Questions tagged [circuitmaker]
A free-to-use schematic and PCB design tool built by Altium for open source hardware. The website for the tool is https://circuitmaker.com.
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How to I set DRC rules for a specific BGA component?
I need to set the DRC rules for a BGA component. That's because JLCPCB have unique capabilities for BGA packages. In this case I need to have a unique clearance for my BGA component. I want to have ...
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JLPCB Design Rules for Altium CircuitMaker
What is the right design rules from JLCPCB?
When I look at the electrical clearance from JLCPCB, I find:
Via to Via (Same net labels): 0.254mm
Hole to hole (Different net labels): 0.5mm
Pad to pad (...
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Altium CircuitMaker - Polygon Pour issue - Does not apper
I impored a model from Altium Designer into Altium CircuitMaker.
When I updated my Polygon Pour, then the total orange area (GND plane) disappear. But it's still ...
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Is it possible to tune the diff pair length in CircuitMaker?
I`m trying to use CircuitMaker (CM 2.2.1) to make a PCB with differential pairs. Is it practically possible to tune the length of the diff pair in CM? In Altium there is a special tool 'Interactive ...
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How can autorouting be done in Altium CircuitMaker?
I need to do autorouting in Altium CircuitMaker. I have only found information how to do autorouting in Altium Designer.
What I need to know is to set up rules and enviroment for autorouting with the ...
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How can I make CircuitMaker generate gerber files for 2 PCB's
Right now I have 2 schematics and 2 PCBs in one project in Circuit Maker. When I generate Gerber output files for the project, it only does the PCB that I first created. Is there a way to have it ...
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Create footprints on flexible PCB
I'm completely new to PCB design but I'm trying to create my own flexible PCB. Now I want to recreate the board below but with different contact pads on the bottom (because they are really fragile). ...
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CircuitMaker generates outlines for internal resistors
CircuitMaker is generating outlines for internal resistors and I think the manufacture will cut holes in those places.
The PCB view (top layer) is:
The problems are resistors R4, R5, and R1.
The ...
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CircuitMaker error "Duplicate item HRID" when trying to generate outputs
What does this error mean, and how do I resolve it?
Duplicate item HRID: SRC-<ProjectName>-130
Presumably it means that there's a duplicate of some item, but what am I looking for? I used CTRL-...
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Circuitmaker Dragging a component with its track
I draw my PCB and now I would like to make fine tuning on the PCB. Therefore, I'd like to shift some components. However, there is no property under the System Preferences -> PCB Editor -> ...
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Logical circuit for determining whether door is open or closed
I’m making microcontroller project in which I determine whether door is open or closed based on switch data.
If door is open, then switch 1 is triggered. (Output should be 5V)
If door is closed, then ...
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How to connect pads to split plane (internal plane) in Altium CircuitMaker
My problem:
I use Altium CircuitMaker (Version 2.1). I am designing a four-layer PCB; two signal layers (top and bottom), and two internal layers (GND and PWR).
I do not connect anything (not any pads ...
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Trying to make a mod-10 counter with JK flip-flops in CircuitMaker but my outputs are always coming out HIGH instead of counting, not sure whats wrong
Trying to make a mod-10 counter with JK flip-flops in CircuitMaker but my outputs are always coming out HIGH instead of counting, not sure whats wrong
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CircuitMaker to KiCAD?
I had so many problems with CircuitMaker (Free version of Altium), that I never want to use it anymore.
The problems I had so far:
Very cumbersome to deselect trace mode in PCB mode (having to get to ...
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How to get out of edit mode in CircuitMaker?
When I edit a PCB in CircuitMaker, I start laying out tracks on both upper and bottom layer.
So far so good. Sometimes, I want to stop, and press Escape. Mostly ...
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