12 Jun
2006
12 Jun
'06
5:56 p.m.
$1000 is my budget for the computer not the PCB and
schematic layout
program. The biggest problem is the free software I have has no
component libraries for the odd stuff I am using like a 84 PLCC socket.
Tango PCB and schematic programs I liked.
Eagle and diptrace has. But you can always build your own component, it
is easy! And all of the said programs are free with some (liveable)
restrictions. Take a (good) look in the download area of Eagle, with TONS of
libraries for it.
I live in a apartment so having room for any big items
like a real
computer are out -- front panel, 16K memory , Washing machine err Hard
drive :).
hahaha