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Altium

Altium Designer Software is designed for schematic capture, 3D PCB design, FPGA board development, and data management. The benefits of using Altium consist of integration with component distributors to allow for ease component searching and using manufacturers data. In addition, Altium is the industry standard.

Altium Guides

Altium Download

Register as a student and verify your student license at your UVIC webmail.

KiCAD

KiCAD is a free PCB and design schematic software. The benefits of KiCAD is the open source community around KiCAD and the software is free.

KiCAD guides

KiCAD Download

LTspice

LTspice is a free simulation software and is useful for prototyping circuits and simulating the properties of different types of circuits.

LTspice guides

LTspice downloads

Arduinos

Arduino is an open-source electronics platform on easy-to-use hardware and software, Arduino microcontrollers are proficient in turning inputs into outputs. Arduinos are a fantastic jumping-off point into using microcontrollers and are versatile for a multitude of projects.

Arduino Hardware and Software Guides

Buying an Arduino

Arduino’s can be bought in many locations, but I recommend you can get emulated Arduinos for cheaper then official Arduinos.

Raspberry Pi

The Raspberry Pi is a low cost, credit-card sized computer that is capable of plugging into a computer monitor, TV, or even Arduino’s and other Microcontrollers. The Raspberry Pi is capable of browsing the internet, playing video, making spreadsheets, and playing games.

Raspberry Pi Guides

Buying a Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi’s can be bought from the official raspberry pi website for $35 or older models can be found online as well for cheaper.

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