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author: llolhj
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 08, 2024, 09:34:40 pm
content: delete post

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2024, 10:46:34 pm
content: There is also an Altium forum here:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/altium/But this question is fairly generic anyway, so could stay here.Why are you trying to draw a generator, are you trying to simulate it?Usually the advice is not to bother with Altium simulation and use ltspice or micro-cap simulation software.If you must, you can find signal sources explained here and where to find them:https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/spice-simulation-guide?version=22#placing-and-configuring-a-source

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2024, 11:37:14 pm
content: Are you intending to make a PCB or just drawing to document something?The link above has the symbol for generator, which you can find in the library and place.If you are not sure how to search through libraries, find some tutorials.If its just a quick drawing you can look at some online tools.https://www.circuit-diagram.org/https://www.circuitlab.com/

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2024, 12:27:35 am
content: Then you've started at the wrong spot or are missing knowledge on how PCBs are designed.The schematic shown can be made on a breadboard easily, what is the requirement for a PCB?The generator presumably is what you'll input into the board, so you don't need a symbol for that. What you want is a connector or a test pad to inject the generator signal in.Either way, watch some tutorials if you haven't alreadyhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXvLToQzgzdfKKQn2wmpuSXz6sROQmO6R

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2024, 09:29:57 pm
content: Yes the connector can be used as shown.The circuit has an input but no output, you might also what an output connector?The parameters of the parts are important for the schematic, and the footprint is important for the PCB. So what shape of resistor will be used, if its through hole, etc.You can simulate to see what effect this filter has on certain frequencies, if you have not already.

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2024, 10:35:10 pm
content: Quote from: llolhj on July 09, 2024, 04:53:50 pmReal question, how did you acquire a license? Most people need to have a very comprehensive understanding of electronics to be get a license for a software that costs 10k EUR.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2024, 10:40:50 pm
content: Quote from: tszaboo on July 09, 2024, 10:35:10 pmStudent license is free while enrolled, trial license is free, etc.https://www.altium.com/education/students

author: digger
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2024, 11:55:14 pm
content: Quote from: tszaboo on July 09, 2024, 10:35:10 pmwhy does someone need to be knowledgeable to have access to something?could be a student, but there are many other plausible explanations. how about a retired guy in his 70s who wants to learn PCB design as a hobby, heard altium's one of the best, and simply pirated it? who cares? lol

author: Halcyon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 15, 2024, 06:02:58 am
content: Quote from: llolhj on July 08, 2024, 09:34:40 pmWhy are you going around the forum deleting all your posts?

author: digger
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2024, 12:44:26 pm
content: Quote from: Halcyon on July 15, 2024, 06:02:58 amtruly antisocial behavior

author: m k
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2024, 04:05:01 pm
content: Maybe bad Altium called home.