Thursday, December 26, 2024

IIoT to PCB layout: Open Source has More than What You Need!

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TinyCAD 2.8

TinyCAD is a handy PCB layout and circuit schematic tool with a vast library of components. It lets you create your own customised symbols too. TinyCAD is similar to all the other PCB software that are not open source. It provides you facilities ranging from building symbols to adding texts and annotations, buses and power signals, and symbol attributes to editing of drawings. Its newer version, 2.8, is even better with all new upgrades.

AdvancedHMI

This easy-to-use software lets you create human-machine interfaces (HMIs) that are not possible with other off-the-shelf packages. It requires popular Visual Studio and is based on .NET framework. The best part of this freeware is that the user need not know the complicated coding for its execution as it has a drag-and-drop option. It is SCADA capable, and supports Omron and Allen Bradley DF1 RS232 drivers. It is tested on Mono on Linux, and even works on Raspberry Pi.

Shotcut

Shotcut video editing software supports various kinds of video and audio formats. It supports native editing (no import required), multi-format timelines, resolutions and frame-rates in the same project. It is used for screen, webcam and audio capture too. It supports resolutions up to 4k and capture from X11 screen and Windows DirectShow devices. It also supports drag-n-drop of assets from file manager.

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Thunderbird

There are several e-mail applications available online, but Mozilla Thunderbird is one of its kind and user-friendly software used since long. It combines the benefits of security, speed and latest technology together in one frame. Mozilla Thunderbird is easy as it can be accessed after the mail wizard setup is installed. It is loaded with features like one-click access book, a reminder attachment, multiple-channel chat and personalised e-mail address.

iDempiere

It is an open source ERP software for enterprises. Thus, customer relationship management and supply chain management are its key elements. With enhanced features, iDempiere supports multiple tenants, multiple organisations, multiple language support, multiple currencies and multiple account schemas. It consists of a Java-based server that allows management of entities, validation rules, windows, formats and other customised applications without a new Java code.

LibrePlan 1.4

This free collaborative tool for project management is designed to meet the needs of organisational complexities and production processes. It lets users plan, monitor, control and organise tasks and projects. Its rich web interface provides a desktop-like user experience.


 

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