Re: Sch & Layout Free Program

On 6 Jun 2005 13:26:56 -0700, "Eric" <ericjohnholland@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>What is the best FREE Schematic & PCB Layout software available that
>will run on Windoze XP?
>
>I've looked at PCB123.com and Expresspcb.com and they have pretty good
>programs available. Unfortunately if I use either one I'm stuck getting
>the prototypes through them. (Because they won't output Gerbers)
>
>I've also looked at Eagle Layout at cadsoft.de, but the size limitation
>of 100 x 80mm on the free version is a negative. It would work for my
>current project.
>
>I'm just curious at what other people's opinions are.

My opinion is that you ask for an awful lot for free.  What do you do
for a living?  Would you mind terribly much doing that for free?


-Mithrandir

What is the best FREE Schematic & PCB Layout software available that
will run on Windoze XP?

I've looked at PCB123.com and Expresspcb.com and they have pretty good
programs available. Unfortunately if I use either one I'm stuck getting
the prototypes through them. (Because they won't output Gerbers)

I've also looked at Eagle Layout at cadsoft.de, but the size limitation
of 100 x 80mm on the free version is a negative. It would work for my
current project.

I'm just curious at what other people's opinions are.


Thanks,

Eric

look for KICAD (totally free)

Stef Mientki

> 
> My opinion is that you ask for an awful lot for free.
No just 5 years too early ;-)
Stef

I'm not trying to "milk the system" I'm just trying to get list of free
programs and  there limitaions, so I can choose which one I should
learn how to use.

I'm using these programs for a hobby non-profit project.

Eric

Eric wrote:

> What is the best FREE Schematic & PCB Layout software available that
> will run on Windoze XP?

Maybe it is time for you to install linux. gEDA and PCB are free on linux.
They are very good.

vax, 9000

Eric wrote:

>What is the best FREE Schematic & PCB Layout software available that
>will run on Windoze XP?
>
>I've looked at PCB123.com and Expresspcb.com and they have pretty good
>programs available. Unfortunately if I use either one I'm stuck getting
>the prototypes through them. (Because they won't output Gerbers)
>
>I've also looked at Eagle Layout at cadsoft.de, but the size limitation
>of 100 x 80mm on the free version is a negative. It would work for my
>current project.
>
>I'm just curious at what other people's opinions are.


http://bach.ece.jhu.edu/~haceaton/pcb/

http://pcb.sourceforge.net/

Eric wrote:

> What is the best FREE Schematic & PCB Layout software available that
> will run on Windoze XP?
> 
> I've looked at PCB123.com and Expresspcb.com and they have pretty good
> programs available. Unfortunately if I use either one I'm stuck getting
> the prototypes through them. (Because they won't output Gerbers)
> 
> I've also looked at Eagle Layout at cadsoft.de, but the size limitation
> of 100 x 80mm on the free version is a negative. It would work for my
> current project.
> 
> I'm just curious at what other people's opinions are.
 
In terms of freely available downloads that are useful up to a level I 
would suggest you have a look at VuTrax <http://www.vutrax.co.uk/>. If the 
pin limit is too low for your needs the cost of upgrading to the next level 
is quite reasonable. It is also available for Linux too.


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On Mon, 06 Jun 2005 21:30:33 +0000, Guy Macon wrote:

> 
> 
> Eric wrote:
> 
>>What is the best FREE Schematic & PCB Layout software available that
>>will run on Windoze XP?
>>
>>I've looked at PCB123.com and Expresspcb.com and they have pretty good
>>programs available. Unfortunately if I use either one I'm stuck getting
>>the prototypes through them. (Because they won't output Gerbers)
>>
>>I've also looked at Eagle Layout at cadsoft.de, but the size limitation
>>of 100 x 80mm on the free version is a negative. It would work for my
>>current project.
>>
>>I'm just curious at what other people's opinions are.
> 
> 
> http://bach.ece.jhu.edu/~haceaton/pcb/
> 
> http://pcb.sourceforge.net/

IME, pcb doesn't run that well on Windows.

--Mac

In comp.arch.embedded Eric <ericjohnholland@hotmail.com> wrote:
> What is the best FREE Schematic & PCB Layout software available that
> will run on Windoze XP?
> 

Have you considered TinyCAD and FreePCB? Both open source and free.

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Wing Wong.