From 7f171f65fc3471f4c4e350cefa0216c23d57b2c5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Joe Foley Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:56:15 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] copying some content from CANVAS page --- README.md | 21 ++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1848e35..6e983ed 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,22 @@ # Altium -Documentation and support files for Altium at Reykjavik University \ No newline at end of file +Documentation and support files for Altium at Reykjavik University + +* Maintainer: Joseph T. Foley +* Main Contact: cad-admin AT RU . IS +* Student issues, particularly licenses and private Workspaces: studentsupport AT altium . com + +* More support files on related topics can be found at the Reykjavik University CANVAS course "Robotics and IOT". Contact the maintainer to join. + +# Overview + +Altium Designer is an expensive professional-grade ECAD software for schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation. They also sell cheaper (and free) PCB layout tools for hobbyists. + + * Altium requires the Windows operating system. If you are on linux or OSX, you will need to run it in a 64-bit virtual machine. We recommend using VirtualBox with Windows 11 Education at the Microsoft Azure websiteLinks to an external site. + * All Altium licenses and content has been moved into the official Altium Cloud called Altium 365. You will be using Altium 365 Workspaces detailed at https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-365/workspaceLinks to an external site.. One large benefit is that you will be able to access Altium off campus without needing to use the VPN. + +## Documentation: https://www.altium.com/documentation/Links to an external site. +* Altium Education Tutorial (after registration): https://education.altium.com/courses/unit-1-introduction-to-pcb-designLinks to an external site. +* Basic Tutorial: https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/tutorial-complete-design-walkthroughLinks to an external site. +* Altium365: https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-365Links to an external site. +* Tutorial and Hint Videos http://altiumvideos.live.altium.comLinks to an external site.