As mentioned a few days ago I'm getting back into my electronics hobby and using CircuitMaker 6 for schematic drawing and simulation. Encountering a few obscure errors when trying my first few sims and so far haven't found a CM forum to ask for help. Anyone know of an appropriate community, or anyone here still using the program please?
Because I used to be very comfortable with CM and have drawn hundreds of schematics with it. And simulated maybe 25-50% of them. But it will take me a week or two to regain that easy familiarity.
I've used LT Spice and several others too, but I'm happy to stick with CM now.
I'm still using CircuitMaker 2000. Started using it YEARS ago and still find it quick and easy. Been along time since I imported a spice model, but it does it nicely.
Yes, a toggler. It allows me to use improvised switches around the garage, the sort I can nudge with an elbow when my hands are full, or just slap for the fun of it.
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The polar cap is definitely connected (as is the identical one top right, which reports no error). It is indeed a bit 'off grid' but I can move it and the wires move as well. It is a 'macro' device though, IOW one I designed myself to supplement the 4013 in CM's Device Library. And so is the 4013, which is the other potential culprit at that node. But that too *seems* connected OK...
FWIW, mine has been working OK for 14 years. The N/O switches are crude and undoubtedly very noisy. Made from a bit of hinged wood with a small piece of tin at one end which makes contact with a drawing pin pushed into the wall. A small spring near the hinge keeps it ready for the next tap.
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I think I based my circuit on one from Bill Bowden.
Looks like I'm going to have to study the manual and my 15 year old notes.
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@sdy:
My CM is CircuitMaker 2000, not 6 as I said before. The manual implies
6 but also covers 'CircuitMaker Pro', and my Help > About says 'CircuitMaker 2000 Integrated Schematic Capture and Simulation Professional Edition Build 4'
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Terry, East Grinstead, UK
I *think* 'CM 2000' and 'CM Pro' are two names for the same or very
Possibly yes, Reinhard, but as mentioned it's been working OK for 14 years so I'm happy with it!
It has a good pedigree too. As per the footnote in my last post, I found it on Bill Bowden's excellent site. It's called 'CMOS Toggle Flip Flop Using Push Button' here:
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