PCB programs and etching companies?

[Eduardo Saponara]

oops!
that's http://www.cadsoftusa.com

sorry folks!
----- Original Message -----
From: Aaron Cram <aaronc at ori.org>
To: <synth-diy at node12b53.a2000.nl>
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: PCB programs and etching companies?


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> leaf at babble.vibrant.org wrote:
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> > hi...  I've seen numerous people suggest using 3rd party companies to
> > create PCB's, and was wondering:
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> > 1)  what program(s) have diy users found to be helpful for creating the
> > pcb layouts?
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> > 2)  what company do you send your pcb's to?  what's the timeframe for
> > turnaround, the file format needed (do they handle online submissions?)
> > and the $$$?
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> Check this out:  http://www.expresspcb.com/
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> They give away free software to make your PCB design in, and then you
order
> your boards directly from the software.  Their software is a bit lame, and
> of course it won't import or export any standard CAD format.  But having
> said that, it gets the job done and is *extremely* easy to use.
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> I havn't actually ordered any boards from them yet, so I can't make a
> personal recommendation.  Their prices seem decent, and turnaround time is
> quick, so I'll be trying them in the near future.
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> Hope this helps,
> -Aaron
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