SoloPCB Design for Windows

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• Free full-featured PCB design from start to PCB order!

  mmykleNovember 30, 2013

  Pros

  -Modern UI -Similar to buying a phone with contract, this product offers a lot of features for 'free' because you have to order the PCB through fabstream. The prices seems to be competitive though.

  Cons

  Must order PCBs through fabstream. However unless your company/project requires you to order from somewhere else I don't see how this would be a problem.

  Summary

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• Greater capability than other PCB freeware

  mark_farraNovember 19, 2013

  Pros

  Newer Windows Ribbon User interface. Easy to follow tutorials. Wizards for creating symbols and footprints. EDA CAD level features like autoplacement and autorouting. More PCB fabricator choices (future). PCB ordering is just a simple click-through. Tech support requests on the website.

  Cons

  Starting library has basic parts, but several Digikey part numbers. Small user community at the moment.

  Summary

  Good suite of tools for those familiar with exiting CAD tools costing thousands. Can do what most of them do for free and all with a modern, up to date, user interface. Going from design to placing an order is very easy.

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• Powerful features just like the big boys but for free

  PCBGuruSeptember 18, 2013

  Pros

  Modern user interface Digikey libraries Good interactive features Best autorouter out of all free softwares On-line DRC prevents me from making shorts Helps with specifying and ordering PCBs Design changes can be checked against manufacturing Tool was built on technology offer by Cadence Design systems

  Cons

  Not well known Must manufacture PCBs through FabStream.com Might have longer learning curve if unfamiliar with commercial PCB tools

  Summary

  Good new comer to the free PCB design market. The fact that it's tied to a manufacturer helps in specifying a PCB that can be built.

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