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A free-to-use schematic and PCB design tool built by Altium for open source hardware. The website for the tool is https://circuitmaker.com.

A free-to-use schematic and PCB design tool built by Altium for open source hardware.

See the tool's website, https://circuitmaker.com, for more information.

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Autoroute or not?

I made a fairly complex circuit (at least for my level). After spending a few hours trying to manually autoroute, I had like only 5% finished, and every time run into obstacles of not being able to continue routing. So I tried to use CircuitMaker's…
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CircuitMaker to KiCAD?

I had so many problems with CircuitMaker (Free version of Altium), that I never want to use it anymore. The problems I had so far: Very cumbersome to deselect trace mode in PCB mode (having to get to find a free area outside the PCB borders) Very…
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CircuitMaker warning: How to define ports?

I created a (for me) fairly big (multisheet) circuit diagram in CircuitMaker. However, I get several warnings/errors after clicking Outputs/Electrical Rules Check. One of them is below; how can I fix it? [Warning: Net U13_16 contains IO Pin and…
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CircuitMaker generates outlines for internal resistors

CircuitMaker is generating outlines for internal resistors and I think the manufacture will cut holes in those places. The PCB view (top layer) is: The problems are resistors R4, R5, and R1. The outline is below: See the red cicles that mark the…
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CircuitMaker error "Duplicate item HRID" when trying to generate outputs

What does this error mean, and how do I resolve it? Duplicate item HRID: SRC--130 Presumably it means that there's a duplicate of some item, but what am I looking for? I used CTRL-C/CTRL-V to duplicate some items, but they were not…
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Circuitmaker Dragging a component with its track

I draw my PCB and now I would like to make fine tuning on the PCB. Therefore, I'd like to shift some components. However, there is no property under the System Preferences -> PCB Editor -> Interactive Routing Altium has this option to shift the part…
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Logical circuit for determining whether door is open or closed

I’m making microcontroller project in which I determine whether door is open or closed based on switch data. If door is open, then switch 1 is triggered. (Output should be 5V) If door is closed, then switch 2 is triggered. (Output should be 0V) Is…
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How to connect pads to split plane (internal plane) in Altium CircuitMaker

My problem: I use Altium CircuitMaker (Version 2.1). I am designing a four-layer PCB; two signal layers (top and bottom), and two internal layers (GND and PWR). I do not connect anything (not any pads or vias) to PWR layer, but I want to connect all…
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Trying to make a mod-10 counter with JK flip-flops in CircuitMaker but my outputs are always coming out HIGH instead of counting, not sure whats wrong

Trying to make a mod-10 counter with JK flip-flops in CircuitMaker but my outputs are always coming out HIGH instead of counting, not sure whats wrong
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How to get out of edit mode in CircuitMaker?

When I edit a PCB in CircuitMaker, I start laying out tracks on both upper and bottom layer. So far so good. Sometimes, I want to stop, and press Escape. Mostly this works, sometimes, I have to press twice, or three times. When selecting an item,…
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What do these red crosses mean

I'm using CircuitMaker (Altium 'Free') and I get on a lot of components/traces red crosses, but sometimes only part of a trace (see screenshot). What do these crosses mean? Note, I haven't connected everything yet, but these are annoying as when…
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CircuitMaker: part without any net, how come?

I have a circuit made in CircuitMaker, below is a fragment: This is connected via I2C to the MCU: However, when importing the parts in the PCB, there are no connections made: When I remove the J6 part, and I select: Project - Import Changes from…
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CircuitMaker: Nets Wire JACK_IN_GND has multiple names, why is this bad?

There is a solution here: How can I resolve the error "Net wire X has multiple names"? However, JACK_IN_GND and JACK_OUT_GND will go to two different directions (one input cable and one output cable). And GNDs should be tied together. Why is having…
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