is there a freeware program to do this?

[Winenut]

I want to take a circuit similar to this:

http://circuitzoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Simple-Peak-Detector-Circuit-Diagram.png

import it into a preferably freeware program and the program calculates the
layout on stripboard. I've used StripboardMagic in the past, but I still
have to draw out the circuit first, hope to get it right, and then drag each
component onto the layout. I want something that will do all of this
automatically. BMP or JPEG drawn circuit in, layout on board out.

Can any freeware do it?

Thanks

 

[Joerg]

I want to take a circuit similar to this:

http://circuitzoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Simple-Peak-Detector-Circuit-Diagram.png


import it into a preferably freeware program and the program calculates
the layout on stripboard. I've used StripboardMagic in the past, but I
still have to draw out the circuit first, hope to get it right, and then
drag each component onto the layout. I want something that will do all
of this automatically. BMP or JPEG drawn circuit in, layout on board out.

Can any freeware do it?

Are you looking for something likes this?

http://www.verotl.com/downloads-and-information

I never used it but AFAIK it needs a netlist as input. So you'd have to
enter it into a regular CAD first. That also makes sure you have a nice
document for later, or if you want to design something else with it some
day. If it is strictly hobby (not for profit purposes) you could look at
the free version of Eagle:

http://www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm

Eagle is a nice program, I use it since years (but a paid license version).

 

[Pimpom]

Grin... Jan, have you an 'equally' clear schematic to go with
that?

I've long felt that Jan, knowledgeable as he is in
electronics, ought to put in a tad more effort into his images.

 

[hamilton]

Grin... Jan, have you an 'equally' clear schematic to go with that?

George H.

This pics looks just like Jan schematics.

You may be able to see the parts, but the connections are mostly unclear
(invisible).

I love 3D wiring systems.

But at some point in your career you will need to produce clear
documentation.

Or else its just a hobby, _Jan_ is this just a hobby ?

hamilton

 

[hamilton]

Sure:
http://panteltje.com/panteltje/scope_tv/diagram.jpg

Wanna buy it?

So, you do know how to use a schematic editor.

Do you design in the schematic editor first, then crayon draw it for
public display ??

Is there a special reason why you do not what people to really see your
work ?

Inquiring minds want to know.

h

 

[Joerg]

Sure:
http://panteltje.com/panteltje/scope_tv/diagram.jpg

Wanna buy it?

Nah, it's not genuine. Because it doesn't contain the usual flux
splatters and other stains

<duck and run>

 

[hamilton]

So you have a hidden agenda, "pay me and I'll show you"

h