[sdiy] PC board from artwork?

[Roman Sowa]

I draw my schematics on paper, run simulations in my head only, use 
30-year old DOS software for PCB layout and write microcontroller code 
only in assembler.
I just realized I'm lazy old fart that doesn't want to learn anything new.

Roman

W dniu 2016-10-21 o 10:58, Tim Ressel pisze:
> To each their own. I have observed a thing about pcb layout: everyone
> has a method/cad package they really like, and another they really hate.
> I like Eagle and hate, um, can't remember its name.  I have seen folks
> use MS Paint to do layouts. Shucks, when I started they were still doing
> layups with acetates and colored tape. You find a tool you can afford
> and can get along with, and go for it. I use Visio for front panel
> mockups. How weird is that?
>
> --tr
>
>
>
> On 10/20/2016 4:01 PM, Tom Wiltshire wrote:
>> David,
>>
>> It's truly remarkable that you put up with such a hideously involved
>> method. I mean, I know how these things evolve, so I completely
>> understand how you got there, but if you stand back and look at what
>> you're doing, given the software that's available, it doesn't make any
>> sense. At the time, you used the tool you had. Then you used the tool
>> you'd used before, and developed it. Before you know it, you're doing
>> full-scale layouts in a tool designed for something completely
>> different, with none of the benefits of a tool designed for the job.
>>
>> Honestly, try one of the options that have been mentioned. I'd put in
>> a shout in for RS' Designspark too, although maybe they don't have
>> such a presence on your side of the pond. I don't use it (I'm on
>> DipTrace which has already been mentioned, and which I'd also
>> recommend) but I've heard lots of good things from people who do.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Tom
>>