free or cheap Simulator software (Tubes)

[boiss]

Hi there,
I need a cheap (under 30$) easy to use Valve (Tube) circuit simulator.
Is there such an animal?
Cheers
Boiss

 

[gfiandy]

This might solve the problem for you.

LTSpice and vacuum tube models

Regards,
Andrew

 

[boiss]

Simulator soft

Thanks Andrew,
Will give it a try.
BRs
Boiss

 

[buildafriend]

hey guys sorry to bump such an oldie. the download doesnt seem to be working for me. the PSpice thing just shows up as code in my web browser. Am I doing something wrong?

 

[dchisholm]

hey guys sorry to bump such an oldie. the download doesnt seem to be working for me. the PSpice thing just shows up as code in my web browser. Am I doing something wrong?

Not sure what "PSpice thing" you are referring to. The direct download link for LTSpice is http://ltspice.linear-tech.com/software/LTspiceIV.exe . I think it's an executable installer file ("*.exe " extension), that you save to someplace convenient, and then run it to do the actual installation. There are links to a getting started guide and other useful downloads at http://www.linear.com/designtools/software/

Perhaps the best place to get answers to this, and other questions about using LTSpice is the LTSpice Yahoo User's Group at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/LTspice/info . Please respect the group members' time by trying to find an answer in the existing discussion threads, or the "Files" section, especially the "FAQ" and "Tut" folders, before starting a new thread. You will find vacuum tube models in the Files section.

Dale