[time-nuts] Spectrum Software Micro-Cap downloads

[Bob kb8tq]

Hi

Probably not a TIme Nut topic even if the conversation is restarted ….

Bob

> On Sep 12, 2020, at 9:33 AM, Adrian Godwin <artgodwin at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I think this discussion happened several months ago when MicroCap was
> released.
> Probably not worth restarting the argument (yet ?)
> 
> On Sat, Sep 12, 2020 at 2:17 PM Bob kb8tq <kb8tq at n1k.org> wrote:
> 
>> Hi
>> 
>> One *might* consider reaching out to those winding down Spectrum and see
>> if they might be willing to “donate” the source code to IEEE ( or some
>> similar
>> institution ). That’s what was done with Stable-32.
>> 
>> Bob
>> 
>>> On Sep 12, 2020, at 1:04 AM, Lloyd Blythen <lblythen at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thanks Bob.
>>> 
>>> About a month ago I looked at which free simulators were available. In
>> case
>>> it saves anyone doing the same ...
>>> 
>>> Micro-Cap was recommended consistently as having the best
>> schematic-capture
>>> and GUI. Trouble is, although it's now free, that's only the binary:
>>> there's no ongoing development or support.
>>> 
>>> For that reason most people have gone with LT-Spice from Analog Devices
>>> (originally Linear Technology before the acquisition). Schematic symbols
>>> look awful unless that matters enough to make you design your own, the
>> help
>>> resembles something from a Windows95 archaeological dig and
>> understandably
>>> the most comprehensive libraries are for AD's own devices. But there's a
>>> huge on-line community, it's under active development, AD supports it
>> very
>>> well, more and more devices from other sources are coming available, and
>>> providing it at no charge and without limitations is a very generous
>> offer
>>> for something so useful.
>>> 
>>> HTH,
>>> 
>>> Lloyd
>>> 
>>> On Sat, 12 Sep 2020 at 14:17, Bob Darby <bob at them-int.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> This not a plug for a product; Spectrum is out of business as of
>> 7/4/2019
>>>> and allows free downloads of their
>>>> various product releases that may be of interest to some on the list.
>>>> 
>>>> From their brochure: Micro-Cap 12 is an integrated schematic editor and
>>>> mixed analog / digital simulator that
>>>> provides an interactive sketch and simulate environment for electronics
>>>> engineers. It has
>>>> seen twelve generations of refinement since its release in 1982. It
>> blends
>>>> a modern, intuitive
>>>> interface with robust numerical algorithms to produce unparalleled
>> levels
>>>> of simulation
>>>> power and ease of use.
>>>> 
>>>> It can be had at: http://www.spectrum-soft.com/download/download.shtm
>>>> 
>>>> Bob Darby
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