So, do you know of any cheap software that would allow me to make schematics then autoroute pcbs? I have tried diptrace and like it, but since I won't get my money back for EWB, even the non-profit version is a bit expensive. The Student Suite is so watered down it is unusable, unless you are doing some basic analog work. The support is exceptionally poor (if you ever get it lol). I would highly recommend not purchasing Multisim or Ultiboard.
Well, for anyone needing an electronics workbench review, here it is. That works for basic circuits, but as you get to more complex ones, that comes far from sufficing. Oh, and later I figured out that the PCB software has a 350 pin limit. See, the commercial version contains everything i need, but the Student Suite's library is so watered down that it is virtually unusable. The MAX232 was just one example of a component that isn't there. Well, I would be using the software for primarily digital circuits. Not even a "Sorry it did not suit you needs" or anything in the reply. Therefore we regret to state that once the software is opened it cannot be returned." "As any other software company, Electronics Workbench also has no return policy. Well finally I got a response after I emailed them a second time. Do any of you have experience dealing with the company, and do you know how I could get any response? Ultimately, I am trying to get them to refund my purchase, but I don't know how feasible that is.Įdit: I suppose I could try calling them, but I would prefer to use email as primary communication. AND when I try to send them an email or two about this, politely expressing my concern, I get absolutely no response whatsoever.ĭon't get me wrong, I love the fully featured software, but the Student Suite is a joke. I haven't ever received my ultiboard activation key. I am (well, I guess was now) a sophomore in high-school, and it doesn't fit my needs.
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I am well aware that I can make components in it, but I feel like I will be spending more time doing that than designing circuits. Has anyone been able to find how to make the electronic workbench I managed to find wires and some recipes to make the motor and flashlight, but I cant figure out how to create the actual Electronic workbench to create these things. The components included in the app are minimal, heck, it doesn't even include an RS-232 transceiver. I have EWB Student Suite, and I was wondering if any of you have had really poor support by the company? I bought the student suite, assuming it would suit my needs, but it comes far from.