Drawing software for P2P layout?

mfaughn · 4th March 2012, 01:02 PM

I'm wondering if there is anything (free) out there that is a good drawing tool for doing point to point layout mock-ups. Something that already had tube socket models would be preferable. I could draw my own but I'd rather use something with all the parts already done.

I've used Eagle before. I haven't tried it for p2p but it occurs to me that it would have some shortcomings / constraints that aren't really geared for p2p layouts.

SemperFi · 4th March 2012, 01:42 PM

Have you tried using Eagle and just place the resistors the way u would on a terminal strip? Maybe include lots of testpoints to act as the solder lugs along the strip?
Or use some CAD and draw it that way?

GloBug · 4th March 2012, 01:52 PM

Google Sketchup

mfaughn · 04:55 PM

The size restrictions on Eagle make it unusable. Been meaning to checkout Skynet (aka Google) Sketchup. Does it have a Smustard or Spickles plug-in?

I sure wish they would release a Linux build...

GloBug · 4th March 2012, 06:27 PM

You can run an older version of Sketchup with Wine. You won't be missing anything much.

Lot's of plugins and 3D warehouse if you need it. I prefer to draw my own components, although I have used the warehouse from time to time. lol

DF96 · 4th March 2012, 07:41 PM

I think the whole fun of P2P is making it up as you go along, apart from the initial rough guess about how much room to leave and how many spare tags to scatter around.

Rundmaus · 4th March 2012, 08:05 PM

Theoretically agreed, DF96. But unfortunately this method is not very reproducible - and at least both channels of a stereo amp should look roughly the same

Greetings,
Andreas

mfaughn · 4th March 2012, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GloBug

You can run an older version of Sketchup with Wine. You won't be missing anything much.

Lot's of plugins and 3D warehouse if you need it. I prefer to draw my own components, although I have used the warehouse from time to time. lol

Any reputable source for older versions of SketchUp? v8 is a definite bust.

I downloaded blender to give that a shot.

I like Google less and less. I am a developer and I continually find myself saddened / annoyed by the things they do (and fail to do).

nic6paul · 4th March 2012, 09:18 PM

Search for DIY layout creator. See if that has any of the functionality you are looking for.

Rundmaus · 4th March 2012, 09:26 PM

... after putting some long evening's effort into creating a library of the most common parts, almost any vector-based drawing software with a snap-grid should suffice, if your layouts aren't too complex. What about open office draw?

Greetings,
Rundmaus

4th March 2012, 01:02 PM	#1
mfaughn diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sylva, NC	Drawing software for P2P layout? I'm wondering if there is anything (free) out there that is a good drawing tool for doing point to point layout mock-ups. Something that already had tube socket models would be preferable. I could draw my own but I'd rather use something with all the parts already done. I've used Eagle before. I haven't tried it for p2p but it occurs to me that it would have some shortcomings / constraints that aren't really geared for p2p layouts.

4th March 2012, 04:50 PM	#4
mfaughn diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sylva, NC	The size restrictions on Eagle make it unusable. Been meaning to checkout Skynet (aka Google) Sketchup. Does it have a Smustard or Spickles plug-in? I sure wish they would release a Linux build... Last edited by mfaughn; 4th March 2012 at 04:55 PM.

4th March 2012, 09:18 PM	#9
nic6paul diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota	Search for DIY layout creator. See if that has any of the functionality you are looking for. __________________ - Nic

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4th March 2012, 01:42 PM	#2
SemperFi diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: nowhere	Have you tried using Eagle and just place the resistors the way u would on a terminal strip? Maybe include lots of testpoints to act as the solder lugs along the strip? Or use some CAD and draw it that way?

4th March 2012, 01:52 PM	#3
GloBug Banned Join Date: Jun 2011	Google Sketchup

4th March 2012, 06:27 PM	#5
GloBug Banned Join Date: Jun 2011	You can run an older version of Sketchup with Wine. You won't be missing anything much. Lot's of plugins and 3D warehouse if you need it. I prefer to draw my own components, although I have used the warehouse from time to time. lol

4th March 2012, 07:41 PM	#6
DF96 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2007	I think the whole fun of P2P is making it up as you go along, apart from the initial rough guess about how much room to leave and how many spare tags to scatter around.

4th March 2012, 08:05 PM	#7
Rundmaus diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Theoretically agreed, DF96. But unfortunately this method is not very reproducible - and at least both channels of a stereo amp should look roughly the same Greetings, Andreas

4th March 2012, 09:26 PM	#10
Rundmaus diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	... after putting some long evening's effort into creating a library of the most common parts, almost any vector-based drawing software with a snap-grid should suffice, if your layouts aren't too complex. What about open office draw? Greetings, Rundmaus

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