[sdiy] What's the best freeware schematic capture and PCB layout software

[mskala at northcoastsynthesis.com]

On Sun, 12 May 2024, brianw wrote:

> fabrication houses actually take Eagle files. I like the way Eagle
> separates the symbol (transistor) from the package (through-hole versus
> surface-mount). This allows you to keep the look of the schematic
> completely independent of the layout and parts selection process. I've

Kicad also does this - the "footprints" are assigned to reference
designators in a separate step from the schematic symbols, and each can be
changed without changing the other.

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Matthew Skala
North Coast Synthesis Ltd.