Hi,
I am interested in making a simple Z80 computer. I would like to use a CAD
program, preferably one with autorouting, to design a PCB for it rather than
use prototype boards.
Eagle PCB CAD looks promising but I have no experience in using a PCB CAD
program. As this is a hobby, I'd like to keep the costs less than $200.
The hobbyist license costs $125 which would be ideal.
http://www.cadsoftusa.com/
I tried Kicad but it did not work very well for me. I was able to layout
the schematic but the PCB layout was very complex and many of the parts were
not supported correctly. I was not able to get the autorouting feature to
work well either.
Has any one use the Eagle CAD program to make a simple SBC and can offer
some advice on how to do make my own PCB for a Z80 SBC? I'd like to start
small so here is the circuit I have selected:
http://z80.info/gfx/z80test.gif
Has anyone done this and would be willing to advise and/or work on a Z80 SBC
project?
Thanks!
Andrew Lynch
PS, I think this is "on topic" since Z80 SBCs are definitely "classic
computers" like in NorthStar, KayPro, WaveMate, Zenith, Vector Graphic, etc.