For any of the more advanced users, what programs do you know of or use that would allow to test different electronics projects. A program that would allow me to virtually design something, maybe apply different voltages across it, add different resistors, capacitors, etc and also even do calculations of values (amperage, voltages) needed.
I just want some recommendations.
Thanks!
Design and Testing programs
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Re: Design and Testing programs
I wouldn't have thought the sub-forum explicity for the Wavebubble would have been the best choice to ask a question about General Project Help. Especially one thats as quiet as this. There's a small hint by the way...
I personally use a less than legal copy of EagleCAD to design PCBs/Schematics and do the testing as a mix of actually building the circuit or just doing the maths. If your looking for something to do the maths for you you'll probably be wanting SPICE for general analogue circuits, the best version I've found is the LTspice by Linear Technologies, which is free and pretty flexablehowever it's aimed at professional electronic engineers so can be a bit difficult to understand. There are also ones such as Livewire that are more aimed at hobbists and students.
I personally use a less than legal copy of EagleCAD to design PCBs/Schematics and do the testing as a mix of actually building the circuit or just doing the maths. If your looking for something to do the maths for you you'll probably be wanting SPICE for general analogue circuits, the best version I've found is the LTspice by Linear Technologies, which is free and pretty flexablehowever it's aimed at professional electronic engineers so can be a bit difficult to understand. There are also ones such as Livewire that are more aimed at hobbists and students.
Please be positive and constructive with your questions and comments.