What do you suggest for PCB design program

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Hello people!

What do you suggest for free PCB design package? I looked at some from
companies that make PCB's.

www.pcb123.com : only works with Win2K and XP and 2003 (I use Win98)
www.pad2pad.com : requires DirectX 7.0 (I have 6.1 - bad experiences
using 7.0 or newer versions, on Windows 98)
www.expresspcb.com : it gives files only for their manufacturer.
 
In article <Xns9515CC27C644evanescencebringmeto@130.133.1.4>, ".::
Evanescence ::." <evanescence_br@pop.com.br> writes
Hello people!

What do you suggest for free PCB design package? I looked at some from
companies that make PCB's.

www.pcb123.com : only works with Win2K and XP and 2003 (I use Win98)
www.pad2pad.com : requires DirectX 7.0 (I have 6.1 - bad experiences
using 7.0 or newer versions, on Windows 98)
www.expresspcb.com : it gives files only for their manufacturer.

If 256 pins is enough Vutrax works on Win95, 98, NT4, 2000, XP & Linux.
Click to expand...
Its about 10MB to download (including tutorials) from either of
http://www.vutrax.co.uk (Main UK site)
http://www.protonique.com/vutrax (Central Europe Mirror)
Free for evaluation and DIY size projects up to 256 pin with
no time limits, no required internet access, or other tricks.
Outputs standard Gerber 274X, CNC etc.
Pricing for larger capacities is on the site.
--
Roy Battell.
To use this address remove the digits included to remove Spam ...
Mail: news@vutrax666.co.uk
 
".:: Evanescence ::." <evanescence_br@pop.com.br> wrote in message
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Hello people!

What do you suggest for free PCB design package? I looked at some from
companies that make PCB's.
Click to expand...
If you can manage with the 100 pin limit, the free Pulsonix demo might suit
your needs:

http://www.pulsonix.com

Leon
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Leon Heller, G1HSM
http://www.geocities.com/leon_heller
 
..:: Evanescence ::. wrote:

Hello people!

What do you suggest for free PCB design package? I looked at some from
companies that make PCB's.

www.pcb123.com : only works with Win2K and XP and 2003 (I use Win98)
www.pad2pad.com : requires DirectX 7.0 (I have 6.1 - bad experiences
using 7.0 or newer versions, on Windows 98)
www.expresspcb.com : it gives files only for their manufacturer.
Click to expand...

Eagle from http://cadsoft.de provides a free version. If you want to move
up to a full version, price is reasonable. Eable is a little cumbersome to
use, but everything just works and it is very stable. Also, very good
support on their public newsgroups.

Cliff

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Cliff Brake
BEC Systems
cbrake _at_ bec-systems _dot_ com
 
Um duende verde chamado Cliff Brake <cbrakenospam@nospam.com> disse em
news:KaWDc.321$7D2.119@fe2.columbus.rr.com:

Eagle from http://cadsoft.de provides a free version. If you want to move
up to a full version, price is reasonable. Eable is a little cumbersome to
use, but everything just works and it is very stable. Also, very good
support on their public newsgroups.
Click to expand...
I am using Eagle right now. Cool program.
Thanks for all that help.

--
..:: Evanescence ::. - I am at moc.taebrolatrop@naner if you
read it right (hint: the address is ren...@[DOMAIN].com) .
 
Um duende verde chamado "Leon Heller" <leon_heller@hotmail.com> disse em
news:40dffee6$0$275$cc9e4d1f@news-text.dial.pipex.com:


If you can manage with the 100 pin limit, the free Pulsonix demo might suit
your needs:
Click to expand...
100 pin is too few for me, but I will take a look.

[]s

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..:: Evanescence ::. - I am at moc.taebrolatrop@naner if you
read it right (hint: the address is ren...@[DOMAIN].com) .
 
Um duende verde chamado news@vutrax666.co.uk disse em
news:xyMJr$Ckn73AFwXP@moorhen.demon.co.uk:


If 256 pins is enough Vutrax works on Win95, 98, NT4, 2000, XP & Linux.
Its about 10MB to download (including tutorials) from either of
http://www.vutrax.co.uk (Main UK site)
http://www.protonique.com/vutrax (Central Europe Mirror)
Free for evaluation and DIY size projects up to 256 pin with
no time limits, no required internet access, or other tricks.
Outputs standard Gerber 274X, CNC etc.
Pricing for larger capacities is on the site.
Click to expand...
Your program also seems interesting. I will take a look at it, but I really
liked EAGLE.

[]s

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..:: Evanescence ::. - I am at moc.taebrolatrop@naner if you
read it right (hint: the address is ren...@[DOMAIN].com) .
 
".:: Evanescence ::." <evanescence_br@pop.com.br> wrote in message
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Um duende verde chamado Cliff Brake <cbrakenospam@nospam.com> disse em
news:KaWDc.321$7D2.119@fe2.columbus.rr.com:

Eagle from http://cadsoft.de provides a free version. If you want to
move
up to a full version, price is reasonable. Eable is a little cumbersome
to
use, but everything just works and it is very stable. Also, very good
support on their public newsgroups.

I am using Eagle right now. Cool program.
Thanks for all that help.

--
.:: Evanescence ::. - I am at moc.taebrolatrop@naner if you
read it right (hint: the address is ren...@[DOMAIN].com) .
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I tried using Eagle light, but could not figure it out. I now use express
schematic and express pcb and then just copy the screen with the art work on
it, take it into paint shop pro, resize it, and it is ready to print.

hth,
Joe
 
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