Altium CircuitMaker is a free PCB design tool offering advanced schematic capture, PCB layout, and community collaboration features for makers and hobbyists.
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Altium CircuitMaker is a free PCB design software tailored for makers, hobbyists, and open-source hardware designers. Built on Altium Designer technology, it provides a streamlined interface with powerful features, including multi-sheet schematic capture, hierarchical design blocks, and push-and-shove routing. Users can design without limitations on board size or layer count and access a vast community-driven component library. CircuitMaker also facilitates collaboration by allowing users to share projects with the community or keep them private, fostering innovation and shared learning.
Key Features:
- Unlimited Design Capabilities: No restrictions on board size or layer count, enabling complex designs.
- Advanced Schematic Capture: Supports multi-sheet schematics and hierarchical design blocks for organized projects.
- Push-and-Shove Routing: Interactive routing modes, including differential pair routing and length tuning.
- Native 3D Visualization: Real-time 3D PCB viewing for accurate design representation.
- Community Collaboration: Share designs publicly or privately, leveraging community knowledge and resources.
- Extensive Component Library: Access to a vast library backed by the Octopart database for easy component selection.