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Subject: RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: PCB DESIGN industry standard

From: "AD5VJ Bob" <rtnmi@...>
Date: 2007-11-14

This one looks interesting for sure. What do they mean 250 pin limitation. the hole board can have no more than 250 holes in it or
one component can have no more than 250 pins?

tnx bob

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Myc Holmes
> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 3:40 PM
> To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: PCB DESIGN industry standard
>
> Everyone has their favorite pcb cad program. It all depends
> on your end use and how deep your pocket is. Pulsonix is a
> good cjoice for the rich hobbyist or businesses who can
> "write off" the costs.
>
> After looking at quite a few over the last 20 years, I've
> found that DIPTRACE is a great product and excellent money
> value for the hobbyist. The free version is only limited by
> the number of pins (250) and the number of layers (2). All
> other functions including gerber output and board size are enabled.
>
> It is definitely worht checkong out.
>
> www,diptrace.com
>
>
> Myc
>
> On Nov 14, 2007 4:30 PM, Dylan Smith <dyls@...> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, 14 Nov 2007, DJ Delorie wrote:
> > > I've sent PCB's gerbers to PCB-Pool with success, the
> only "issue"
> > > is converting them to something non-gerber to avoid the
> gerber fee.
> >
> > I wonder why pcb-pool charge for gerbers? I simply avoid pcb-pool -
> > there are plenty of quality PCB makers who DON'T charge you for
> > gerbers and have a lower base price!
> >
> >
> >
>
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