Create a DB15 Circuit Schematic | Schematic Generator

[Zyzoggman]

I have to make a terminal block from a DB15 connection. I'd like to have a neat looking schematic for it. I don't need to design a PCB, but just make a schematic for a custom circuit. Does anybody know of any software that you can build a schematic and then save it as a PDF or something?

 

[berkeman]

I have to make a terminal block from a DB15 connection. I'd like to have a neat looking schematic for it. I don't need to design a PCB, but just make a schematic for a custom circuit. Does anybody know of any software that you can build a schematic and then save it as a PDF or something?

Welcome to the PF.

I did a quick search of the EE forum for threads with the word schematic in the title, and found this thread:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=56404

In addition, if you already have Visio, you can use that to do fairly simple schematic diagrams.

 

[Zyzoggman]

Thanks a lot. Guess I didn't realize where the search function was earlier. >.<

 

[MATLABdude]

I don't mean to brow-beat, but there's an active thread (about 10 threads down at this particular moment) entitled "Does anyone know a program for creating schematics?" where you'll find a more current survey of free (or freeish) schematic-capture programs:
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=661488

Both of my recommendations, Eagle and KiCAD PCB allow you to "plot" the schematic diagram (to postscript or PDF, if I recall correctly). If not, I highly recommend PDFCreator to install as a PDF document printer (but use the plot option where available, rather than just printing the schematic page):
http://www.pdfforge.org/

 

[alphysicist]

I would recommend using a schematic generator software such as Eagle or KiCad to create a DB15 circuit schematic. These tools allow you to easily create and customize schematics for your custom circuit, and then export them as a PDF for a neat and organized layout. Additionally, you can also use a breadboard simulator software such as Tinkercad to test your circuit before implementing it. This will ensure that your schematic is accurate and functional before physically building it.