Target 3001 PCB CAD package - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: david77
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2012, 03:54:38 pm
content: As Dave's been looking into different PCB CAD packages recently I thought I'd ask if someone here has tried out Target 3001?There's a free version available with similar limitations as Diptrace. Prices for the licensed versions seem reasonable.The package even includes a simulator.http://server.ibfriedrich.com/wiki/ibfwikien/index.php?title=Main_PageI've been playing around with it for the last couple of days and so far quite like what I see. Their components library is quite impressive.I'd love to hear what others think as I'm seriously considering spending some money on a CAD package.

author: 8086
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2012, 03:59:36 pm
content: I used this package to layout a PCB for a project at school. It was decent, but there were ads everywhere inside the program, which I didn't like at all.

author: david77
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2012, 04:15:25 pm
content: Ads? Can't say I noticed any.

author: 8086
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2012, 04:19:37 pm
content: Perhaps they removed them, but they were all over the place!

author: Bloch
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 07, 2012, 09:46:58 pm
content: Not used it but i did a quick tryout 2 years ago.First impression - not bad at all.It a family company i think that is a +1.TeamNice to see a picture/nameServiceWeb pages messy -1Prices a bit higher than Diptrace3D_dummy+1andFrontpanel

author: LEECH666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2012, 12:02:37 pm
content: If you ever happen to browsehttp://www.mikrocontroller.net/(german) you will find never ending discussions of Eagle vs Target 3001 on the forums.I've never tried it myself.Florian

author: david77
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2012, 12:27:22 pm
content: Florian,I try to avoid that place as much as I can. I think it's a very agressive place, a lot of topics just end in people insulting each other - I really don't need that. There's a lot of frustrated people there.I hope someone here with PCB design experience will leave some feedback regarding Target.

author: hammy
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 31, 2014, 05:18:49 pm
content: Hi,thenew V17supports now differential routing and meander!Differential PairsIn balance: Transmit information electrically with two complementary signals sent on two paired wires. Design those "Differential Pairs" using this new feature.Meander a trackAt the same time: Create absolutely identical track lengthes by elongating a shorter one in meander-style design.Impedance calculatorHigh Frequency: The Impedance calculator recommends a track width recognizing various StripLine alternatives.Cheershammy

author: Wilksey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2014, 06:13:19 pm
content: Wow, they jump from 4 to 100 layers!I would have said Medium 4 layer, pro maybe 16.Front panel stuff looks nice.Bit more professional than DipTrace, the top package is a bit more pricier, would it be fair-er to compare it against something like Proteus rather than DT?Can it do micro processor simulation like Proteus?I have never used it but it does look nice.

author: LEECH666
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 30, 2014, 05:26:11 pm
content: Quote from: david77 on March 08, 2012, 12:27:22 pmSorry for the very late reply to this comment. Yes I am under the same impression. There are a lot of trolls on that forum as well. I think that's because anonymous posting is allowed there. But in general I am under the impression that in german tech forums (Hifi, Microcontroller, etc.) people rather like to insult each other or letting the asking person look like an idiot/fool or showing of with their superior knowledge instead of trying to be helpful. Totally unlike the english forums like Diy-Audio, Audio-Karma and this one.Just my 2 cents.Cheers LEECH666

author: magetoo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 30, 2014, 08:55:24 pm
content: Judging by the flags in the left column... it seems few people outside of Germany has heard of it, I certainly hadn't. Was it only recently translated into English or something?Quote from: LEECH666 on November 30, 2014, 05:26:11 pmTo be fair, there are plenty of English language forums that are full of assholes as well.