Electrical Schematic Software

[otherguy]

If your high school is one of the Project Lead the Way schools Autodesk will give you their software (including AutoCAD Electrical) for free.

[MrBasse]

Originally Posted by otherguy

If your high school is one of the Project Lead the Way schools Autodesk will give you their software (including AutoCAD Electrical) for free.

No need to fall under PLTW, it's all free now for education.

[Bonzabonz]

I have used CadSoft EAGLE for several years now to do all sorts of schematic diagrams and basic board layout. They have a freeware version that is pretty good. It can be a little tricky to learn at first, but I was able to pick up on the basics and make good schematics after an hour or two of online tutorials and youtube videos.

If you're looking to do more block/wiring diagram stuff (similar to the control system diagram that was mentioned earlier) I would second the suggestion of powerpoint; I have seen some very professional and detailed diagrams produced using powerpoint.

[mplanchard]

SolidWorks and SolidWorks Electrical schematics will be posted at www.solidworks.com/FIRST on Saturday afternoon.

You can use SolidWorks Electrical 2D for your schematic and control diagrams. You can use SolidWorks Electrical 3D to connect the schematic to the mechanical 3D SolidWorks model.

We are making 3D models with electrical information created so you can use it for both the mechanical, electrical and control systems.