DipTrace
Encyclopedia
DipTrace is EDA software for creating schematic
diagrams and printed circuit board
s. The first version of DipTrace was released in August, 2004. The latest version as of September 2011 is DipTrace version 2.2. Interface has been translated to many languages and new language can be added by user. There are tutorials in English, Czech, Russian and Turkish. Starting from February 2011 DipTrace is used as project publishing standard by Parallax
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Some hobby and educational groups such as the PICAXE forum members have developed libraries specific to the PICAXE range of microcontroller as produced by Revolution Education including many of the frequently used associated integrated circuits. PICAXE related libraries can be found here:
Schematic
A schematic diagram represents the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures. A schematic usually omits all details that are not relevant to the information the schematic is intended to convey, and may add unrealistic elements that aid comprehension...
diagrams and printed circuit board
Printed circuit board
A printed circuit board, or PCB, is used to mechanically support and electrically connect electronic components using conductive pathways, tracks or signal traces etched from copper sheets laminated onto a non-conductive substrate. It is also referred to as printed wiring board or etched wiring...
s. The first version of DipTrace was released in August, 2004. The latest version as of September 2011 is DipTrace version 2.2. Interface has been translated to many languages and new language can be added by user. There are tutorials in English, Czech, Russian and Turkish. Starting from February 2011 DipTrace is used as project publishing standard by Parallax
Parallax, Inc. (company)
Parallax Inc. is a privately held company in Rocklin, California. Parallax Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells BASIC Stamp microcontrollers, Propeller microcontrollers, microcontroller accessories Parallax Inc. is a privately held company in Rocklin, California. Parallax Inc. designs,...
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Modules
- Schematic Design Editor
- PCB Layout Editor
- Component Editor
- Pattern Editor
- Shape-Based Autorouter
- 3D PCB Preview
Freeware and Non-Profit versions
A version of DipTrace that is freely available with all the functionality of the full package except it is limited to 300 pins and 2 signal layers.Other sources
- DipTrace at Seattle Robotics Society meeting
- DipTrace at Nuts and Volts - October 2006
- Review at CNet
Some hobby and educational groups such as the PICAXE forum members have developed libraries specific to the PICAXE range of microcontroller as produced by Revolution Education including many of the frequently used associated integrated circuits. PICAXE related libraries can be found here: