electronic design software

[yakyb]

I was wondering if anyone knew of some electronic design software (prefferably free) that would allow me to design simple circuits

I used Crocodile technology whilst in school but was wondering if anyone knew of others

[Crimson Sky]

Just do a google...I found this one rather quickly, don't know if it's exactly what you need:

http://www.pcb123.com/

http://www.electronics-lab.com/downloads/schematic/

[Mach]

I highly recommend
http://www.new-wave-concepts.com/ed/circuit.html

I bought the retail version at Maplins but they apparently sell a student version and have a trial version on their website.

I am a rookie at this so I found it very easy to use. It may be common in most design packages, but I really liked being able to simulate the circuit. It can also output pcb and vero board layouts.

I used it to design this board for my Retromod project to simulate a momentary switch with a radio knob. The software was key in figuring out the capacitor and resistor sizing to get the right pulse.
http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/8134/img24327jq.jpg

While not what you're looking for, I also found this electronics kit helpful in testing the circuit before soldering. I'd guess that Maplins has something similar.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102913&cp=&sr=1&origkw=electronics+kit&kw=electronics+kit&parentPage=search

[DaveW]

+ Rep for providing useful links. :)

-Dave

[DaJe]

I think I should learn all of this electrical stuff. it would probably provide me with a lot of useful knowledge that I could use to help me with modding, as well as other computer related things, and just general electrical device fun.

[yakyb]

thanks for the replies guys this is exactly what i needed i couldnt find any when i googled

[yakyb]

http://www.crocodile-clips.com/crocodile/technology/index.jsp

for those of you who are interested this is very useful to