On Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:56:03 +0200, Ryan C. Payne <ryan-payne@...>
wrote:
> Has anybody here used either of these products (http://www.new-wave-
> concepts.com/)? Would you recommed them for hobbyist use?
> Thanks for any info!
> Ryan
>
I would think a solderless breadboard and a few components are better use
:-)
If you get simulation, you would probably want a version of spice, weather
"interactive" elements (such as leds in the schematic lighting when
simulaition is done), which some of the products seem to have, are
necessary is a matter of taste.
(Me personally, it frightens me that their first product requires
macromedia flash).
I can't say anything about their layout software, cause i haven't seen it,
other than the price appears at best average for a software you are only
allowed "home use". It should be of reasonable quality before i would
consider the price OK.
Note that some other packages also include schematic, simulation, and
layout in a single product and are not more expensive while you are
allowed commercial use. Of course there are also packages that do a
similar thing and cost about as much as a shiny new car ;-)
I do not know how much guidance and "learning" help their products would
offer and how much you would require. I would make sure it doesn't
restrict me if i would consider these products.
Best download the trials, and compare to many other options before you
spend any money. It is much a personal thing which software you like.
ST