Schematic Programs/Apps

[Islandboy85]

Hey guys, I thought it would be nice to hear from everyone your favorite wiring diagram/schematic programs and apps you use when designing your control panels.

 

[Totally]

I agree that this is a good idea.

In my recent ebiab build I used Gliffy Diagrams for the panel circuit diagram. Gliffy is a Chrome App that is free to use.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/gliffy-diagrams/bhmicilclplefnflapjmnngmkkkkpfad?hl=en

I then used Adobe Illustrator for the physical panel and wiring layout diagrams.

These diagrams can be seen in my build thread.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=635682

 

[Wizard_of_Frobozz]

I use AutoCAD, but only because I have access to it through work. Automation direct has AutoCAD models of most of the components they sell, so building a virtual panel is pretty easy (assuming you know how to use AutoCAD, that is...)

Given what a license for AutoCAD costs and how complex it is, it's probably not a good solution for most homebrewers, but if you have access to it, it can't be beat for accurate drawings.

 

[Islandboy85]

That would be a nice one to have access to.