[sdiy] Pcb layout software - what do you use?

[John Luciani]

On 12/19/06, Julian <julian at 22host24.com> wrote:
> First up, this is my first time doing this, so, a) it has to be simple, and b) I doubt if I want to spend money on it, as im not yet
> sure what features ill find worth paying for...

I use the gEDA/PCB software on Linux which is free. The learning curve
is steeper than
Eagle but I have found it more productive. See
http://www.geda.seul.org or my website
for more information.

PCB layout (for audio frequencies) is not difficult but there are a
number of details
you need to work through. You need to setup design rules, create
schematic symbols
and create PCB symbols (footprints). *ALWAYS* verify that the PCB footprints
match the component and process specifications that you are using.

I would not pay for an autorouter.

(* jcl *)

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