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Which PCB software is right?please advise me

2013-10-27 by Mukundan Parthasarathy

Dear Experts,

I intend to start using a PCB tool to make my own homebrew PCBs. I have used PADS long ago, and even PCAD. But I'm looking for a free E-CAD tool (primarily schematic and PCB). I have looked at various options, but am unable to decide which is best worth the investment in time to learn the tool.

I need a tool that has the shortest learning curve, but not at the expense of features. Could someone please advise me? I have sort of narrowed down on DesignSpark and KiCad.

Thank you in advance!
Mukundan

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