# StripboardCAD

> Electronic circuit design tool for stripboards and veroboards. (iPhone/iPad app by Harald Sabro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stripboardcad/id988696623 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Harald Sabro](https://appshunter.io/developer/988696622)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.4 · 32 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-05-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stripboardcad/id988696623/reviews.md

## What is StripboardCAD?

Create electronic circuits for stripboard and veroboard whenever and wherever! Take your design from the schematic stage to a layout that you can print out or share. Great for DIY projects, one-offs and prototyping.

Features:
- Easy and intuitive design process taking advantage of the touch screen.
- Work on multiple layouts. A library will help you keep track of it all.
- iCloud integration for all your layout files and output files.
- Generate comprehensive output files based on your layouts, in either image or document format (PNG or PDF) containing your layout and it's matching parts list, with additional options like a purchase list and a trace cut diagram.
- Share either your layouts or the derived output files via other supported app, like mail or other cloud storage technologies.
- Send your output files directly to a printer that supports AirPrint.

If you have feature ideas, suggestions, questions or or run into any issues, please visit my website. I want to hear from you.

## Key features

- Intuitive touch-screen design
- Multiple layout management
- iCloud integration
- Generate PNG/PDF output files
- Share layouts and output files
- AirPrint compatible

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stripboardcad/id988696623/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No

*2024-06-10*

A basic drawing program with limited tools, no user definable components and crashes often.  Do not buy.

### 3/5 — So close, missing lots of small things.

*2021-10-15*

This is missing some small things. Coloured text and text with outline (black outline on white text) because its hard to read text when its over the board

Coloured wires! You even have a context menu to add this. Coloured traces and being able to highlight connected things would be awesome.

A custom symbol would be amazing, to be able to say “this is a 5 pin regulator” would be awesome.

Unfortunately, as good as this software is, i think its only good because there are not many good options out there.

### 5/5 — Excellent. Stunning. Transcendental. Liberating.

*2021-07-04, version 1.4.1*

Intuitive. Fast and easy to use. A JOY. Everything you need without any distracting bells and whistles. This deserves a 6 out of 5. Anyone rating this less than 5 should open it and try it out at least once. I’m looking at you, Butterwaffle.

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2019-05-20*

I put together my first project, fairly easy to use interface which is great. I saved the project to good some chores. Come back to it later to find a blank board where my finished job was. Gonna give it another go but I’m pretty annoyed to have wasted my time so far

### 5/5 — Nice

*2019-04-29*

I’m pleased with this app. Makes life a lot easier, would be nice if developer could add coloured leds. Thumbs up to the developer. Thanks

### 4/5 — Productive tool

*2019-02-11*

I think this is a stripped down version of the pc version,but with all the functions I need. I am slowly amassing new projects, guitar fx and synth boards from schematics. Nice drag and move objects. There is text too by the way.
Very rarely crashes , hasn't done for quite some time. Very clear minimal look when all done. Big thanks to the dev, helped my productivity immeasurably.

### 5/5 — Do yourself a favor.

*2018-12-19, version 1.4*

This app is fantastic.

### 3/5 — Becoming useful...

*2018-07-01*

I like this app. REALLY helpful to have on iPad. I do, however, wish it had potentiometers, wires, edge numbers and letters, trim pots etc...just some basic stuff. A bit of control over layers would be good too.

### 1/5 — Dreadfull

*2017-09-05*

Worst piece of software on the app store.
Literally no functionality and crashes so often it is useless. Does not even rate 1 star.

### 1/5 — Buggy and clunky

*2016-12-11*

Nice ideas, poorly implemented with a dreadful UI and a nasty habit of losing your work - sometimes it just undoes your last few moves for no apparent reason, sometimes it doesn't save and you lose hours of work. Broken - avoid.

## Frequently asked questions about StripboardCAD

### What devices does StripboardCAD support?

StripboardCAD is currently supported on iPads. It was released on 2015-05-14 and last updated on 2019-04-19.

### How much does StripboardCAD cost?

StripboardCAD is a paid application priced at $9.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the app.

### Can I export my circuit designs from StripboardCAD?

Yes, StripboardCAD allows you to generate comprehensive output files in PNG or PDF format. These files can include your layout, parts list, and a trace cut diagram.

### Does StripboardCAD have ads?

No, StripboardCAD is ad-free. The app is a paid application and does not contain any advertisements.

### How often is StripboardCAD updated?

The latest version of StripboardCAD is 1.4.1, released on 2019-04-19. While the app has not been updated recently, it offers core functionality for circuit design.

### What is the age rating for StripboardCAD?

StripboardCAD has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages.

### Can I collaborate on circuit designs with others using StripboardCAD?

StripboardCAD supports sharing of layouts and output files via email or cloud storage. While direct real-time collaboration isn't a feature, you can easily share your work with others.

### What kind of output files can StripboardCAD generate?

StripboardCAD can generate output files in image (PNG) or document (PDF) formats. These outputs include your circuit layout, a parts list, and optionally a purchase list and trace cut diagram.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2019-04-19

- Fixed issue where trace cut diagrams came out off-by-one.

