Dave <
theschemer@...> writes:
> 1. What is the best and easiest to learn, free PCB software to print
> with? I am going to use the Gootee method with laser printer and make
> simple beginner to intermediate 1 sided boards. Resistor, IC's, Diodes,
> etc...
I won't say it's the easiest to learn (but once you do learn it, it's
pretty easy, and quite powerful), but gEDA is at least free. For
simple boards, you can use only the PCB program, pulling footprints
out of the library and manually connecting them. It also has a few
options specifically designed for toner transfer etching.
http://www.geda.seul.org/http://pcb.sourceforge.net/These are geared towards posix environments, and while they do work
under Windows, it's not something I'd recommend for beginners yet.
> 2. What is the best size carbide drills for this? Ebay the best place to
> buy them?
I got a set of 50 random sizes from Grizzly:
http://www.grizzly.com/products/50-pc-Carbide-Bit-Set/G7950The 13 mil (smallest) sizes work well with wire wrapping wire for vias
and jumpers, but you'll need a way to hold your drill steady. This is
what I did:
http://www.delorie.com/pcb/dremel-stand/