny.
I work on computers all the time at work. I just don't want to work on them when Im off work. Something else to tinker with. I have a lot of hobbies.
There should be an application made for MacOS that I can use, instead of fooling around with VMs.
Looks like LTSpice will run on a Mac.
Besides this form is so vast, it will take for ever to read all this good info.
Im not saying I know everything about them.
I used to run a linux OS (its still around somewhere), and it would run the apps seamlessly through VMs "Like" Citrix Portal apps.
That was pretty cool.
My personal computer is an old MacBook Pro. I try not to load a lot of apps on it. Having said that Im trying to get a circuit software on it, kind of funny.
I work on computers all the time at work. I just don't want to work on them when Im off work. Something else to tinker with. I have a lot of hobbies.
There should be an application made for MacOS that I can use, instead of fooling around with VMs.
Looks like LTSpice will run on a Mac.
Besides this form is so vast, it will take for ever to read all this good info.
DaveVoorhis
Addicted Member
It will, but unless Linear Technology have updated it since the last time I used the Mac version (earlier this summer), the Mac version was considerably behind the Windows releases. I found it to be very buggy, too.
I use the Windows version under VMWare Fusion + Windows 10 on my Macbook Pro, and on my Mac Pro.
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Imanoldee
Super Member
I do not know what your application is.
For simple simulations then LTspice is one to look at.
For design to PCB layout then I would recommend you like at KiCAD.
It is open source, has a large following, and support.
And it has Mac versions.
I have not used it in about a year or two, so I do not know the latest rev's.
http://kicad-pcb.org/about/kicad/
For simple simulations then LTspice is one to look at.
For design to PCB layout then I would recommend you like at KiCAD.
It is open source, has a large following, and support.
And it has Mac versions.
I have not used it in about a year or two, so I do not know the latest rev's.
http://kicad-pcb.org/about/kicad/
DaveVoorhis
Addicted Member
My other half's son -- currently studying electronics at university -- recommended Eagle (https://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle/overview).
I haven't tried it, but it apparently has a Mac version and generates PCB layouts if that's your thing.
I haven't tried it, but it apparently has a Mac version and generates PCB layouts if that's your thing.
