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Open-source (or free) simulator for switching circuits (like SIMPLIS, PSIM, PLECS)
I am looking for an open-source (or free) simulator for switching circuits (power electronics circuits like inverters, PFC converters, DC/DC converters). Commercial software include SIMPLIS, PSIM, ...
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EMF Transformer Modelling Software
I need to model the electromagnetic field levels at the exterior of a transformer room. For example, the limit needed might be 8 mG at the perimeter of the room within a commercial building. What is ...
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What software can I use to simulate a solar power system?
I'm designing my first solar power system and it would be great to build a model to test all my math before buying parts. Is there a circuit simulator that includes things like solar panels, water ...
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Free and Open Source C compilers for PIC10 family of Microchip microcontrollers?
I am looking for Free, Libre, and Open Source Software (FLOSS) C compiler(s) for the PIC10FXXX family of microcontrollers (MCU). What I have found so far: Small Device C Compiler (SDCC): As reported ...
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May I get this robot arm to be controlled via drawing, not programming?
I got a Omron Viper 850 robot arm with a spindle mounted with a cutter. It is controlled via EV+ programming (EV+ is a programming language used in the ACE Adept Omron software to move the robot). The ...
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Simply drawing electronical circuits, no simulation, no PCB
I am looking for a circuit design software for beginners, ideally even kids. Requirements: runs on Windows 10 (1903 and later is ok) works offline. For my uses, people do not have Internet connection ...
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Free Logic Analyzer to decode 1-Wire
I bought a cheap 8 channel Logic Analyzer. They call it Saleae Logic Analyzer, but the hardware does not at all ressemble the original Saleae Logic 8. I read that the Saleae software might still work ...
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Software for Circuit Design and Simulation for Ubuntu 18
I'm looking for a software for designing and simulating electrical circuits on Ubuntu 18. I'm familiar with Eagle and quite like it but can't get it to run on my Ubuntu machine. Best to have both ...
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Free Inventory management software, small DIY electronics projects
Hi I am looking for some recommendations on free software that keeps an inventory of components you have and use for small DIY electronics projects. I don't need anything super advanced or ...
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Designing stripboards (prototype boards)
I'm looking for a free software that is able to design electronical circuits on a stripboard (prototype board). Ideally it would look as professional as Fritzing, which generates very nice graphics ...
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Software package to support cabinet design
I am looking for a software package to support the design and build of rack mounted servers/cabinets. It must be able to: Visually represent the server/cabinet and it's contents Allow for ...
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Help with tool(s) for making a schematic from an existing board
I want to make a schematic for a a not-too-big circuit on a two-sided circuit board (see https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/388633/autopilot-gradual-failure-help-me-guess-what-might-be-...
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CAD software for creating electro schemes, supporting command line export to SVG
I am starting to work on project written in python. There will be a database of DXF schemes. Based on input parameters some of these schemes will be modified (translation of texts etc.) with python ...
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Closed loop stepper motor control software for 11 motors
I am trying to find software that will control all 11 motors through Ethernet to a Mac computer (or PC). I need to make different scenes that can be re-callable with one click. It is similar to ...
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Alternatives to SPICE?
Are there any free/cheap alternatives to the SPICE family of simulators? I'm looking for software that's NOT based on spice, ngspice, etc. There are two reasons for my question: I'm a software ...