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Fig. 3: IC and its connections (Image courtesy: http://fritzing.org))
Fig. 4: Fritzing parts library (Image courtesy: https://howto-ubuntunew.blogspot.in)
Fig. 5: Schematic view of Fritzing (Image courtesy: http://blog.Fritzing.org))
the path for direct user contribu-
tions—as described in the Design
for Manufacture article being carried
elsewhere in this issue, where a
small change in Valor tool is done
universally without messing up with
the perfection of the tool.
No more bugs. Earlier, bugs in
the complex PCB traces used to
mess up with other existing tracks
in the layout, making it difficult for
the designer to find errors in the cir-
cuit. The software supports high-DPI
display, making it easy to see.
Self-handling of customised
tools. Earlier, customised parts used
to be stored in a hidden location,
which made it difficult for designers
to edit them with an external tool.
But now, these parts can be conve-
niently located in the /Documents/
Fritzing folder, making the work
much easier for users.
Load or save uncompressed
Fritzing file. Designers can now use
an uncompressed set of compatible
files like git or SVN. New file types
and shiny icons suitable for MAC
OSX platforms have been released in
the market.
Fritzing is compatible with MAC
OSX, Windows and Linux plat-
forms. The source code of Fritzing
is written in C ++ language. It is
available in both 32-bit and 64-bit
Linux packages.
As with Pad2Pad, users can order
the PCB to manufacture on Fritzing
Fab itself. This saves them time and
money on developer boards from
other manufacturers.Goals of Fritzing
There are various licensed and open
source design and simulation tools
available for PCBs. A complete solu-
tion that provides design, simulation
and manufacturing is a lucrative
offer for designers. Above all, they
can visualise their circuits and er-
rors, and rectify simultaneously to
validate the design. It is like a box
of wonders, which makes the life of
designers much easier.