Micro-Cap Free update Sept 2020

[@kenhuntington1786]

You're right Ed, some people are truely amazing - count yourself in that league! Built a new PC and downloaded Micro-Cap and noticed the updates too. Just for practice and the hell of it, I ran a simulation on a very familiar circuit I was about to build and discovered a diode in backwards! I already had the PCBs made and everything... That one thing saved me hours of faultfinding, so whoever is still issuing updates has my lasting gratitude and goes into the electronics hall of fame.

[@KissAnalog]

Thanks Ken - you are counted as one of the amazing! Thank you so much for sharing! It is actually one thing for someone to point and say 'hay look at that' and it is another for someone to say 'yes it see it'. Both are part of a group who are willing to put pen to paper and say what they think. Thank you for being part of this!!

[@rrowan327]

Thanks for the update on the update. I am probably different than a lot of viewers. I am 56 years old and I do appreciate all the time, effort, cost, experience, education that content creators put into their videos. Take care Rick

[@KissAnalog]

Thanks Rick - I appreciate you! So, you are just a youngster;) I'm a little ahead of you there;) I'm not sure what got me started doing KZbin, but I guess I've always like teaching. I've been so happy to hear from folks like you - and that makes this a fulfilling hobby! Cheers!

[@manisteve862]

Thanks for the heads up on the update. Thank you SpectrumSoft. As a hobbyist this software would otherwise be unattainable. It’s a magnificent piece of work. I downloaded after your December video.

[@KissAnalog]

Thanks Mani! That's great feedback. If you have any questions or comments, let me know.

[@vasilius7041]

Glad I found this channel, couldn't believe that James Hetfield has a passion for electronics.

[@KissAnalog]

LOL thank you!

[@douglasthomson1989]

Great tip, and thanks for the heads-up with this. Downloaded this and I've installed 12.2.0.5(64-bit), so it still seems to be marching on. Some folk just hate retirement maybe? Great gift to us all from Spectrum Software.

[@KissAnalog]

Thanks for your feedback - I appreciate you!

[@curtislucka9954]

Thanks for the update! Started using this from watching your videos - it's a great tool! I will have the check for updates boxed checked going forward. Have a good one!

[@KissAnalog]

You bet! Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep posting tutorials and videos showing it in other designs;)

[@datech6274]

I have been using ISIS Proteus from Labcenter and Multisim for some time. Heard about Micro cap some time ago, from your analysis, it seems micro cap is best for analog circuits. I verily admire designing audio amplifier circuits, will be glad to give it a try. Thank you

[@KissAnalog]

Thanks for your Feedback!! I too have the tools from Labcenter which I'll demonstrate on this channel soon;) I did like Multisim, but would get some really strange readings at times so I stopped using it. Microcap will do digital or mixed signal simulations too, but not the micro simulations that ISIS will do. That is a fantastic tool for just that reason alone;) I think Microcap will be a nice easy tool for you to learn and throw into your mix;)

[@bhu1334]

Wow thanks for the update, I still don't understand why this isn't big news among the electronics community. The libraries and features extensive. Microcap blows ltspice into water

[@KissAnalog]

I totally agree on all counts! One thing about LT is that you have to realize the only reason it exists is because LT does not want to share spice models of their devices. So, they came up with their own spice-like tool that shows pretty pictures of their parts. The models of their parts are simple and behavior based, so they just do what they are supposed to do. Best marketing gimmick that they every came up with. The tool itself is not bad - but isn't great either.

[@FourSeasonsLandscapeDesigns]

Thanks for your video man... I can sense your love for electronics! Your video is just fine! I used Mice-Cap III and IV back in the early 90's while at Valencia Community College in Orlando. It was fairly straight forward to use then and I look forward to using v12 even though I've been out of electronics since 2000, but I'm a hobbyist now. I'll keep watching your videos too!

[@KissAnalog]

Thank you Guy! I am sure that you will come up to speed fast! It is probably the most intuitive simulation software that I have used. Also, the libraries are huge now;) Thanks for watching and the feedback!

[@RicardoPenders]

I got the software from the last video you made about Micro Cap, it's just crazy that they just give it away for free... I definitely recommend anyone in this hobby or professionals even to at least take a look at the software and compare it with what you already know big chance you'll keep using this software. Download link is in the description above, it's the first clickable link... you can trust Eddy, he's a great guy... I wish you have a great day, Ricardo

[@KissAnalog]

Thank you Ricardo! That’s very nice of you!

[@JacquesConradie]

I just started playing with this software (first time I'm trying circuit simulation) - it's great!

[@KissAnalog]

That's great Jacques! I will do more tutorials including a beginners guide. It is fun to simulate I think.

[@smultilabjsoares9185]

Thank you I did the download the software and I have the same results.... also you are a great teacher I learned something good with your videos.... please think about you teaching us how to design and build an power amp, start from preamp to the output.... that will be great and useful also will keep you active.... I really like the way you have the Lab. To me you are the best. Thank you again.

[@KissAnalog]

Thank you so much for your kind words;) I am happy that you have this software - it is amazing and free - which is crazy amazing;) Make sure you get the updates. I have a tutorial series if that helps. I appreciate any feedback and questions. I love your idea and will definitely do that! Thank you for asking!

[@friedmule5403]

Thanks for the heads up! The program is really amazing and has nearly every component I have wanted to test! I think that after all these years of hard work, would it be tragic if it just ends up abandoned and forgotten. Eddie would you mind asking them what they think the programs future would be? If they maybe could end up releasing it as open source, so the community can keep it updated and develop it further?

