The tool is supported by free, unlimited tech support 24/7/365.įrankly, that's a lot of value for a zero-dollar startup cost to you. The tool is 1) free to use, 2)unrestricted (unlike Free EAGLE or some others.), 3)has a lot of professional-level features (autoplacer, autorouter, plug-in API, pricing connection to Digi-Key), 4)integrated schematic/layout database (no netlists to synch), 5) interactive DRC checking, and 6) real-time in-tool fabrication fab quotes.

That said, be sure to add PCB123 to your list of CAD tools to look at. Sometimes you have to just look at a variety of them to find which one suits you and the job to be done. PCB CAD tools are like hammers they all mostly do the same thing, but the differences in each are intentional, because each tool does different things well. RF, PLC, CAD, HW Startups, Robotics, Microcomputing, DIY Audio, DIY Gear, DIY, Mindstorms, ASM, EE Books, Product Design, LabVIEW, Breadboard, RTLSDR, Manufacturing, Electronic Circuits.

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