### 1.4 — 2018-12-13

- Board labels for columns and rows.
- Fixed a crash on the latest iOS version

### 1.3 — 2016-12-12

This update brings a new user interface for layout drawing.

NOTE: Due to changes "under the hood" existing layouts have to be converted to a new format before they can be accessed. After upgrading, a layout can no longer be opened by an earlier version of the app.

- New user interface for layout editing.
  - Should now adjust properly on larger resolutions, like the iPad Pro.
  - Should also work with iPad split view.
  - Support for horizontal orientation.
  - Replaced exit/home button (previously in the upper right-hand corner) with a home icon in the toolbox menu.
  - Menu buttons for changing a component's draw order more easily.
- Greatly increased workspace area for your large layouts.
  - Improved graphics performance (iOS 9 minimum requirement).
- Long-press context menu for workspace components.
  - Ability to edit or delete the selected component.
  - When more than one component overlaps, a specific component can be moved to the top of the draw order.
- Parts list "lock" icon to better identify locked components.

### 1.2 — 2016-02-11

This update is mainly focused on improving the parts list. Notably you can now rearrange the order in which components are drawn. There are also a number of changes designed to make it easier and more manageable to design layouts, whether large or small.

NOTE: Due to extensive changes "under the hood" existing layouts have to be converted to a new format before they can be accessed.
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Layout format:
- Converted layouts (and new ones) are not compatible with older versions of the app. Keep this in mind if you use more than one device.
- When opening an older layout you will be asked if you want to convert it or not.

Regular parts list:
- Components are grouped into categories by type.
- Component categories can be expanded and collapsed to make larger layouts easier to manage.
- Each component category now have a small action menu that will affect all components of the given category.
- There's also an action menu at the top of the list that affects all components regardless of type.
- Components can be deleted in bulk, by category/type.
- Components can be locked or unlocked in bulk, by category/type.
- A category of components can be sorted alphabetically by name, if necessary.
- Each component entry now sports an edit icon.
- A given component type/category does not show up until a component of the given type actually exist.

New parts list "draw order":
- Accessible via the "Draw order" button at the bottom of the parts list.
- The parts list is shown in the order it is drawn in the workspace, with the top-most components at the top of the list.
- Components can be selected, edited and deleted just like in the regular parts list.
- By enabling "editing mode" at the top of the list, individual components can be rearranged based on how you want them to be drawn on the layout.
- When new components are created, they're usually added to the "draw order" list in a somewhat fixed order based on their type (i.e. boards at the bottom, text on top etc).
- An action menu at the top of the list facilitates sorting to this default draw order should things get out of hand.

Parts list merge:
- The "offboard" parts list has been merged with the "onboard" one.
- To facilitate creating new "offboard" components new single-tap buttons have been added to the toolbox menu.
- Once an "offboard" component has been created and it's category/type can be found in the parts list, new components of that type can also be created via the small category action menu.

Component editing:
- Component editing is now handled via a popover dialog, giving a much more focused and compact experience.
- A new delete/trash button has been added for greater flexibility in removing components.

Bug fixes and general improvements:
- Fixed an issue where a board could sometimes be edited to have negative columns and rows.
- Selecting a component in the workspace will now correctly scroll to- and highlight the component's parts list entry.
- When editing a component, the keyboard is brought up and you should now be ready to enter a value without first having to select the value field.
- When tapping in the workspace where more than one component overlap, excluding board components the bottom-most one based on draw order is selected.
- The currently selected component is always drawn on top, regardless of it's actual "draw order". This will make the current component stand out a bit more on a buy layout.
- Fixed an issue where component detail text wouldn't save properly when also working with other controls (like toggles).
- Most components have been given a little bit of "space" when drawn, so as to prevent them from running into each other.
- Now properly draw (or not draw as the case would be) the legs of translucent components.
- Fixed an issue where some generated PDFs would come out with mis-aligned connection- and note lists.

### 1.1 — 2015-08-18

- New and improved document exporting with more options and a revised page layout.
- Fixed an issue where some layouts would be exported with only a partial parts list.
- Fixed an issue with some layouts becoming temporarily inaccessible when unable to sync with iCloud.
- New user interface menus for exporting, workspace settings and layout metadata.
- Option to have components displayed directly with values, rather than name labels (user request).
- Ability to flag a layout as "verified" and include this in exported files.
- Changed it so that an exported file displays the "last modified" date rather than the date of exporting.
- Adjusted the stripboard/veroboard color to make it less of an eyesore.

New "export" menu choices:
There are a few changes with the "export" menu. Each of the two output formats (image and PDF) now have "detail" levels that consolidates the various options.

- "Compact" image details: This gives you the same basic output as earlier, with a layout, parts list etc.
- "Mini" image details: This is a new option that foregoes the parts list and prints the component values directly on the board.

- "Compact" PDF details: This gives you the exact same output as the image counterpart, only in PDF format (and vector instead of rasterised).
- "Extended" PDF details: This gives you a multi-page PDF file with a (potentially) larger layout image, a dedicated page for the parts list, a purchase list with boxes you can tick off, and a mirrored trace cut diagram.

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