13 Apr
2004
13 Apr
'04
5:16 a.m.
Paul Koning wrote:
A couple of options, one I know, one I don't yet:
Cadsoft (www.cadsoft.de or www.cadsoftusa.com) has a nice PCB CAD tool
(Eagle CAD). There's a freeware version, but it's limited in
schematic and PCB size. There's also a low cost non-profit version
that's still somewhat limited but a lot less, it might work for you.
I've been using an older version for some time now, it's quite a nice
product.
I just checked the site, there is no Hobbiest pricing there.
I guess the state of of homebrew now days is a PIC and a few leds
on 2x3 inch board.
There's also www.pcb123.com, which is a PCB shop
that offers a
freeware PCB tool to go with their service. I think the trick is that
it's tied to their PCB fab, but their prices don't seem to be fairly
reasonable. I haven't tried that yet. That one doesn't seem to have
any size limits.
From my quick reading, it does not have a schematic entry program.
paul
Also what platform is needed for PCB design too. If you dig on the web
you can still find easytrax's for DOS.
Ben.