[sdiy] Easy CAD Program to design schematics & pcb layouts

[Theo]

The expresspcb software doesn't bring in any more than what you can do with
a normal drawing or DPT program.
And is only PCB design, no schematics (no net list => chance to make wrong
connections)
Unless you are in the US _and_ want expresspcb to make your PCBs this
software might not be a very good choice.

Olimex:
http://www.olimex.com/pcb/index.html
and Euro-circuits:
http://www.eurocircuits.com/customer/login/index.cfm
might be better places if your in Europe and want to "out source" your PCBs.

There is a list with PCB and schematic software on the Olimex site.
Some of this software is utterly expensive, but please don't let this tempt
you to use a easy to obtain cracked version!!


Theo




From: Stephen, Elvia, Jessica <bigkittyis at home.com>

> I would suggest http://www.expresspcb.com/
> free software at their site, the software will calculate
> the board costs for you. It works well and
> the prices for prototyping aren't too bad.
>
> You ship the resulting file right to
> the company, doesn't route the boards you
> have to do that the old fashion way.
>
> -SK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> [mailto:owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl]On Behalf Of Joachim Backhaus
> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 3:45 AM
> To: synth-diy
> Subject: [sdiy] Easy CAD Program to design schematics & pcb layouts
>
>
> Hi,
>
> does anyone know a CAD program that has an easy
> handling to design schematics & pcb layouts for
> the operating systems Win32 or Linux?
>
> I ask that because I found many synth-diy schematics
> in the web that are drawn by hand and I want to re-draw
> them in a CAD program for a better overview.
>
> Second questions: Does anyone know a manufacturer of
> chassis or do you all build your cabinets yourself?
>
> Best Regards
> Joachim Backhaus