You have probably heard of integrated circuit boards, also called Printed Circuit Board, and therefore often abbreviated PCB. Like almost anything we have contact with in the computer world, some developers are in charge of the generation of these circuits, and if you are one of them or want to be one, you better have an application that can help you.

Sure, many experts in this field often use CAD for their projects. Still, in doing so, there are all kinds of problems, such as the fact that it generates specific structures automatically without us being able to observe them, or we have to deal with layers. Not to mention how expensive it is. So, if you are looking for an alternative in ZofzPCB, you will find one of the best.

How it works

ZofzPCB is a free platform designed so that the designers of these circuits can generate them much more straightforwardly than with CAD, thanks to software with the exact features they need. Thanks to this service, you can still access a three-dimensional viewer, where everything will be focused on watching the changes you make to your board.

ZofzPCB can show you both the exterior and the interior of the board through a series of layers different from those of CAD, thanks to which you will be able to carry out a complete inspection of the circuit you have in your hands. If you are tired of the production preview of your PCB being slow and tedious, here you have a luxury ally.

It is essential to what we mentioned before about the 3D vision offered by ZofzPCB, taking into account that often, the mistakes that beginners usually make in this field cannot be visualized in two dimensions. At the same time, you will be able to add or remove the layers you want with their integrated contents so that it will always be easy for you to reach this hidden point of your circuit.

Not only that, but to avoid confusion, with ZofzPCB, you can also apply different color schemes to each of the elements that make up the circuits to differentiate them at a glance. And if you want to save a little more time, this application is compatible with all keyboard shortcuts, so you won't have to use your PC's mouse all the time.

ZofzPCB also has functions to measure the distances between any two points within the circuit, something of vital relevance thinking when taking them to a physical format, where any mismatch could mean significant damage. The idea of its developers is that you have a completely free tool, but still able to help you in such situations.

And if we talk about ZofzPCB, it is impossible not to mention one of its most engaging functions,Autopilot . As you can guess, thanks to this one, we will see a total route of our circuit, although with the advantage that we will have to do absolutely nothing for it. The system will allow us to carry out a route in which we will only have to dedicate ourselves to finding errors.

About the user interface of ZofzPCB, we can say that although it will not be too intuitive for those who are just taking their first steps in this segment, the most advanced users may take advantage of it almost from the beginning. To give you a first approach, it is possible to load sample samples to see the differences between them, the components, etc.

The best

The general concept of ZofzPCB is undoubtedly its main positive point since it can replace many similar programs that are paid and also have not been explicitly created for this type of content. We can say that being a free service, in which none of the expected features are missing, there are few better alternatives for those just starting in this field.

The worst

ZofzPCB has not shown us any significant flaws beyond the aforementioned in terms of how intuitive its interface can be for those who are just creating their first circuits. Anyway, do not worry because even when you are inexperienced in the world of PCB, there are few better platforms than this one to stop being inexperienced.

Rating

Suppose you want to get into the world of integrated circuit boards to produce your own, and you think that CAD or other paid programs may not be worth the investment. In that case, ZofzPCB is an excellent alternative to make your first weapons in a free and simple way, so you should not miss a chance.