10-08-2019, 01:06 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-08-2019, 01:08 PM by Mike Watterson.)
Inkscape (Vector)
The Gimp
(both Windows & Linux, not sure about Mac). I've created missing parts of veneer by photo with ruler scale, clone edit in Gimp and laser print. I've created meter scales in Inkscape and The Gimp (rescaled scans of AVO VCM163 for replacement meters).
I don't think much of Vero CAD. You can simulate stripboard easily in any decent schematic + PCB package.
Schematic Capture and less often PCB
I use Eagle for historical reasons. Though there is a Linux version, I run it under WINE to use my old Windows licence key. I have valve libraries I can share.
Also LibreCAD and KiCad
I use LTspice (works fine under WINE).
Scilab (Linux and I think Windows). Free version of Matlab
Various utilities from Duncan Amps allow quick adaptation of Valve PSUs to replace valves and/or chokes.
Various audio I/O programs that replace signal generators, scopes, spectrum analysers, distortion meters. Obviously only up to less than 1/2 the sound card sample rate. I use a decent external audio USB adaptor rather than sound card / Mobo chip. Some suitable free audio apps on Android too.
The Gimp
(both Windows & Linux, not sure about Mac). I've created missing parts of veneer by photo with ruler scale, clone edit in Gimp and laser print. I've created meter scales in Inkscape and The Gimp (rescaled scans of AVO VCM163 for replacement meters).
I don't think much of Vero CAD. You can simulate stripboard easily in any decent schematic + PCB package.
Schematic Capture and less often PCB
I use Eagle for historical reasons. Though there is a Linux version, I run it under WINE to use my old Windows licence key. I have valve libraries I can share.
Also LibreCAD and KiCad
I use LTspice (works fine under WINE).
Scilab (Linux and I think Windows). Free version of Matlab
Various utilities from Duncan Amps allow quick adaptation of Valve PSUs to replace valves and/or chokes.
Various audio I/O programs that replace signal generators, scopes, spectrum analysers, distortion meters. Obviously only up to less than 1/2 the sound card sample rate. I use a decent external audio USB adaptor rather than sound card / Mobo chip. Some suitable free audio apps on Android too.
