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Schematic drawing app

This is a list I was working on the other day. They each have their strengths and weaknesses…

KiCad
an open-source, professional-grade PCB design tool that includes a schematic capture and a PCB layout tool. It doesn’t natively simulate circuits but can be integrated with simulators like ngspice for simulations.

Fritzing
beginner-friendly and commonly used for prototyping and documenting Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects. It includes a breadboard view and a schematic view but is not ideal for advanced simulation.

LTSpice
A free SPICE-based simulation tool developed by Analog Devices. It is widely used for analog circuits and power electronics, offering robust simulation capabilities.

EasyEDA (I have the most experience with this one)
A web-based tool that integrates schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit simulation. It’s great for creating quick prototypes and ordering PCBs directly through its platform.

Proteus
Schematic capture with powerful simulation capabilities, including simulating microcontroller projects (like Arduino or ESP32). It’s often used in educational settings but also supports professional applications.

Tinkercad (by Autodesk) is an online platform that provides a simple way to simulate basic circuits, including Arduino projects. It’s perfect for beginners looking to simulate circuits without downloading software.

Multisim
Developed by National Instruments, is a widely used tool for both schematic capture and simulation, offering an extensive library of components and robust analysis features for education and industry.

Altium Designer
A professional-grade tool widely used in industry for PCB design. It includes advanced simulation features, though it’s more complex and expensive than many of the other options.
 
I use EasyEDA at home and Diptrace at work.
Both are pretty easy to use and diptrace has ltspice from the start, easyEDA I belive you have to upgrade the license, but I'm not sure.
 
Can anyone suggest me how to start building circuits. Like where can I get the knowledge to know about sensors and why resistors are used the math involved where I should use math how troubleshoot a circuit... Can anyone suggest me some kind of resource or atleast a roadmap... Btw I'm new here
 
Can anyone suggest me how to start building circuits. Like where can I get the knowledge to know about sensors and why resistors are used the math involved where I should use math how troubleshoot a circuit... Can anyone suggest me some kind of resource or atleast a roadmap... Btw I'm new here
If you haven't seen this, check out my "Fun with Transistors" video...

I would recommend checking out some of these YouTube channels to start...
  • GreatScott!
    Practical electronics projects. He explains concepts like resistors, transistors, and circuits while building cool DIY projects.
  • EEVblog
    A mix of beginner and advanced content. Dave has decades of experience and covers everything from basic multimeter use to in-depth circuit analysis.
  • Ben Eater
    Ben Eater creates educational videos about electronics, computer architecture, networking, and various other technical subjects. His tutorials are detailed and beginner-friendly, making complex topics accessible.
  • Afrotechmods
    Straight-to-the-point electronics tutorial videos with practical examples taught by a professional electronics engineer. No longer active but his content is still top-notch!
  • ElectroBOOM
    Mehdi teaches electronics with humor (and occasional sparks). He’s great at explaining tricky concepts like capacitors and power supplies.
  • The Engineering Mindset
    Focuses on the fundamentals of engineering concepts, including electronics. A lot of visual diagrams make the learning process easier.
  • Adafruit Industries
    Tons of tutorials on using sensors, microcontrollers, and electronics kits. Ideal for Arduino or Raspberry Pi content.
  • SparkFun Electronics
    They walk you through projects step-by-step with a focus on beginner-friendly builds.
  • Julian Ilett
    Short and focused videos on electronics projects and concepts. Great if you like bite-sized content.
  • Andreas Spiess
    Specializes in IoT and microcontrollers like ESP32 and Raspberry Pi. Perfect if you’re interested in wireless projects or automation.
 
If you haven't seen this, check out my "Fun with Transistors" video...

I would recommend checking out some of these YouTube channels to start...
  • GreatScott!
    Practical electronics projects. He explains concepts like resistors, transistors, and circuits while building cool DIY projects.
  • EEVblog
    A mix of beginner and advanced content. Dave has decades of experience and covers everything from basic multimeter use to in-depth circuit analysis.
  • Ben Eater
    Ben Eater creates educational videos about electronics, computer architecture, networking, and various other technical subjects. His tutorials are detailed and beginner-friendly, making complex topics accessible.
  • Afrotechmods
    Straight-to-the-point electronics tutorial videos with practical examples taught by a professional electronics engineer. No longer active but his content is still top-notch!
  • ElectroBOOM
    Mehdi teaches electronics with humor (and occasional sparks). He’s great at explaining tricky concepts like capacitors and power supplies.
  • The Engineering Mindset
    Focuses on the fundamentals of engineering concepts, including electronics. A lot of visual diagrams make the learning process easier.
  • Adafruit Industries
    Tons of tutorials on using sensors, microcontrollers, and electronics kits. Ideal for Arduino or Raspberry Pi content.
  • SparkFun Electronics
    They walk you through projects step-by-step with a focus on beginner-friendly builds.
  • Julian Ilett
    Short and focused videos on electronics projects and concepts. Great if you like bite-sized content.
  • Andreas Spiess
    Specializes in IoT and microcontrollers like ESP32 and Raspberry Pi. Perfect if you’re interested in wireless projects or automation.
Thanks for the suggest but I thought if u have a roadmap to study and start with which concept. Don't take me wrong but Half of the channels you suggested I already am following them I don't get a clear idea it's mostly like a jumbled puzzle, I'm searching for a constructed path to learn. Sorry that's how I learn or else I find it difficult to learn.
Do you mind sharing How did you learn about these circuits maybe it can give me an idea
 
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