[@KissAnalog]

Great feedback Fried Mule! I'll check with them to see what they say. For now, it is awesome and I'm sure it will be great for some years to come. Since we can keep adding parts to the library and sharing circuits. I think the power of the tool is there. I will get my website going so we can have a forum to share ideas and questions about this tool.

[@friedmule5403]

@@KissAnalog Fantastic idea about your website! :-) Yes MiroCap will keep being great for many years but imagine how it can develop if hundreds of skilled programmers begins to corporate on adding functionality. It would be fantastic if MicroCap got a PCB design tool in it, on the level of Eagle or something like that. :-)

[@blackkedrick]

It's great software. I've enjoyed it so far. Thumbs up on the video Mr Ed

[@KissAnalog]

Awesome, thank you! I appreciate you!

[@dannyjensen4954]

Thanks so much for spending the time to get me started on this. I enjoy your channel.

[@KissAnalog]

That's awesome Danny! Thanks for the feedback!

[@videosuperhighway7655]

Using it now on a Mac studio Ultra. Running Windows 11 in Parallels and it installs and runs perfectly fine, its fast as hell.

[@KissAnalog]

Yes it’s amazing!! Thanks for this feedback!

[@11orchids]

Thanks for the update... Great. Video.. I appreciate your expertise and time.. 🙏

[@KissAnalog]

So nice of you - thank you!

[@microknigh7]

Cheers Eddie I hadn't noticed...

[@KissAnalog]

It surprised me! Thanks for the feedback!

[@EdwinFairchild]

Hahah Eddie don't sweat it, you can make a video with next week's lotto numbers and still get some thumbs down. I've learned to ignore it , if the ratio to thumbs up is huge then yeah something about the video didn't work for views . So far I enjoy your videos! So how about next week's lotto numbers? You know it would be cool if they had a forum for the software so users can share and learn from each other, I know I have tons of questions so far while playing with it. Or a Discord channel would be interesting too.

[@KissAnalog]

Thanks Eddie for the feedback! I am going to get my website open and running;) Then there will be a forum for this. I'll keep doing tutorials and using it for analysis of designs to come.

[@versace885]

Hi Eddie, thanks For the update. Great video.

[@KissAnalog]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate you!

[@victorcastrellon4880]

Thank you Eddie, Thank you uCap.

[@KissAnalog]

Thanks I appreciate you!

[@TDMLab]

Wow:) good news!

[@KissAnalog]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@1828fernando]

5900 congrats!!!!!

[@KissAnalog]

Thank You Fernando!! I appreciate you!

[@singlehanded12]

Awesome stuff 👍👍👍

[@KissAnalog]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@facundoexebatallanes6648]

it worked, thank you!

[@KissAnalog]

That’s great! Thanks for your feedback!

[@anthonytaylor8465]

I don't want to sound dumb here, but, after making a circuit and simulating it, how do you translate it to a pcb cad program and which cad is compatible with it? or does this do it all?

[@KissAnalog]

Thank you - Great question! Unfortunately this tool is just for simulation not pcb design.

[@anthonytaylor8465]

@@KissAnalog Thank you for replying, what would you suggest I use? or do I need a schematic/pcb editor and re-do the schematic. Thank you.

[@narender64]

What is the latest status? Today, I downloaded and checked , some library components are greyed out, I don't know what to make of the changes , any help ?

[@KissAnalog]

Did you download the latest full copy? This is the last version available. It is full of example circuits and has a huge library. I didn't know some were grayed out. Can you give me the PN of one of them - I will see if it is on my copy.

[@narender64]

@@KissAnalog thanks a lot for reply sir, i will revert

[@alexanderb8828]

Hi Guys.., It's indeed very amazing software, I used it 10 years ago with a key. Now when I am retired I am using the Free version just for fun. Just one question, How can I use the HELP fuction in the toolbar to find a subject and automatically forwarded to the subject in the manual.? For now I open the .pdf manual and search for the subject. Do I maybe need to set a path in MC12 for linking to the manual? Who can give me the right answer to do? Thank you so much!!

[@KissAnalog]

Thanks Alex for this great feedback! Yes, I think it is a matter of loading the software with the options set. Try emailing the link to the tech support. I did and I was surprised to get an email back the next day;) Incredible!

[@alexanderb8828]

@@KissAnalog thank you for your answer, I will try to contact Spectrum software

[@tollsimyfpv]

Hi! I've got a problem opening NGSpice .cir file on MicroCap. Do you know how i can do it?

[@KissAnalog]

Great question! You can try to use the pull down menu next to the file name box when you select open in the file menu, but I don’t know if you can do that. You might have to rebuild the schematic in Micro-Cap. Sorry.

[@tollsimyfpv]

@@KissAnalog gonna try it! Thank you so much!

[@pa3eka]

Thanks Again ! Eddy

[@KissAnalog]

You bet Bert! Thanks for the feedback!

[@richardgray8593]

I can't figure out how to do just an .op analysis all by itself. The most basic kind of SPICE run that one could possibly want to do, and I can't figure it out.

[@KissAnalog]

Thanks Richard - I’ll post a video on this. Please let me know if it helps;)

[@richardgray8593]

@@KissAnalog Thanks for the reply. I've got something that works for a SPICE "card deck," but it's clumsy. I put in a .TRAN card along with an .OP card and then check the "Operating Point Only" box in the Transient Analysis setup. The .OP results are placed in a text file with the .TNO extension. What I was looking for was just a simple command to run a SPICE deck like the good ol' days.

[@KissAnalog]

It sounds like you know what you are doing;) please don’t hesitate to comment and help;)

[@carloca71]

The folks names are right there in the about window :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnWokn-anr51aNU

[@KissAnalog]

Thank you Carlos!